Thomas Dwan Jr.

1953 - 2017

FUNERAL HOME

Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland

649 E. 162nd St.

South Holland, Illinois

Thomas Dwan Obituary

Thomas M. Dwan Jr., age 63, late of South Holland, formerly of West Pullman, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Loving son of Thomas M. Sr. and the late Loretta Dwan. Beloved brother of Nancy Samardzija and Sharon Dwan. Kind nephew of many late aunts and uncles. Dear cousin and friend of many, and his special caregiver and friend DeeDee. Visitation Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with Rev. Ignatius Anaele officiating. Mr. Dwan was a graduate of Marist High School and DePaul University. A private interment will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to www.nationalmssociety.org or www.uso.org/donate, greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Published by SouthtownStar on Feb. 3, 2017.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. What a sweet man. God bless him, and God bless you all.

Barb Maher

February 10, 2017

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Thomas' family on the loss of your loved one. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13,14

Nikki

February 6, 2017

Uncle Tom, Nancy, & Sharon I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy couldn't have had a more loving, caring family who went out of their way to make his life as happy and easy as you did. I met Tommy back in 1972, soon after starting to date Skip (even before meeting most of Skip's family) since they had mutual acquaintances. I'll always remember his smile, his love for the White Sox and how he loved to tease us Cub fans, and most of all how friendly and nice he was to me. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Kathy Groboski

February 4, 2017

Uncle Tom and Nancy and Sharon: All the cousins are mourning the loss of Tommy. We know he will be greeted by his loved ones who have gone before him.

Sandy Burkhardt

February 3, 2017

Sandy Burkhardt

February 3, 2017

Sandy Burkhardt

February 3, 2017

Thomas family I'm very sorry for your loss of Dwan Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life.

C Rivera

February 3, 2017

Dear Dwan family,
Tom and I attended Assumption together. He was one of the kindest persons I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sleep well in His arms dear Tommy. You will always be remembered in my heart.

Mary Ellen Hamm

February 1, 2017

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He is surely in Heaven. Tom had so much to bear in this life.
I like many met Tom at Cedar Park Lanes. Always a gentleman.
May the good Lord grant comfort to family and friends.

Ted Stalnos

February 1, 2017

Tommy - May you Rest In Peace.

Mary Goshorn Martin

February 1, 2017

Mr Dwan, Nancy and Sharon I am so sorry for your loss and thankful for you his loving family to always be there for him.
Tom was one of the nicest men I ever met, such a kind gentlemen. I met him @ Cedar Park Lanes around 1974 soon to be a De Paul graduate. Seems it wasn't long after graduating and starting a new life he was struck down with M.S. that rapidly began to deteriorate him. I always hoped and prayed there would be a cure or new drug to help him gain back so much of life he was cheated out of. That didn't happen. I'd get to speak to him by phone every so often and he remained that kind gentlemen I met in 74. His long struggle is over. May he Rest In Peace, maybe a little accounting in Heaven, Roll a 300 and pick some Big Trifectas!

Rhonda Dressler

February 1, 2017

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