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Thomas Sheppard Obituary

Sheppard, Thomas W. C.F.D., Army veteran. Beloved husband of Leona "Tootsie" (nee Kushner); loving father of Sandy (Al), Kevin (Josie), David C.F.D., and William Sheppard; dearest grandfather of Kerry, Katie, Kimberly, Justin, Brandon, Kevin Jr., Nikki, Jessi, and Bill Jr.; fond brother of James (Tillie) and Daniel Sheppard. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Jane de Chantal Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2014.

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BOB Hoehn

April 23, 2014

rest in peace TOM you wi;; be missed

Kathy Barrett-Domzalski

April 22, 2014

Sandy and Family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father, I'm sorry I didn't find out until after Tuesday.

April 22, 2014

Tom's family- quite a loss to you and the retired guys who loved working with him! What a cook and great fun!! Jim Joyce.

Richard Keating

April 22, 2014

We are so very sorry for your lose. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the lose of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 20, 2014

Tootsie and Family,
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing..
Please accept our sincere condolences..
Marv and Maryann Mansch

Kathi Bernadisius

April 20, 2014

Tootsie and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Tom was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

April 20, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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