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Tommy Barker Obituary

Barker, Tommy Ray 74 years, loving father of Thomas (Heidi) and Kelly (Hadez) Abero, grandfather of Thomas, Timothy, Tyler, Zachary and Noah Abero, fond brother of Gerald and the late Betty Broad, Neil, Maxine and Patricia Baba. Memorial visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Road Wednesday 9 to 11:30 a.m. with a service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2010.

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Desiree Kedjour

January 28, 2010

I didn't know Tom Barker very well, but the few times I was able to spend with him, together with his family, makes me sorry I wasn't able to get to know him better...he gave me one of my best friends, and for that I will always be grateful.

steve sodergren

January 27, 2010

It is a very sad time for me to know that Tommy Ray had passed.He brought such joy with that big smile of his. He was thought of often even if I didnt see him for a while..Thanx for all the good times..steve

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