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Thomas Zientek Obituary
Zientek, Thomas 70, loving father of Michael (Angie) and Alan (Tara); dearest grandfather of Ty and Isabella and Lucas; dear brother o f Diane and the late Alan (Jackie), fond uncle and cousin to many. Funeral services Monday, September 22, 10:30 a.m., at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home 80 E. Burlington St. Riverside. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. Info at www.moravecek.com or 708-447-2261. 
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Tom Parra
September 21, 2008
Uncle Tom,
You were a good man and a great friend to my family,your art work hangs in my house and will always remind me of you. I'm sorry you're gone.
Big T
Bob Pactwa
September 21, 2008
I saw Tom at the HTHS re-union 2 years ago.Tom had played all sports but baseball and he regretted that.
We were both so skinny
Today is another HTHS re-union, I can't make it either
Volley Ball Guys
September 20, 2008
Tommy, you played the game like you lived your life, full of heart & effort. We were proud to have you as our friend.
Nancy McKernin
September 20, 2008
To my loving "UNC". I remember always waiting for you to come home when we all lived in the city. You always had a big smile for me to see.I will always love you. I will always remember you as a kind and gentle man, always asking me if I needed anything. I will always see you in the address sign that you made for me and my family that is hanging on my house.We love you Uncle Tom. Love Nancy (Nanny-Goat)
Jackie Zientek
September 19, 2008
My beloved "Unc" and Godfather - I will miss you terribly. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and zest for life will live on in everyone whose life you touched. I will love you always!
Your Doobers :)
Harold & Debbie Landingham
September 19, 2008
Tom was such a great person and a real friend. And yes, that smile and laugh were truly from the heart. He had a wit about him that was so remarkable. He was a genuine and talented person. Tom and I were co-workers for so many years at Federal. We made some pretty neat things over the years and had some great times away from the job.
My wife Debbie and I send our sympathy to Michael, Alan, Diane, family and all who knew Tom.
"Tommy, it was an honor and gift to cross your path Old Buddy", Harry
Jennifer McWhinnie
September 19, 2008
To Tom's family:
Tom was a wonderful man to know and a very good friend to my father-in-law for many years. Our sympathies for you loss are extended to all of you and to everyone who cared for Tom. I know that he will be greatly missed.
Jennie Muhlena
September 19, 2008
My "Unc" - A man who was loved by all who knew him. He always had a kind word to say about everyone. He had a grand smile, a soft spoken voice and his laugh was genuine and from his soul. You will be deeply missed. Love you ALWAYS - Jennie
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