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THOMAS KAMINSKI Obituary

Thomas M. Kaminski, age 62, late of Calumet City. Veteran U.S. Navy Vietnam War. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret J., nee Owens; loving father of Marty (Jennifer), William (Beth), Joseph (Rebecca) and Thomas Kaminski; proud grandfather of eight; dear godfather of Emily Lois Burns; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Kaminski was a 40 year employee of the C.N.R.R., member of Maintenance of Way Union Local #0694 and was a long-time cub scout and boy scout leader, a little league manager and was a Gift of Hope tissue donor. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks north of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland, to St. Victor Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. 708-841-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2011.

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Vicky Galindo

June 18, 2011

Kaminski Family,

I am deeply saddened and so very sorry to hear of Mr. Kaminski's passing. He was a wonderful man and he loved you all greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carolyn Belko

May 12, 2011

Marc and I were so vey saddened to hear of Thomas' passing. May God Blee all of you.

May 12, 2011

So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael,Peggy,Kaine Thompson
Robert Bohannan

marty kaminski

May 11, 2011

I miss you so dad. Thank you for being there for us and giving us so many wonderful memories. You taught us how to be a man with good morals and respect.

May 11, 2011

Mrs. K.,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let us know if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Shirley Maynard

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

May 11, 2011

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