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2020

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Thomas Williams Obituary

Williams, Thomas K. Beloved husband and best friend of Diane Williams (nee LaFaire) for almost 56 years; Loving father of Kelly (Paul Merlo) Williams and Colleen (Scott) Hanlon; Proud PaPa of Cassidy (fiancé Josh Pruitt), Dylan U.S.N., Colin Mike Staunton; Max, Brody and Cayden Daine Hanlon; Dear brother of Richard (Carolyn), the late Kathy (late Tony) Regaldo, Kim (John) Shibovich and Danny (Tina); Special brother-in-law of Denis LaFaire and Mike, Jim, Ron and Tom; Fond uncle and friend and mentor to many; Great-uncle of Harlow. Visitation Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the Maher Funeral Home, 17101 S. 71st Ave., Tinley Park to St. Damian Church, 5250 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, IL for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Sertoma, JDRF in memory of Jordan Cavanaugh or OSF/LCM Hospice. Info www.maherfuneralservice.com or 708-781-9212

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 18, 2020.

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One of the many things I will miss about Tom Williams was his kindness. His great love and devotion to my cousin Diane was always a joy to see. Tom was a man that other men should aspire to be like. He loved his God, his wife and his girls and his grandkids and family. He was the man that others could count on. We have lost a special person, friend and family member. I ask that those that love Tom will be there for Diane. Diane was Tom's best friend and he was hers. It is awful to lose your best friend. Please keep Diane in your prayers and keep her encouraged. She will need all those friends who have been there for 56 plus years. Be tender and be kind to one another. Thanks for the memories Tom and for the wonderful example you set for others to follow.

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Feb

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Maher Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17101 71st Ave , Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

20

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Maher Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17101 71st Ave , Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

20

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Damian Church

5250 W. 155th St, Oak Forest, IL

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Maher Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17101 71st Ave , Tinley Park, IL 60477

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