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Thomas Dimitroff Obituary

Thomas M. Dimitroff, 75, from Waukegan, passed away on November 15, 2016. He was born on November 5, 1941, in Wakefield, MI, to Dimiter and Clarice Dimitroff. Tom was a member of St. Dismas Catholic Church. A man of many traits, he was a welder for nearly 20 years, owned and operated Thomas Limousine Service for 30 years, a bowler, avid Cubs and Packers fan, and enjoyed woodworking and playing cribbage. Having never met a stranger, he was a friend to many. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eileen; four children, Daniel, Debra (Mark), Dean (Janet), and Dawn; eight grandchildren, Darin Jr. (Christina), Amber, Steven, Tatiana, Katrina, Nadia, Sophia, and Sebastian; one great-grandchild, Addison Grace; one sister, Sabina (James) Modjewski, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Darin Sr., and daughter-in-law Denise. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 9 to 11 a.m., with a funeral mass following at 11am at St. Dismas Catholic Church, 2600 Sunset Ave. Waukegan, Illinois. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Catholic Charities of Lake County.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2016.

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Dave Maki

November 29, 2016

Nola and I are sorry to learn of Tom''S passing. God bless and comfort you and your family in your time of grief..

michele Greenberg

November 20, 2016

To the Dimitroff family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a very nice man, and will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with you

Michele Greenberg

Racheal Kalisz

November 20, 2016

Dawn and family, I am truly saddened by the passing of your father. Hold tight to your memories.

JUDY MUSICH

November 18, 2016

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOM PASSING. MY SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY

JUDY MUSICH

Heather Hallman

November 18, 2016

Dimitroff family
We are TRULY sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all

November 18, 2016

Mateo.6.9.10.es la oracion.para pedir por el reino de Dios y se aha du boluntad y jesusucridto lo adeguro aqui en la tierra

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St. Dismas Catholic Church

2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan, IL

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Dismas Catholic Church

2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan, IL

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