Thomas Van Meter Obituary

Van Meter, Thomas C. "Tom" 70, of Pingree Grove, died peacefully, August 24, 2017 with his family by his side. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. there will be a time of sharing and military rites at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Journeycare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Tom was born July 7, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois the son of John and Elizabeth Van Meter. He served in the United States Marines and worked as a brick layer and retired from the State of Illinois. On September 6, 1986 he married Janet E. Di Marzio. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Tom was an avid golfer and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his sons, Michael Di Marzio and Matthew (Melissa) Di Marzio; by his 6 grandchildren, Tessa, Anthony, Nicholas, Andrew, Vincent and Natalie. He is also survived by his his brothers, Gregory (Rosa) Van Meter, James (Maureen) Van Meter, Larry Van Meter; sisters, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Ray) Serna and Peggy Malinowski. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jimmy Wilcox; sister-in-law, Patti (Bob) Seidel; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Skip. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com