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Thomas Rochford Obituary

Rochford, Thomas Francis Born in Chicago on June 26, 1925, and raised in Knocknakell, Mayo Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland, dear son of the late Thomas F. and Anna (nee Carney) Rochford; beloved husband of the late Bridget (nee Walsh) and devoted father of Honorable Mary Katherine (Michael K. Demetrio) and Thomas M. Rochford; adored Papa of Thomas A. and Patrick T. Demetrio; loved brother of the late Martin (late Mary), James (Joanne), and the late Anne (Nancy) (the late Patrick) Lydon; fond brother-in-law of the late Mary Ellen Costello (the late Michael), the late Sister Louise (Kathleen) DC, Michael (Nora) of New Zealand, Padraig (Mary), John (Jean), and Martin (Patricia) Walsh of Ireland, and uncle, great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom served in the army during the Korean War and was a member of IBEW Local 134 for 69 years. Tom had a tremendous faith, was never without a rosary, and had an enduring love of family and of Ireland. He asked that his service be private. And so, as Tom wished, the family requests that those who knew this man of quiet strength and great kindness to remember him in personal prayer, perhaps over a cup of tea, and with warm thoughts of a life well led. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2017.

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Della Exton

March 11, 2017

Mary Kay

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a dear friend. I have so many great memories of Tom that I will hold close to my heart. May he Rest In Peace. Mary Kay please know that you and your Dad are in my prayers.

Susan Gavin Sinopoli

March 9, 2017

The Gavin Family had the joy of knowing Tom thru his dear friendship with our Mom Florence Gavin & Depot Square residence. He was such a kind hearted man who exuded warmth and a memorable Irish smile. I truly appreciated all his kindness and admired his faith and spirit. Please accept my sympathy on behalf of our family.

David Ellis

March 6, 2017

Passing along our condolences. Judging by what a special person his daughter Mary K is, I am sure that Tom was a wonderful man. God bless.

March 3, 2017

Please accept our sincere sympthy. Tom and Bridie were great neighbors in Edgebrook, Mary & Jim McIntyre

Anthony Costello

March 1, 2017

To Mary Kay, Tommy and family we are sorry to hear of the passing of Tom, we have very happy memories of the many trips Ireland.

Tricia McCormack Moriarty

March 1, 2017

On behalf of my late mother, Ann (nee Barnicle), my father, Pat McCormack, now 87 years of age, and the McCormack family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was a dear friend of my parents. You are in our prayers.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

March 1, 2017

Our sympathies and special prayers for Tom and all his family.

Sean Rochford

February 28, 2017

Mary Kay, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your father are in my thoughts.
Love,
Sean R.

February 28, 2017

My dear MK
I have such fond and gentle memories of your sweet father.
I was honored to have the privilege to know him for that brief time in Winnetka when I spruced up his "little room". I toast him with my tea at this very moment.
Lovingly, Maureen Madigan Sievers

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