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Thomas Shipman Obituary

Shipman, Thomas F. Loving husband of Sophie; devoted father of Thomas (Jeneen), Lenny (Judy) Shipman, Barbara (Ian) Griffith and Bill (fiancée Andrea) Wrublik; dear grandfather of Shannon, Tommy, Katie, Morgan, Sara, Lenny, Michael, Sophia, Jason and Matthew; cherished son of Beverly (the late Homer); dear brother of Vickie Goulette (fiancé Gene) and Nancy (Kevin) Kreutz; fond uncle of Jay, Mike and Bob (Cindy). Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at 6:15 p.m. Interment Private. www.nelsonfunerals.com or (847)823-5122.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2014.

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Carol Harding

May 4, 2019

Remembering Tom today and how much he is missed. Sofie you and your family are always in my prayers.

ann Gulino-Conway

May 22, 2014

Lenny and Tommy I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of a kind. Remember the good times.

May 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you Sophie and with your family

Jorge & Terry Aliaga

Jim and Deb Johansen

May 16, 2014

I am very sorry for you're loss. He's resting now in heaven

Lori & Alan Massey

May 16, 2014

We're so sorry for your loss Barb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and family.

Danny Gulino

May 16, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss.Tommy and Lenny you guys be strong for your families.Im sending my prayers and love to you all.Tom was like a brother to me and I will truly miss him. ~Danny Gulino

Michelle Jotzat

May 16, 2014

My condolences to the family. We had so many fond memories living on Bradley!!! Tom was a great guy!

Amy Brownlow

May 16, 2014

Sending our condolences our prayers are with you and your family. We are sorry for your loss.

May 13, 2014

I write this with a very heavy heart. I will always have very fond memories of times we spent together and laughed. You have my deepest symphany to you Sophie and your entire family. He will be missed very much.

Much Love,
Carol Harding Libertyville, IL

Kimberly Bentley

May 12, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great man & his he will be missed by many. My deepest condolences on your loss & prayers for comfort and solace at this most difficult time.

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