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THOMAS ZALE Obituary

Thomas Richard Zale, age 87, W.W. II Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband of Paula Ursula (nee Werges); loving father of Dr. Kenneth (Kathy) Zale, John (Debbie) Zale and Anne (Dr. David) Townsend; devoted grandfather of Dr. Brian (Amy) Zale, Kimberly (Michael) Hughes, Scott (Megan) Zale, Eric Zale, Paul (Kate) Townsend, Allison Zale, Laura Townsend, Emily Townsend and Thomas J. Zale; cherished great-grandfather of Michael Hughes, Cooper Zale and Sydney Zale; dearest Brother of Virginia (the late Edward) Mates, and the late Lorraine (the late Henry) Block; dear brother-in-law of Richard (Dolores) Werges, Bert (Bernadine) Hawney, the late Willard (Joan) Werges the late Louise (the late Thomas) Hawney, the late Marie (the late Elmer) Baacke, the late Grace (the late Norbert) Fitzer, and the late Robert (Lucille) Werges; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Tuesday 10:45 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S. 94th Ave. Tinley Park to St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment Private. Funeral Info: 708532-3100

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 1, 2015.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish that I had known as I would have been there. The DiGuido family will keep you and your family in their prayers also......

March 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have very fond memories of Tom and your family. Paula, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Glenn

Glenn Wright

March 2, 2015

Tom, you were a wonderful neighbor and friend. Always a smile on your face and ever cheerful. You will certainly be missed

March 2, 2015

Our most deepest sympathy to all.

Donna & Jim Hawney

March 2, 2015

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17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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