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Thomas Spatz Obituary

Spatz, Thomas Age 82; loving husband of Janet, and the late Margaret (nee Kenney); devoted father of the late Thomas (Cindy), Margaret (Robert) Stumpe, Mary, Terese, Patricia Lindgren, Charles, Kenneth (Kelly) Spatz; dearest grandpa of Robert, Thomas (Jasmine), Maggie, Matthew, Patrick, Michelle, Sarah, Luke and Connor; great-grandpa of Logan Stumpe; fond brother of Sister Mary Catherine Spatz, IBVM, and the late Bernard (Janet); kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to Most Holy Redeemer Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2015.

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John Kenney

December 10, 2015

MY deepest sympathy for the loss of Tom.
He was a great man and the best basketball coach I had.

God bless.

Philip Dindia

November 30, 2015

Tom was one of the last stand up good guys left at the paper when he was there. I sure he will be missed by his friends and family. I am sorry I didn't know about this sooner so I could pay my respect.
Phil Dindia Jr

Ken Wood

November 29, 2015

My condolences to the Spatz family. I remember Tom from my coaching days at Little Flower and Holy Redeemer. He taught me so much and I will always remember his kindness to me and how much he taught me. He was a good friend and a wonderful mentor. I will miss him dearly.

John & Linda Collins

November 29, 2015

My heart goes out to Tom family. Tom was a great friend and supervisor, he will be missed by all who knew him.

Thomas Spatz

November 29, 2015

Connie and I always enjoyed his company,great sense of humor.
He was a great newspaper man, enjoyed working alonside him

Connie & Peter Belluomini

Ian & Gen Clark

November 29, 2015

We both send our condolences to the family. Tom was one of the finest men I ever worked with at The Sun-Times.

Ian & Gen Clark

November 29, 2015

We both send our condolences to the family. Tom was one of the finest men I ever worked with at The Sun-Times.

Kathy Pasta

November 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Tom at ST for many years. He was a friend and a wonderful person. He was an honest devoted man and always meant what he said from his heart. I will miss his calls on my birthday and his great outlook on life.

Tommy Downes

November 28, 2015

Sorry for your loss. I remember your dad as A very nice man who was always friendly.

November 28, 2015

I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God's promise at Jonn 5:29 comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

November 28, 2015

Kenny just saw the notice in the paper. Wanted to extend my condolences. I remember seeing your dad at a lot of redeemer/Bernadette games over the years as well as baseball. Hang in there. Mike Mannion. Springfield, Illinois.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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