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Thomas Klocek Obituary

Thomas E. Klocek, Dear son of the late Edward and the late Agnes (nee Repa). Beloved brother of Mary Ann (Peter) Laurinaitis and Carolyn Klocek. Dear uncle of Michelle (James) Gerard and Jennifer (Jack) Morawski. Loving great-uncle of Jack, Julia, Michael, Jessica, Ana and Leah. Visitation, Friday, October 25, 2013, 3:00PM to 8:00PM at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. Funeral, Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00AM prayers to begin from the funeral home to Saint Denis Church, 3456 W. 83rd Place, Chicago, Illinois for 10:00AM Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, Justice, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Foundation. For more info: 708-496-0200 or www.damarkaminskifuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 25, 2013.

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Peter Jermihov

October 19, 2024

Hard to believe 11 years have passed. Thomas was an interesting fellow and great conversant. We miss him.

Elizabeth Conidi-Weiss

October 19, 2023

Memory Eternal !

Sean LaBat

September 21, 2014

I am very sad to hear of this, and as late as I did. Few people I know could see the extraordinary in ordinary things as he did. My life is better for having known him but also less now that he is no longer with us in the way I would like him to be. Mary and I will always miss him but also rejoice that we did and do know him. I hope all the best to his family and friends and may his memory be eternal.

Barbara Newman

December 4, 2013

I will never forget how Tom chanted "The Valley of the Dry Bones" at the Easter Vigil. May his memory be eternal, may he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Peter & Irene Jermihov

December 3, 2013

Very saddened by Tom's passing. May his memory be eternal and may he dwell in bosom of Abraham where the Righteous repose!

November 5, 2013

Lord Hear our prayers ; Bless Him , Save him and grant him Eternal Life . From Ones Who'll Always Think of You... Your Cousins Daniel; Elizabeth and Brian Conidi-Weiss

Fr. Gregory Rogers

October 29, 2013

May Tom's memory be eternal! I will ever keep in grateful memory our long and many theological conversations, and his help in studying languages. May he dwell with the righteous!

Chuck Swangren

October 27, 2013

I'd like to express my condolences to Tom's family. We were classmates from 1960-64 at Quigley Prep Seminary, and then went our separate ways. I always enjoyed lively conversations with Tom at reunions and get togethers with the Quigley guys. He was one of the smartest guys in our class, and was always very unconventional in his opinions and wit. An intellectual fireball, and a nice guy. May he rest in peace.

October 26, 2013

Tom -Vitchnaya pomyat. Michael Lapotsky

October 25, 2013

May God give eternal peace to his repose, and may his memory be eternal.
Mike Avramovich

Gil Raske

October 25, 2013

Tom, you were my friend, mentor and my business partner.... I remember all the points you gave me in our business. While I showed you how other methods worked... You guided my kids in their growth into men and women, you were tolerant of my mistakes when others were not!! You helped my professional career expand to new and lofter goals.!
But more important, you were loved by all who knew your greatness in life....teacher, friend and mentor to many!! You were spoken always of respect even from your detractors who were without understanding.

I and my family will miss you Tom, you covered my Six when no one else would....you have my love and respect always...

Gil

Roman Z. Mykyta

October 25, 2013

It was with a deep sense of sadness that I learned this morning of Tommy's passing. Tommy and I were classmates in college at both St. Basil's and Catholic Univ. I remember him as a very kind person with a wry sense of humor. He was a very bright student who excelled in his studies. He will be deeply missed and remain in my prayers.
May he rest in peace.
Roman Z. Mykyta
Eatontown, NJ

Charles and Barbara Gregersen

October 24, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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25

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium

7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, IL

Oct

26

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium - Justice

7861 South 88th Avenue, Justice, IL 60458

Oct

26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Denis Church

3456 W. 83rd Place, Chicago, IL

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7861 South 88th Avenue, Justice, IL 60458

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