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Stephanie Blake
April 27, 2023
I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. He was an amazing friend to my mom, Jackie Anderson. He completed 100 mile bike ride to raise funds and awareness for the American lung association. She had lung cancer and never smoked. She died at 55 in 2008. I am so sad that he passed away. I was going to look them up and shoot him an email. I´m so sorry he was a great man
Thomas J. Kapusta
April 2, 2022
Tom would be my age. I still extend condolences to the family. I feel kinship. My deceased father was Joseph Kapusta as well.
Roger Medema
July 31, 2013
I've known Tom since our College years in the 70's. I just tried to call him to help me with a project and found his phone was disconnected so I did a search and found this. How sad, I will miss him.
May 20, 2013
Just found out Tommy passed. Great guy. We went to High School together. Lee Ann (Pusateri) Guill
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Debbie Radek
May 1, 2013
To Lori and family, I am so very very sorry for your loss. Tom was such a wonderful guy. He loved you and his family so much. His gift of friendship, professional inspiration and commradery is not to be replaced and I will never forget him.
You are all in my prayers.
Debbie Radek
Mary Cotey
April 27, 2013
I had the honor and privilege of knowing and working with Tom. He was a person of high integrity, talented, generous, kind and always willing to lend a helping hand. My heart and prayers go out to his family and all those who will feel his absence. God bless you, Tom- you will be missed.
Richard Hansen
April 27, 2013
I knew Tom for only a short time at Harry Weese and Associates. I remember him as being a quiet, soft spoken man with a big smile. I am glad to see that he had a large family of children and grandchildren. Rest Quietly Tom!
John Heile
April 27, 2013
I knew Tom during my brief stint at HWA. Great guy. Wonderful sense of humor. Quick wit. Those are the things that stand out in my mind. I have great memories going fishing with him and sharing some fun times along with some hilarious moments out on the water. I remember him being full of life. Sad that he is gone. But remembering him brings a smile to my face.
Ann & Bill Fisher
April 26, 2013
We were startled to hear condolences to the family of Tom Kapusta announced during the Blackhawks game tonight. We were neighbors on Grove Avenue in Oak Park for many years. When Bill decided to build an outbuilding for our camp in Michigan, Tom was good enough to talk him through his plans and then later offered wonderful advice on various remodeling projects of our Oak Park home. He was kind, soft-spoken, and a good person. Our deepest sympathy.
Ben Krone
April 21, 2013
Tom was a mentor to me when I finished my undergraduate architecture studies and I came to work for TKA for a year back in 1999. Strangely I had been out of touch with him for many years and just this week was thinking about him randomly and decided to reach out to reconnect. I was really sad to find this before I could let him know how well things were going and how much I appreciated everything he had done for me. My condolences to his family.
Carol Baum
April 19, 2013
The outpouring of love, comments, and memories, for my brother is touching beyond words. I thank you all for taking the time to express yourselves here. It is comforting to know that he touched so many of your lives. I am missing him terribly. He was my hero
Joe Karr
April 16, 2013
I remember Tom as a gentle fellow of fine and humble character, and as a dedicated hard working architect at Harry Weese & Associates. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Ralph Wiser
April 15, 2013
Tom was a good friend and I'm sorry we won't have the chance to go fishing again, good times will be remembered. He will be missed.
Thomas J. Kapusta
April 10, 2013
And further, I just noticed. I am not merely Thomas Kapusta, but I am Thomas J. Kapusta.
Even more ironic. Well, I will keep our good name going hopefully for a long time and keep my kindred fellow spirit alive and well in name. Rest in peace, Tom.
Thomas Kapusta
April 10, 2013
I was saddened to hear of my own "death" as I am Thomas Kapusta, age 58. When I lived in Park Ridge and Naperville, I would sometimes get phone calls and mail meant for Tom. I never met him but certainly feel a kinship having the same name and being the same age. May he rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Thomas Kapusta
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Janet Barkley-Stock
April 10, 2013
Tom was an illustrious graduate of East Leyden High School. He was elected to their Alumni Wall of Fame, a program I was in charge of there. He stood out as a warm, generous, friendly, and humble person. He would come back to the ceremony each year and be an inspiration to the students and faculty. As fellow Oak Parkers we had lunch a couple of times and always tried to set up another with a mutual friend, but schedules got in the way. I am so sorry that I didn't find more time to get to know this exceptionally fine man better. We didn't even know he was ill. He spoke so very highly of his wife and sons. My heart goes out to them. I'm grateful to have known him and am so saddened to hear of his death. So many lives and causes were bettered because of his talents and his passion for his work. I am stunned and so sad. Janet Barkley Stock
Carol Terracina Hartman
April 9, 2013
So sad to hear this news. I grew up hanging out at the Kapusta's – swimming in the backyard with Carol Ann, bugging Beth as she got ready for work or school, and watching Tommy practice gymnastics in the garage. I can still hear Carol Ann narrating the various elements of his rings routine, esp the most difficult ones. His dedication to his athletics and the pursuit of architecture inspired us, even at our young age. And he was one of the few big brothers in the 'hood who didn't pick on all the annoying little sisters running around ... Mrs. K, Beth and Carol Ann, so sorry for your loss. He was a special one!
Tom Meredith
April 9, 2013
Like many others I worked with Tom at HWA. We sat next to each other back when Tom was working on Printers Row for Harry. We had many good conversations and laughs. Tom had some great stories about the renovation work on that building. My condolence to his family.
Annette Thomas
April 9, 2013
Justine, I am so sorry to hear about your son. We worked together at Pyle National Co. a long time ago, but I have never forgotten you and Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cecilia Herdegen
April 9, 2013
So thankful for the gift of knowing Tom through many years of involvement with the Northern Illinois Chapter of IFMA. His professionalism, mentoring and good natured presence will be remembered by all who knew him. Condolences and warm thanks to his family for sharing Tom with us all these years.
Jim Mitchell
April 8, 2013
Tom and I broke in together as "rookies" at HWA in the 70's and worked on several projects together...and we had a blast! Although our time together was only two years (before I moved to Colorado), I look back on those times as if he had been a friend for life. His passing is a loss to all of us, because in the end a true friend is worth more than anything else in the world. Rest in peace, my friend! Peace.
April 8, 2013
Tom was wonderful. What a loss for all of us. We can all take comfort in his capacity to love and care for his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are for his family today. Thank God Lori came into his life, she was his rock.
Carol "Googie" Fiorito
Nancy Cutter
April 8, 2013
Tom will be missed. I was also fortunate to meet and work with him at Harry Weese and Associates. My deepest sympathies. He was a wonderful person.
John Miller
April 8, 2013
We have lost a wonderful person that brought a smile to whom ever he met.
Peter Landon
April 8, 2013
So sorry to hear about Tom. He was one of those warm and friendly people who made communities like HWA so nice to be a part of. My condolences to the whole family.
April 8, 2013
I had a great deal of respect for Tom as an Architect and as a person. We spent a good deal of time working together at HWA. I especially appreciated Tom's sense of humor. Sincere condolence to Tom's family. Dave Munson
David Fritziinger
April 8, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy Kapusta. He was a wonderful collegue during his time at the Harry Weese office. Fond memories of working together and playing softball after work. That was a special time for all who were fortunate to have been there. I am happy to see that Tom has such an extended family - wife children and grand children. I'm sure Harry would smile and I am too. Love you all.
Donna Werygo - Raasch
April 8, 2013
I am so sad to hear this news. Tom was was so welcoming at our IFMA meetings and always made you feel included. May the love of friends and family carry you through this most diffcult time.
April 8, 2013
Tom was such a good person my he rest in peace.
Michele Rust
Randy Kadlec
April 8, 2013
Tom was a good friend and neighbor to my Mom and Dad in Oak Park many years ago. Their friendship was warm and filled with laughter and mutual respect. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
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