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Tom Huyck Obituary

Huyck, Tom A native of Des Moines, Iowa, and graduate of Dartmouth and the University of Chicago Law School, Tom practiced law in Chicago for nearly half a century. He was an active admirer of the arts, serving on the boards of the Chicago Children's Choir and Chicago a Capella. Tom passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2015, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret, and a wide and loving family. Memorial service August 22, 1:00 p.m., at the First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Tom's name to the ACLU or the Chicago Children's Choir. Arrangements by Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc. 4114 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (773-624-2703) www.unityfuneralparlors.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2015.

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August 22, 2015

Tom Huyck was an excellent and engaging lawyer in the Chicago community. His energies and advice for the US Government in the Attorney General's office under Robert Kennedy, for his community in Hyde Park and greater Chicago, and for his many and admiring clients made all of us lawyers in Chicago proud and thankful that such a good man was in our midst. I know personally how effective he was in serving the Chicago Childrens Choir. I would do well to be as good a lawyer as Tom Hyuck. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Boodell

Howard Fink

July 20, 2015

Tom Huyck was a brilliant newly minted lawyer in The Justice Department in the early 1960s.He had the same kindly smile and his decency permeated everything he did.I only saw him a few times after but e very time I heard about him it confirmed my opinion-He made me proud of him. Judge Howard Fink(ret)

Kristin Faust

July 18, 2015

So sad to read this news. Tom will be missed greatly. Such a kind, smart and civically engaged man. He was a key part of our First Unitarian community. My thoughts are with you, Margaret, and the rest of the family. It seemed to me Tom fought his illness quietly and valiantly true to his nature. Deepest Condolences.

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