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Thomas Sagan

1949 - 2017

Thomas Sagan obituary, 1949-2017, Palatine, IL

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy.

Palatine, Illinois

Thomas Sagan Obituary

Thomas R. Sagan, 68, Vietnam War Army veteran, passed away in the company of his loving wife on June 7th, 2017. Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Candace (nee Panegasser), children Cara (Lee) Streekstra and David (Kristen), and beloved grandchildren Laurel and Aaron. Son of Patricia (Malloy) and the late Raymond. Brother of Robert (fiancée Anna), Kathleen (John) McCaffrey, Timothy (Mary Patt), Maureen (Oz) Osbourne, Daniel (Mary), and Eileen (Charles) Finch. Brother-in-law to Joseph (Diane) Panegasser and Mary (Keith) Sparks. Tom was born in Chicago, IL in 1949 and served in the Vietnam War in the 75th Infantry Airborne Rangers, G Company from March of 1969 to March of 1970. One week after his return, he married his high school sweetheart, Candy, and joined his father in building the family business, Ray Sagan & Sons Machinery Moving, where he worked until retiring in 2012. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren taking great joy in their accomplishments. He loved nature, watching wildlife in the backyard, and enjoyed growing orchids. He was passionate about music and playing guitar. More than anything, he loved spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, PO Box 89367. Tampa, FL 33689. Visitation will be Saturday, June 17th, 2017 from 12pm to 3pm, with memorial service at 3pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 11, 2017.

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Jan Leasure

August 7, 2017

As we approach the 50th Reunion of our class of 1967 while putting in my RSVP I was saddened to see the notice of Tom's passing. I remember Tom fondly and send condolences to Candy and your entire family. Sincerely, Jan (Fields) Leasure

June 18, 2017

We extend our deepest sympathy. You are
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June 11, 2017

To my oldest brother, my super hero, who saw more in life than anyone would ever want to. I always said the first sibling to go had it the easiest. They didn't have to grieve like the rest of us are doing. You're at peace now, no more pain. Wrap your wings around us and keep an eye on us all. You know us Sagan's...Till we meet again

Love your little sister

Eileen (Sagan) Finch. 7 of 7

June 11, 2017

Our thoughts, prayers and wonderful moments from the Burchard family to the Sagan Family. Peter

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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