Thomas Royce Obituary

Dear Royce Family,

Mr. Royce was a fine man. I enjoyed doing business with him and found him to be a most honest and caring man. My condolences to your entire family.

Dear Janet,

The Winchester family also just found out about Tom's passing. I have been on the Bone Marrow Donor Registry for over 20 years now and was very disappointed that I was not a match for Tom. I remember fondly the family gatherings in our Grandparents basement when we were just kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathi Manzagol, cousin
Pauline Winchester, aunt
and all of the Winchester clan

Dear Janet,

I was just told of Tom's death & am so sorry. Although I didn't know him well, I'll always remember the visits to Chicago as a young girl to visit Uncle Bob & Aunt Marcella. You, Tom & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Jo Ellen (Harper) Gildersleeve

Dear Janet,
I just found out via e-mail from another cousin that Tom passed away. I am so sorry and wish we had known sooner. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan (Harper) Flynn, cousin

Dear Janet,

I just learned of Tom's recent passing. I saw it in the Loyola Academy alumni newsletter which arrived today. I am very sorry to hear that he is gone, and you will be in my prayers.

I went to grade school with you and Tom at St. Jerome, class of 1959. I haven't seen either of you since graduation but I remember both of you as a couple of nice kids who obviously went on to have a great family together.

Best wishes to you and the entire Royce family.

Dear Royce Family,
I knew Tom when we were both juvenile probation officers in Cook County and going to law school at night. We even played a little football in the park. He was a solid guy with a generous heart and great sense of humor. Our paths crossed only infrequently after law school but I always considered him a friend. Deepest sympathies
Judge William A. Kelly
Galena

Dear Janet and family: Our sympathies to you and your family. We'll say some special prayers for you and all the families who are victims of lymphoma and leukemia.
Sincerely,
Lenore and Art

Tom was a very good friend to my father George Crowley,Tom will be greatly missed,our deepest sympathy.

Janet and Famaily,

I just heard of Tom's death. I have thought of both of you many times over the years.

Tom was a good friend and will be missed. Tom was an important part of my life.

Sorry for your loss. My father, Blair Varnes, wrote one of Tom's reference letters to assist in his admission to law school. When Tom graduated, he personally delivered an invitation to my Dad to attend the graduation ceremony. My father never forgot that. Just another example of how thoughtful Tom was throughout his life.

Dear Janet and family,

I just heard of Tom's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Linda Salmon Correa

Dear Janet and Family,

The time I spent with Tom was a gift. My deepest sympathy.

Dear Royce clan: Having started out in the Public Defender's Office with Tom, and having heard the "I want a real lawyer" countless times from clients who thought they knew better, Tom was the "realest" lawyer one could ever hope for. He was a true believer, a fighter for truth and justice, a vigourous advocate, a trusted and revered colleague, a respected and beloved friend. Always wearing that famous broad grin we all knew and loved, we daily lived not only the courthouse "war stories," but also his "love stories" of his cherished family which he always brought to the office thru photos and words. Tom brightened us all, and though we may no longer see that famous smile when we walk thru the courthouse doors, it will forever be there warming and embracing us all.

Jen, Bill and Royce Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep his memories close to your heart and Tom will always be with you.

Mrs. Royce, Jennifer, Melissa, and family,

I am so sad to hear about Mr. Royce.

Many of my favorite childhood memories are of times spent with your family and Mr. Royce was at the center of those. He was always so much fun and I can still hear him laughing with my dad until late in the night on our camping trips.

I hope your wonderful memories bring you some comfort. My prayers are with all of you.

Laura (Zubor) Donahue

Dear Janet and Family,
So very sad to hear about Tom's passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Tom and you shared all the best. Your wonderful family will comfort you, I'm sure. Janet take care.
With Love,
Gloria Thomas Batterson
SSA Class of '63
Sun City Huntley Illinois

Our deepest sympathies to the family.

We know your pain today and yesterday and the road that all of you have traveled for the past years.

Tom was a good man and will be missed by all.

John Ambrose and The Ambrose Family

Dear family Royce, please accept the thoughts and prayers from me and mine. Tom was my first guide in the flesh and blood of criminal law. While he was still in law school and I was in college we worked together getting I-bonds for pretrial defendants in the old House Of Correction. He taught me much about the humanity of defendants and their families. He was always a hero of mine, then and now. Heroes don't win every battle but they always show up for the fight. Tom always did and we loved and admired him for it.
Judge Michael J. Howlett, Jr.
Chicago

Mrs. Royce, T.J. & Family:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Royce. He was a giant in our community whom I always looked up to and admired. He is one of the first attorneys I ever met as a child and many experiences over the years no doubt shaped my own interest in the law.

It was a coming of age moment when I ran into him as a fellow attorney at the Daley Center and when I introduced myself, he remembered me immediately and had nothing but kind words and encouragement.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

Brendan O'Connor

Dear Family of Tom Royce, our prayers are with you at this time. I have known your family for some time, and in fact played at your wedding. I wish you all well.
Tony DiBiase ( Tony Dee) and family

Dear Janet and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Marge Tinerella Goldina

Dear Janet and Children:

I have so many fond memories of time spent with Tom. Almost too many to mention. I will always remember the Saturday mornings we spent bicycling along the Lake, the birthday celebrations and the racketball games. He was so busy with life, yet he always found the time to coach football and to advise so many youngsters. He was a role model to so many and he will be missed by all who knew him. Especially by me.

Dear Family of Tom Royce, No one had a bigger heart or a larger presence in the courtroom than Attorney Thomas J Royce. Tom's sincere work and brilliant talent as a criminal defense trial attorney were never second to none. God has already reviewed the life's work that Tom provided for the lest of us and has already allowed his admission into that highest court of the Universe. Love to each you and call on me if I can ever help in anyway, Bill Hooks

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


Brady and Tara

Dear Mrs. Royce and Family: I had the pleasure of knowing Tom while he was a student @ SJC. He is and always has been a credit to his name and all with whom he associated himself. He is missed by Saint Joseph's and all who knew him as a standup guy. My condolences on this sad loss. bill jennings

Royce Family,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Tom was the epitome of a great human being. He was one of a very select group of men who truley shaped me as a young man. I looked up to him from my early childhood days, played for him as a young football player and later coached with him as a young man. I cherished the one on one conversations we had throughout my life time. He always had time for me.
His kindness, thoughfulness and integrity will remain with me forever.

Dina and I will keep him in our prayers.

Joe LaFramboise and Family

Janet and Family, I was extremely sad to learn of Tom's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was an amazing person on multiple levels. He will be missed but I know he will be looking over each one of you!

My sympathies to all of the Royce family
my memories of Tom were from St Joe's.I remember
Tom as a young man , we had many fun times and
many laughs. I then saw that he became and
attorney in Chicago and handled some prominant
cases. I'm sorry I didn't know that he was
sick. He is now in a better place. My heart goes out
to all the family.

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Ben, Katie, and Raya Fowle

Janet

I was sorry to hear that Tom has passed away. I wish you and your family our sincerest sympathy.

Roger and Mary Ann Shinnick

My prayer is that it is His will that you heal quickly, with fondest memories.

Jo-Anne Wolfson

Mrs Royce, Jennifer, Melissa, Colleen, TJ and Matthew

I have so many fond memories of your dad growing up, and Lord knows he sure was there in times of trouble for my family. He will truly be missed. May the love he had for all of you be a comfort to you in the days that follow. Love, Debbie Niesen Foster

Tom is a shining example of everything that a person should strive to become - a tenacious attorney, incredible father and compassionate man to many. His focus on life after his battles with countless illnesses should be an inspiration to those who become lost in the trivial aspects of daily living.

Aunt Janet:

Our hearts are heavy. Uncle Tom taught us a lot about life and his slogan, "never quit," will sustain us. Much love.

The VA Heithoffs

Dear Jan and Family,
Tom was a great friend for over 37 years. Words can not express how I feel about his passing. He was the type of husband,father,grandfather and friend we should try to be.I will miss him.
Love,
Joe Sconza and Family

Dear Mrs. Royce, Jennifer and family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Mr. Royce. He was a second father to me growing up. I'll never forget all the good times at your house. You always took me places with you and treated me like another daughter. Mr. Royce will be missed so much. I will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Kris Steinbeiss Vladislav

Royce Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was truly a great man. His spirit and love lives on in all of you. Never forgotten.

Dear Royce Family:

Tom and I tried cases against each other when we were young men and we crossed paths many times over the years. He was a good guy and a fine lawyer. My sister died at age 56 from leukemia so I understand what you and he went through. Hopefully now he will be at peace.

Judge Martin S. Agran

Jennifer, Melissa, TJ, Colleen and Matthew,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Your father gave me so many wonderful memories of my childhood years, he was truly a wonderful soul and will be sorely missed.

To Janet and Family! We have all lost a true and loyal friend.He was like a big brother to me and was at my side in times of trouble.May he rest in peace! Greg Vastine

Dear Royce family:

We knew and admired Tom. You have our most sincere sympathies.

Greg Adamski and Karen Conti

Dear Royce family:

We knew and admired Tom. You have our most sincere sympathies.

Greg Adamski and Karen Conti

We hope that your memories bring peace and joy at this tough time. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Mrs. Royce and All,

I was so sad to hear that Mr. Royce had lost his long battle! I have great memories of him 'back in the day' and it was ALWAYS apparent that his family meant EVERYTHING to him!

You are all in our prayers during this time of mourning. May great thoughts of Sunday breakfasts past, and all the memories that Tom created for your family, surround you during this difficult time.

Danny McGuire and Family

Jennifer,Bill& Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the wonderful memories of Tom carry you through this difficult time and know he will always be watching over you. Tom was always a pleasure to be around and we will miss him.