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Thomas Reese Obituary

Reese, Thomas T.P. age 24, of Skokie, beloved son of Thomas J. and Winikay (nee Toomey), dear brother of Andrew (Colleen), Matthew, Tracy D. (Andrew) Bafia, Shannon (Den) Dhepyasuwan, the late Tracy E. and Peter, loving uncle of Benjamin, Nora, Muriel and Reilly, dearest nephew of Michael (Joan) Reese, Judy (Raymond) Coughlin, Theodore, Elizabeth Ryan, Gregory (Mary) and Jonathan (Nancy) Reese, Alice (Dean) Mugnaini, Daniel (Maureen) Toomey and the late Constance Streiff (Tony) Weber, fond cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 pm at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 am from the funeral home for Mass 9:30 am at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Chicago, Medical Center Development, Thomas Reese Heart Transplant Fund, c/o Don Souhrada, 1170 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL, 60637. Funeral info: 847-673-6111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 28, 2009.

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Ann Witty

August 11, 2009

Winky and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Know that I am praying for you in the days ahead.

Sincerely, Ann Witty

julie prangl

July 30, 2009

Dear Reese Family,
Our hearts are saddened to hear of your loss. Lindsey (Poto).and Thomas were in school together many years ago. My son Nicholas, who went to Molloy with Peter, was killed in an auto accident 2 years ago. He donated organs & tissues and has helped over 20 people. I pray that your faith will help you to endure your loss. Some things in life make no sense at all. I am so sorry

July 30, 2009

Dear Mr.& Mrs.Reese and the whole family,
Our condolences to all of you.We will
remember Thomas living...the memories he shared with Kevin,our son'at St. Peters School,all the moments when we felt lucky to see them enjoying their
happy togetherness.
Our prayers!!

Flory & Lina Arrogante & family

Christmas Fun!

Catherine Govis

July 30, 2009

Thomas made everyone laugh and will forever be missed. You have finally found peace, Thomas. I love you always and hope we'll meet again someday!

BETH YOSELOWITZ

July 30, 2009

TO THE REESE FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT. I KNEW THOMAS FROM GENERAL ENGINE & MACHINE, HE WORKED FOR MY LATE HUSBAND, FRANK. BETH YOSELOWITZ

Matt Zuchowski

July 29, 2009

Dear Reese Family...This is really sad news and I greatly will miss seeing Thomas. He was always fun to be around and a true, down to earth person that you should always be proud of. I wish I could have attended the wake and been able to give my condolences in person. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family and a community that will always remember Thomas.

Gail and Howie Frank

July 29, 2009

Dear Winnie, Tom, and Family,

We were so sorry to read of Thomas' passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Anne Setter

July 29, 2009

Dear Reese Family...We are very saddened to hear about Thomas passing away. Our hearts, prayers & thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Tony and Ariel

July 29, 2009

Tommy boy, may u rest in peace we loved you soooo much!

Julie

July 28, 2009

Thomas,

I can't believe you are gone... I will always remember your kind nature, your great personality, your smile that could light up a room, and your love for life. I can honestly say I have had the pleasure of knowing you in this life- and you are someone that I will miss dearly. I often wonder why only the good die young. RIP Thomas. If you are looking down on all of us, hopefully you can see how many people truly loved you.

To the Reese Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless.

July 28, 2009

To the Reese Family,

Our prayers and thoughts to all of you during this sad time.

Don and JoAnn Shaw
Julie (Shaw) and Aaron Kaplan

Helen Alfassa

July 28, 2009

Tom, Winnie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you.

Thomas will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Tony and Yvonne Christian

July 28, 2009

To the Reese Family – we are all truly saddened and shocked to learn of Thomas' passing. He was a very close friend of Ashlee (our daughter) and we will all miss him very much. He was a friend of the family. Always good natured, fun, always telling jokes, had lots of car stories to tell, enthusiastic, and very sweet. He always had a smile on his face. He was a very special person to our hearts. Our deepest thoughts and prayers to his family and all of this friends. We will love and miss him always.

Joe Marchesky

July 28, 2009

Much love to the entire Reese family. Tommy you'll always be remembered.

Dennis O'Malley

July 28, 2009

To the entire Reese clan, we share our deepest sympathies. Please know that your friends are feeling your pain too. Sincerely, The DG O'Malleys

Jasna Vojcic

July 28, 2009

Thomas you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I'm greatful for your friendship and for all the memories. Rest in Peace Thomas. I love you and always will.

July 28, 2009

Tommy,Winky,Andy,Matt,Tracy,Shannon and families, words will not be able to describe how I feel about loosing Tom. But God wanted him more, so he took him, He will be with Peter, and God does not know what he got himself into. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your families. Carmen

Melissa Siegel

July 28, 2009

You will be forever missed in our hearts but never forgotten. Thank you for your friendship and all the fun memories we shared. May you rest in peace Thomas. Until we meet again!

Jennifer Figueroa

July 28, 2009

I Love You Tommy Powers. Life just wont be the same without you.

Herb Bartlett

July 28, 2009

I miss you so much already and I know you will be looking down on everyone

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