Thomas Szpila Obituary

I was informed by Susan Cole, my deaf sister in law - a sister of Mike Cole. My heart goes out to you all in Szpila family. Too young and too sweet are both together into a sweetbitter heart! God bless you!

I am so sad to hear Tom's passed away..He was here at my house in Minnesota last June,2005 and had a very good chat with him and never thought that I would see him for last time...My heart goes to his family.....may Lord comforts his all family at this time of grief over loss of Tom Szpila....freind with him since April,1972.....

We will miss Tom's funny stories and good humors. our prayers go to his family.

Tom was a special young man to every single of us. I was introduced to him by Susan Cole via email. I liked talking to him about anything because he had an open-mind. My deep sympathy goes out to Szpila. Tom will always be remembered by us, victims, friends, St. Rita's.

My deep sympathy goes out to the Szpila family. I kept seeing my mom correspond with Tom almost everday. She always laughed every time Tom emailed something funny. She was telling me how tall he was in her school. I admired Tom for being so supportive of my mom and other victims of St. Rita's.

I am just speechless because Tom and I constantly emailed each other concerning St. Rita's issues then all of a sudden, I lost him. He was a great friend of mine. He had a sense of humor! My heart goes out to the family of Tom.

My heartfelt condolences are being sent to the Szpila family. I used to work with Tom at Kirkland & Ellis, and kept in touch with him through e-mail after I left the firm. Your son was a very special person and had such a zest for life. His humor and kindness were hallmarks of his personality. I will always remember his warm, generous and loving heart, and miss him with all of my heart. Love Gladys

Beanpole was so nice guy that I know him at St. Rita School for the Deaf. He always tease me and good jokes. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

I am sorry hear that Tom Szpila and I were meet him at St. Rita School for the Deaf in Cincinnati, OH, I remember the Big Boy like of Haulk and tease to me all the time and I miss him and pray his family of symathony

It was so sad to hear this news because Tom "Beanpole" was my classmate at St. Rita's since 7th grade until we graduated. He had the greatest humor that I ever met. I will always remember him with good times we had at St. Rita's. May God Bless You and your family.

Tom and I are good friend each other. I met him at St. Rita School for the Deaf in Cincinnati,Ohio Sept. 1971. I called him Beanpoles. I though of him and good memories of St Rita School Times. He went home with lord now. He is no pain and suffer. Of course I miss him so much.

God Bless

It was not only a true joy but also an honor to have met Tom and become special friends to the point of love.

It's an understatement that he added such fun, humor and laughter in all of our lives which was, without doubt, priceless.

"Big Tom" or "Jolly Green Giant" as it was what he liked to call himself with me will be sorely missed.

Deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Szpila family in this loss. May strength and courage be with all of us as we forever cherish such fond memories.

Tom and I worked at the same place. Whenever I bumped into him, he made me laugh, without fail. He was extremely kind, and had great, good humor, which he could convey without a word. He was sunshine on a cloudy day. I miss him, but he lives on in my heart. He was a unique and special person who was loved by many. I know that now, he’s making Jesus laugh. See you in heaven, Tom.

I was introduced Big Tom by my best friend Sharon McDonald back in 1984. He was a great guy i ever met. He was a funny guy. He knows how to make everyone SMILE. You are in my thought & prayer. God bless Big Tom. I missed him.

First time I met Tom was at Hinsdale South in Fall '79 outside parking up front waiting to pick up Larry Gange after school. Larry introduced me to him. Tom had a really cool car. I forget what kind. lol Anyway, the first time I met him. We chatted. The more I got to know him better. He was hilarious I ever met. We also hang out few times back in '85. He was a great guy. He knows how to have fun. I surely will missed him a lot. My thoughts and prayer is for him and his family. May God bless Tom.

Tom was my mentor, teacher, and friend all through my Interpreter Training Program. His generosity and patience were what got me through many of the assignments. Without him, I would never have made it to graduation. Our meetings of the "Breakfast Club" are cherished memories. What a very special man.

I MET TOM AT COLLEGE IN AURORA IN 1981 AND HE INVITED ME FOR DINNER AND HE COOK A BIG DINNER HE WAS THE BEST CHEF HE IS GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR AND FUNNY JOKES MAKE ME LAUGH WE WILL MISSED TOM HE IS IN GOD' HAND NOW BLESS HIM!

I MEET TO TOM IN ST.RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF IN CINNCIATI,OHIO IN 1971 OR 1972 TOM MAKE TO ME HELP TO PROBLEM I SAY THANK TO HIM I WILL PRAY FOR HIM I MISS TO HIM TOO MUCH I NEVER SEE HIM FOR 30 YEARS I WISH MEET TO HIM IN ST.RITA SCHOOL FOR DEAF IN 2010 OK I STILL MY BEST FRIEND OF HIM GOD BLESS WITH HIM FROM BRIAN BLECH

You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was saddened to see you go at young age. I am doing this for my brother, Tom. Both of you were a good friend for years. You wont be forgotten by your sweet smile and height. You will be sorely missed by many friends and family members. As of now, you and my beloved dad has met again (a year later.)



The Nemecek/Kowalski Family

O)ur prayers and thoughts are with you and family. We will miss him very much. So thankful we visited Tom and Grace when we went to Darlene's wedding in

St. Charles, IL last year. He loved baby Anthony! Love, Aunt Wilma

Tom,

We missed you that we knew him "Big Tom" in W.C.C. years ago. I remembered that he was closer friend to Steve Brown. I was played a W.C.C. volleyball at the tournament that we all won the game. He was excited that W.C.C. first champion Deaf Volleyball tournament in 1982! We missed Tom "Big Tom" Szpila! God Bless You.

Tom was so wonderful guy that I knew him during college time in Waubonsee Community College (Sugar Grove near Aurora). He always let me to borrow his old classic car (gold). He always made me happy when I had some problems. I will never forget him in my heart! I will be missed him! My prayers and thoughts are with Tom. God bless him. Thanks and Love, Jenniffer Nesmith(Johnson)

Our prayer and thought are with you and family. Tom and I grew up in Toledo together since he moved to Chicago. My son and I stayed with him and his parents' apt. We had a lot of fun together. Tom and I are close friends for many years. We have been in touch thru emails off and on. He is nice guy and love to make people laughs. I know he loves to cook and helped others too. He always talked about Abby and her sister all the times. I will miss him very much but I will see him someday. Hugs

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Tom's family. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these times. God bless you.

I met Tom at college in Aurora in 1981. I was pregnant that time and he always feed me good. At our dorm, they have no breakfast and lunch. He make sure that I eat good for baby. He was very thoughful and caring guy. He was the best Chef and good sense of humor. I always enjoyed chatting with him with all good jokes. We will miss him. He is in God's hand now. Bless him!

We will miss you Tom. You're funny tallest guy,as well as formerly tax guy who loves eating breakfast when you do tax for us. Greatest sense of humor ever. Goodbye my friend till we meet again someday soon. Tell God and Jesus and everyone we say hello.

Loves, hugs, kisses Anne and Dan Stanko & Family

We are very good friend for long time. The day he always show me how to good cook & talked too much as we never forget. Tom really very sweet man and friendly too. We miss and love you Tom!



Sam & Florence Angelucci

Please accept our sympathy for the loss of a great person, "Big Tom" and he will be missed by many of his good friends.

Tom and I became real good friends at college in 1980. To this day, he was still my good friend. He made me laugh and feel good about myself. He loved to cook. We never fought. He loved to help people. He will always be our angel. God bless him. I love you, Big Tom!!!