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Thomas Chimileski Obituary

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Thomas, 71, of West Milford, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Passaic, he resided in Clifton before moving to West Milford 14 years ago. A graduate of Passaic County Technical Institute, Tom was the owner and chief fabricator of Clifton Ornamental Iron Works in Clifton for 34 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Benjamin and Louella (Rankin) Chimileski, and brother, Benjamin. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol E. (Richard) Chimileski of West Milford; by his daughter, Susan Carol of Harriman, NY; by his son, Thomas Richard and wife Tracey of West Milford; by three grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, and Steven; by a brother Robert and wife Bev of Newport, VT; by two sisters, Brenda Kurtyka and husband Marty of Wayne, and Agnes Maresh and husband Tomm of Savannah, GA. Funeral services will be held 5:30 PM Sunday at Allwood Funeral Home, 660 Allwood Rd. Clifton, NJ, 07012. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. allwoodfuneralhome.com

Published by The Record/Herald News on Apr. 16, 2016.
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YOU WERE MY FIRST AND LAST LOVE. I TRULY MISS YOU EVERT DAY. EVERY TIME I WALK IN THE LIVING ROOM, I PICTURE YOU THERE. IT IS COMING UP TO THE TIME THAT YOU LEFT. I AM BOTH HAPPY AND SAD. FIRST I AM HAPPY FOR YOU ARE NO LONGER IN ANY PAIN. BUT, I AM SAD, WE WERE MARRIED FOR 52 WONDERFUL YEARS. I ONLY WISH, THAT I COULD HAVE THEM BACK, AGAIN MY LOVE, I AM ALL ALONE WITHOUT YOU. I REALLY LOVE AND MISS YOU, ALL MY LOVE, CAROL

CAROL CHIMILESKI

Spouse

March 2, 2017

CAROL AND FAMILY: TOM WAS A GOOD PERSON AND FRIEND. ALWAYS HELPFUL. ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP A FRIEND. TALENTED TOO. GOOD MECHANIC. BEST ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKER EVER. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. LENNY AND CAROL

LENNY & CAROL SWAN

April 18, 2016

LENNY AND CAROL SWAN EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. SORRY, CAROL, WE WERE AWAY AND DIDN'T KNOW. TOM WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO ME AND WAS A GOOD PERSON. TOM WOULD HELP ANYONE ANYTIME AND FOR FREE LOTS OF TIMES. HE WAS MUCH LIKE HIS FATHER (WHO WAS ALSO A GOOD PERSON). SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT HE IS AT PEACE NOW AND NO MORE PAIN. LENNY

LENNY SWAN

April 18, 2016

Carol,
To you and your family I extend my condolences. Tom was the kind of a client every lawyer wishes he had. They didn't come any better.

Jack Celentano

April 17, 2016

to the chimileski family so sorry for your lost

sandro bellini

April 17, 2016

so sorry to hear about tom passing my prayers are with you and your family

margie &mario

April 17, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Joe and Barbara Podolak, Cave Creek, AZ

April 17, 2016

Tom, Tracey and Family,
Truly sorry for the loss of your Loving Dad. Cherish all the sweet memories you had together. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Christine (Martone) Randazzo

April 16, 2016

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