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Thomas Hughes Obituary

Thomas C. Hughes, 80 resident of Carpentersville for 20 yrs formally of Palatine. He was born in Chicago and passed away July 28 at Journey Care. Thomas was an army veteran and a former Executive Vice President of the Chicago Board of Realtors. Beloved husband of the late Violet E. nee. Plato (1998); loving father of Kelly T. Hughes (Kelley McDonald) and her daughter Katherine and the late Kimberly S. Hughes; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Cassandra and Jacob; great grandfather of Lilly; dear brother of Ernest (the late Ruth) Hughes, Lenora (the late Warren) Shamhart and Sandra (George) Kempinski. Visitation Friday July 31 from 4 pm until the time of service at 7:30 pm at Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Hts. Rd. Elk Grove Village. Info 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2015.
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I am sorry for your loss. Tom was a very special man who I so enjoyed chatting with. May all your special memories comfort you all and know that you have a very SPECIAL angel in heaven watching over you all.

Marilynn Sieradzki

August 4, 2015

Tom was a true gentleman. He was kind, honorable and patient. He had the heartiest laugh of anyone I know. I wish his family my deepest condolences.

Christine DiGangi

August 1, 2015

One of the best people I've worked for. He taught me a lot about Chicago history. He will be missed.

Mary Kay Minaghan

July 31, 2015

Will miss your smile, Uncle Tom...you could give us all lessons in kindness.
Kathy and Ray (Trombino)

July 30, 2015

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1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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7:30 p.m.

Grove Memorial Chapel

1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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