Thomas Tarpey Obituary

Remember Tom's interaction as my mother,Roberta Robinson, worked to establish and foster the growth of the River Grove library.

I never knew until I came to live in River Grove that Mayors like Tom really existed. I thought they existed only in happy movies. He was a great mayor and a great example for many people including myself. He will be remembered for many, many years to come. Hopefully our future leaders will lead as he did...with compassion, kindness and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tarpey family.

I grew up with Tom mand he and I were best friends from Grade 1 thru our freshman year at Fenwick H.S.I guess Tomhad gotten "last tag" on me,A game we carried on for years until my family moved to Worth, Il.So long Tom, so long, the lastof childhood.

Dear Shawn, John, Tom and Chrissy



I was very saddened to hear of the death of your father, Tom was a great friend and a co-worker. My heart goes out to you and your families. Tom was a great man, a great mayor, and of course a great father and the best father for the Village of River Grove. As you know I had the sincere pleasure of working with Tom for many years until i retired from the police department and will never forget those moments and stories he told to us. I will always remember him.



With deepest regrets, God Bless

Deepest condolences to the Tarpey Family. Tom gave true meaning to the term "Friendly Neighbors". He had a smile and friendly word for everyone he met. He will be missed.

were sorry for your loss, he was a great man, are prayers are with you. stenson/angelilli family

To the Tarpey Family...Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Tarpey. What a wonderful man he was! Truly a loss to you and the community of River Grove, but he leaves behind a legacy with great memories!

Sincerely,

The Center Family of Elmwood Park (Bernie,Nancy,Zachary and Christian)

Our condolences to the Tarpey family. Tom was a neighbor when he lived on Bird St years ago. It didn't take us long to recognize a pleasant man and family being our neighbors. It was such a pleasure to see him last time when he stopped to say hello. One of his tradmarks taking time to say hi! He'll surely be missed. Great Man!

We give you are condolence at the loss of your father and relative.

Gerry and Donna,

Accept our condolences on the passing of Tom, we would have rather told in person but my health just didn't allow it.

Bob and Maeve

A part of Rivergrove is gone, Tom will be dearly missed. Our condolences to the Tarpey family,and all who were fortunate to have known him.

We will never forget Tom's "flame" police car, seeing him stop by almost every little league game in town & other special things. He was a good person - and loved the people of River Grove.

Shawn, Tom,& Chrissy - My deepest condolences - I didn't know your father, but I've had the honor of working w/ your brother, John - a great cop, alike your father. John, the day at the TARPEY lake house was the best. Thanks, "Dahmer"

Sincere sympathy to the Tarpey Family and all of the residents of River Grove. Tom was River Grove through and through. His family lived next store to my Grandparents William and Pearl Ridge on Center Street, what foud memories. He made River Grove what it is today. God bless his family and the residents of River Grove.

Our sincere sympathy to the entire Tarpey Family.

My sincerest sympathy to the Tarpey family.

River Grove has lost a truly honest and dear friend. He will be missed.

TOM WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. MAY YOUR MEMORIES COMFORT YOUR FAMILY.......... ED & LYN

To the Tarpey Family,

My deepest condolences for your loss, I didn’t know him well. The few times I had met and talked with him, to me, he seemed to be a stand up and righteous man who took the time to listen. In talking with people and his name came up…nothing but good things were said. He was a good man and he will be missed.

Sincere condolences to the Tarpey Family. Tom gave new meaning to the term 'friendly' in River Grove's "Village of Friendly Neighbors." I will miss his visits through the neighborhood and compliments on my garden.

To the Family, our deepest sympathy. He was one of the best Mayors and the most caring person we know

To The Tarpey Family------ On Behalf

of The Staff of Oak Park Country Club please accept our sincere condolences

on the loss of one our Greatest Friends.

He is at Peace. Remember always the

Great Memories as we always will.

All Of Your Friends From OPCC

Our condolences to the Tarpey family. We have many wonderful memories of living in River Grove, Mr. Tarpey will be missed.

With deepest sympathy to the entire Tarpey Family.

My condolences to the entire Tarpey family. Tom was a very good man and will truly be missed. I had the honors of having dinner with him several months back and it was truly an evening I will never forget. His kindness is outstanding. He touched my heart, as I know he has others, in so many ways. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. May peace be with you always.

My deepest sympathy to the Tarpey family in this time of sorrow.



May the angels guide him into paradise, and may the martyrs come to welcome him home and may they lead him into the holy city, Jerusalem.

Ed and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and to the people of River Grove. Tom was a good man and a good Mayor. He will be missed. Diane and Ed Bluthardt

Tom Tarpey was more than the Mayor of River Grove. He was a neighbor and friend to everyone in the village and will be genuinely missed by all.

WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE TARPEY FAMILY. GOD BLESS TOM.

Dear Bill Tarpey,
My sympathy to you and the entire Tarpey Family. His memory you will cherish. Sincerely Barbara Deval, Wife of Frank (late), Certified Grocers

There are so many memories of Tom - He and my dad used to sit together at Blackhawk games for years - my mom and dad had his first 3 meetings in our backyard when he thought about running for Mayor - what a turnout! I'll always remember him driving around in his convertible stopping and talking to everyone! In fact my dad and I just talked to him about 4 weeks ago out front of our house (just days before my mom passed away)and he told us he was running again - and that he would die in office. Now he is with so many of our loved ones in a better place where there is no suffering, no pain, just peace. My deepest sympathy for Tom's family - he will be missed. He was Mr. River Grove and always will be. He really improved our village - thanks Tom for all you've done for us all.

God bless you

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE TARPEY FAMILY. PAST PRESIDENT FRANKLIN PARK ROTARY CLUB/DON KNAPP

With Deepest Sympathy To The Family And The People Of The Village Of River Grove! May God Grant Your Family The Strength During This Somber Time, May Through The Power Of God Tom`s Legend Live For Ever God Bless All Of You Scott Manno! Elmwood Park! Our Prayers Will Be With You Always!

My deepest sympathy to the Tarpey family. I had the pleasure of working with Tom with the Leyden-Norwood Municipal League. Occasionally I would visit with him on trips to the Chicago area. I'll miss him.

MY Deepest sympathy on your loss.

Are deepest condolences to the tarpey family

Dear Family:

We extend our condolences and prayers to you.

~ The Scalise Family, Formerly of River Grove

Our deepest sympathy to the Tarpey Family, everytime we saw Tom, always waved and smiled, he will truly missed.



Cheryl & Leona Mrozek

Deepest sympathy to the Tarpey Family.



Sincerely,

Dennis Depillo

My condolences. Chief Tarpey was instumental in giving me my start in law enforcement. I have many fond memories of him and his dedication to River Grove. Sgt. Brad Entler (Elgin Police Department)

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Tarpey. We express our sincerest condolences to the entire Tarpey Family for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Shawn, Brian, Brian, Jr., Molly & Connor:



We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father/father-in-law/grandpa. He was a good, good man and will be greatly missed. Please know that we offer you and your family our deepest condolences.



Steven and I will keep all of you in our prayers.



God Bless You,

Lisa & Steven

Smile knowing you made dreams come true. River Grove is a better place

your having been here to enrich it.

You will be missed.

Margaret Burda Family

Our condolences to the Tarpey Family. Mayor Tarpey always made everyone in the village feel special. His kindness and thoughtfulness were contagious. He will be sorely missed.

We are so saddened by the loss of Tom Tarpey. We are honored to have known this wonderful man!



10 yrs ago when my husband and I opened our business in town, Tom showed us why River Grove is known as "the village of friendly neighbors". We are going to miss seeing him drive through town always a smile and kind word...



I also have the privilege of being the current president of the River Grove Chamber of Commerce. Tom began our Chamber in 1985 and was always very supportive of us and our needs. All of River Grove is going to miss him deeply.



God Bless you, Tom. Our hearts go out to the Tarpey family, we will keep you in our prayers.

Having lived in River Grove my entire childhood I remember Mayor Tarpey as a very friendly person. He would always stop and say Hello to people, even kids. He was definately a mayor of the people. He made a commitment to make each and every resident of River Grove to feel at home. He made this small town west of Chicago truly a Village of Friendly Neighbors. It was a pleasure to serve as an auxilliary police officer during his time as mayor. He will be missed by hundreds of people. He touched so many lives that his memory will live on forever. My condolences and prayers are with his family and the entire Village of River Grove in their time of sorrow.

you will be missed!

We just wanted to express our condolences on the passing of Tom Tarpey.He was always happy to meet and greet people.We have known Tom for many years. He will be missed greatly in our town.

Shawn



I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I cannot be there for you in person, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Vail

Condolences from our family

Tom,

You were a great Chief and Mayor, but most importantly, a good friend. I will miss you, but I know you will be looking down upon us all and watching over us.

Mayor Tarpey was a kind person to everyone. He will be deeply missed. We will miss his friendly smile,and his friendly hellos as he drove through the neighborhoods.May God Bless his whole family and watch over them.





The Carter Family

Tom was a wonderful person and a great Mayor. The residents of River Grove will miss him greatly.

WORDS WILL NEVER EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FELT BY ME ON THE LOSS OF TOM TARPEY. AS A FORMER RESIDENT, I KNOW HOW MUCH HE LOVED RIVER GROVE AND WAS SO PROUD TO BE THE MAYOR. HE DID GOOD BY THE TOWN AND MADE IT A "MAYBERRY ATMOSPHERE". THE TOWN HAS LOST A GREAT MAN.

NOW, TO THE FAMILY OF TOM, MAY I SAY HOW SO VERY, VERY SORRY I AM AT THE LOST OF YOUR FATHER, GRANDPA, BROTHER, UNCLE.

TOM WAS A NICE, WARM, COMPASSIONATE AND THOUGHTFUL MAN WHO WANTED NOTHING MORE THAN TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. HE DID WELL. I AM SO GLAD THAT I WAS ABLE TO BE LIVING IN RIVER GROVE WHEN TOM WAS MAYOR. HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE TARPEY FAMILY.



FORMER RIVER GROVE RESIDENT

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE TARPEY FAMILY.

FORMER RIVER GROVE RESIDENT, AND PART TIME POLICE

Our sympathy to the entire Tarpey family and the residents of of River Grove.He will be missed.

He will be sorely missed by all.