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Thomas Joseph "Smoke" Wiscarz

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Thomas Wiscarz Obituary

Wiscarz, Thomas Joseph "Smoke" age 57, beloved brother of Gail W. Stuart, loving uncle of Morgan and Elaine Stuart, dear son of the late Genevieve and August Wiscarz. Timekeeper for the NBA and the Chicago Bulls for 30 years and also a 30 year employee of the Illinois Dept. of Human Services Resource Dept.). The family and friends will meet Thursday, March 10th, at 11 a.m., for Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius Church, 6559 N. Glenwood Ave. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 9th, at the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave., from 4 to 9 p.m. Interment New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the "Thomas J. Wiscarz Nurse Scholarship Fund" c/o Health Science Foundation Medical University of South Carolina, 18 Bee St., P.O. Box 25045, Charleston, SC 29425 appreciated. Funeral Info: 773-764-1617.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2005.

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SALLY MORROCCO

March 10, 2005

I FIRST MET SMOKE WHILE I CHEERED FOR THE BANDITS AND FOLLOWED DAN AROUND. SMOKE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE EVEN WHEN THE BANDITS LOST, WHICH WAS OFTEN. THESE WERE GOOD TIMES THO. SMOKE WAS A SWEET GUY AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I'M SURE HE IS BUSY IN HEAVEN KEEPIN' TIME FOR GOD AND THE ANGELS. SINCERE SYMPATHY TO GAIL AND FAMILY, YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Catherine Eugenides

March 10, 2005

I have great memories of Smokey's smile and laughter. God knows we did enough laughing. He was such a good soul and will be missed. Much sympathy to his family and friends.

Lee DeMars

March 9, 2005

I met Smokey in a bar called Marty's. He was the kind of person that you instantly liked. He did favors for myself and my family, the kind of favors that lead to a lifetime of fond memories. A life well lived.

DAN KLOEPFER

March 9, 2005

SMOKE AND I BECAME FRIENDS ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF SOFTBALL. I WAS A PROUD MEMBER OF SMOKY'S "BANDITS" TEAM FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. WE SHARED A LOT OF GOOD TIMES AND A FEW BEERS. I ALSO OWE MANY "WHITE SOX OPENERS" TO SMOKE AND THE O'LEARYS BUS TRIPS WHICH HE ORGANIZED TO COMISKEY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY WHO ALWAYS HAD A GOOD WORD FOR ANYONE AND EVERYONE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS SISTER AND FAMILY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Debby Rickelman

March 9, 2005

It just won't be the same at the United Center without Smoke. No one's quicker with a smile or a hug. Never forgot anything I ever told him and always cared enough to check out how everthing was going. Erin and I will miss him.

Jim MacArthur

March 9, 2005

"Smokey"- Although we didn't stay in touch much after college other than occasionally bumping into each other @ a social event (usually a local outdoor concert in the NW 'burbs) or a Bulls' game, I'll always remember your happy disposition, the fun we had in Alpha Delta Gamma @ Loyola U. & your kindness in letting me bring my son, Andy, down on the floor prior to a game when he was younger (he still talks about it to this day & he's 25). Fraternally, Mac ("Beaver")

Marilyn Szatkowski

March 9, 2005

I will always remember Thomas' smile and the sound of his laughter. The good times we had growing up at our picnics at Anthony Wayne. To Gail, Elaine and Morgan I send you our love and deepest sympthies. Love you, Marilyn and Uncle Eddie

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