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THOMAS ROACH Obituary

Thomas J. Roach, Korean War Army Vet. Beloved Husband of Arline (nee Knott); loving father of Thomas P. (Jo Anna), Terry (Bonnie) and James (Dawn) Roach. cherished grandfather of Nicole (Bryan) Roach - Riccio, Thomas W. and Jeffrey (Brooke) Roach; devoted great- grandfather of Jacob, Bradley, Brendan and Bryce; fond brother of Therese (Tod) Dombrowski, Kathleen(Philip) Varnagis and the late Loretta, James and Frank Roach; dearest brother-in-law of Patricia (the late James) Roach; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 P.M. Funeral Wednesday 10:45 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Rd. (5500W) Burbank to St Louis deMontfort Church Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Thomas was the Former Secretary - Treasurer of Sheet Metal Workers' Local 73 and Former Alderman, Fire & Police Commissioner of the City of Burbank. Funeral Info (708) 636-2320.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2014.
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Dear Arline and entire Roach Family,
You have our deepest sympathies. Tom was a friend and mentor. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with all of you.

The Pyle Family

June 24, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DOUG MIKA

June 24, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

DOUG MIKA

June 24, 2014

Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire Roach family. The CCAB Engineer staff.

Frank Phillips

June 24, 2014

You will be missed

Phil Saia

June 24, 2014

DEAR ALINE AND FAMILY .
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOM PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEEST SYMPATHY.JUST TAKE IT A DAY AT A TIME AND REMEMBER THE GOOD YEARS YOU HAD TOGETHER. YOUR NEIGHBOR MARY ANN BISKE
SORRY I AM NOT ABLE TO GET OUT.

MARY ANN BISKE

June 24, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to all the Roach family! Tom was quite a guy. I know he is up in heaven with Uncle Bub trying to organize the Angels!! All our love & prayers.--Aunt Maureen & Uncle Ed.

June 23, 2014

My deepest sympathies Mrs Roach and family. I will always remember my visits with Mr Roach and will never forget his spearmint leaf candies and his ever present welcoming smile.
Nancy Dahlke-Gibour

Nancy Gibour

June 23, 2014

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you live Forever in your hearts. We will miss you Uncle Tom.
Love Frank and Laurie

June 23, 2014

Dear Arline & all the Roach Family~
You are in our thoughts & prayers during this very sad time. We always enjoyed Tom's company, wit, humor & stories whenever we came together to celebrate our family milestones. He will be missed by all of us. May his memory be eternal, & may all your fond memories make you smile & give you peace.
Love to all~
The Welch Family- Dave, Maureen, Dave, Kevin & Brian xoxoxo

The Welch Family

June 22, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with your family.I have heard wonderful stories about Pa and I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet him . wish I could be there with you to honor his life but we are there in spirit. Love to you all.

Denise Pringle

June 22, 2014

We love you Pa

nicole roach

June 22, 2014

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Jun

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

Jun

25

Funeral

10:45 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

Jun

25

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St Louis deMontfort Church

IL

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7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

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