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Thomas Karnick Obituary

Thomas E. Karnick, 71, suddenly, October 15, 2001, beloved husband of Mary, nee Franklin; dearest father of Paula, Janine (Russ CFD) Piagentini, Robert (Susan), Mary Gail (Martin) McGovern, Thomas, Lt. CPD and Brian (Susan); loving grandfather of Matthew (Patricia) and Gregory Schleehauf, Lauren, Danielle and Elise Piagentini, Lisa, Alex, Theresa Karnick, Martin McGovern, Charles, Emily and the late Thomas Karnick; proud great-grandfather of Margaret and Maureen Schleehauf; son of the late Charles and the late Mary, nee Hinchy; dear brother of Patricia (William) Sherlock, John (Patricia), Marguerite, Robert (Judith), James (Susan), Kevin (Mary) and the late Charles; fond cousin, uncle and friend to many. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, Muti Funeral Directors, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. St. Patrick High School Class of 1949, Member of the Plumbers Local No. 130 for 50 years and member of Stewart's Club. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.legacy.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2001.

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Nancy Kriescher (nee Leever)

October 21, 2001

Dear Mrs. Karnick and Family,

I was very surprised to hear this morning in church of Mr. Karnick's passing. He was a good friend to mon and dad and always remembered Lois, John and I. My deepest sympathy to everyone.

Nancy (Leever) Kriescher

kim caputo

October 18, 2001

dear aunt mary & family.......i am so very sorry about uncle tom. he was a wonderful uncle....always smiling and ready to help others. i will miss him terribly. i am very sorry i wasn't able to be there with all of you at this most difficult time. i love you all.



kim caputo & family

Don Ott

October 17, 2001

My sincerest sympathy on your loss.

Tom and I worked together at the County Hospital, and we've been in touch through the Retirees' group.

I'm sorry I can't make it to express

my thoughts personally.

Don Ott

Patrick Caputo

October 17, 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Mary and the entire family. Uncle Tom will be missed...

Kirk and Laura Goltry

October 17, 2001

Brian and Uncle Bob, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your whole family during this time. God Bless You. Kirk and Laura Goltry and Family

craig arruda

October 17, 2001

bob we are sorry to hear about your dad. craig and jeanne

Ronald Jotzat

October 16, 2001

Sure Gonna miss you Buddy, Thanks for the Memories.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

October 16, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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