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Thomas Rutkowski Obituary

Rutkowski, Thomas E. Age 61, late of Calumet City. Beloved husband of Penelope (nee Harris). Devoted son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (nee Gloudeman) Rutkowski. Dear son-in-law of Ronald and Sally Harris. Loving brother-in-law of Margaret Harris, Patricia (Mark) Patterson and Sherri (Frank) Giordano. Kind uncle of Anthony and Michael Giordano and Ryan and Trey Patterson. Visitation Friday, August 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, August 13, 11:30 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton. Reverend Patrick Lyons officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 708-841-2300 www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2011.

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Trisha n Chris

August 11, 2011

Penny im so sorry to hear about ur loss. Tom was a great guy. he loved u dearly. i remember the times we spent together. I'm here for you always.

Susan Witek

August 11, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss
Penny
We are thinking about you at this sad time.Susan Joan and Kathy

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August 11, 2011

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