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Thomas Zima Obituary
Zima, Thomas M. age 66 late of the East Side. Beloved husband of Pam (nee Bielawski), devoted son of the late Jeanette (nee Gula) and late Matthew Zima, dear brother of Robert (Ann Marie) Zima, dearest brother-in-law of Sandy Bielawski, Jo Carol (Ronald) Green and Cathy (Ken Miller) Styles, fond uncle of Lynn (Francesco) Penati, Tracy (Jeff) Rudny, Jordan Green, Rich Styles, Todd Styles, Nick Forman and Matthew Zima, great-uncle of Abigail, Sydney, Brett Rudny, and Francesca Penati, also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Veteran of U.S. Army. Employee of Chicago Board of Education Clay School, valued and dedicated employee of Elmwood Chapel. Member of Illiana American Legion Post #220 and Trinity K. of C. Council #3755 and usher at Annunciata Church. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services Friday, November 30, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to the Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. 
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for Thomas Zima
Sue McCrary(Laxton)
December 2, 2007
Dear Pam and Family,
We just heard of the passing of Tom and wish to express our sincere sympathy to you all. Please call or email if you need anything.
Aunt Luella Laxton and
Your cousin
Sue McCrary(Laxton)
Linda Koblack
December 1, 2007
Pam,
So sorry for your loss. I hope time can bring some peace. Call me if you need me.
Love,
Linda Koblack
Pat Perez
November 30, 2007
To the Family of Mr. Zima(MR.Z) as I called him when I had the pleasure of working with him at Clay. He will be truly missed, as he always had a kind word.
Debby Sirner
November 29, 2007
Dear Pam,
I just heard about your loss and I know how much Tom will be missed, I also know he will live on forever in your heart because he was the love of your life. You are a strong woman and your faith will help guide you. Always, Debby Sirner
Roman & Arlene Ciesielski
November 28, 2007
Dear Pam and Zima Family,
In your time of loss,know that
your friends and love ones are
behind you, angels are beside you,
and that God is always with you.
Heartfult Sympathy,
Roman and Arlene
November 27, 2007
To the family of Mr. Z.,
Your little friends at Henry Clay will miss seeing your smiling face every morning! A true CUB fan!
Rooms 101 & 103
Steve Drew
November 27, 2007
Pam, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. You and your family will be in my prayers. I truley enjoyed with working with Tom these last 6 years. He will be missed.
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