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Thomas Filippini Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Filippini, 76, of Winnetka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Barbara Filippini nee Rudnik for 47 years. Loving father of Megan (Charlie) Dietrich, Tom, Jr. (Emily) Filippini, Scott (Molly) Filippini, Lori (Adam) Sherry, and Matt Filippini; proud grandfather of Lucca and Dawson Dietrich, Annabel, Lucy and Olivia Filippini, Lucas and Marco Filippini, Sullivan, Quinnlyn and Delaney Sherry; dear brother of Richard and the late Vincent Filippini; dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews and a loved brother-in-law. Tom was a respected insurance broker and co-founder of Thilman & Filippini Risk Management. He truly was a friend to everyone he met. He loved boating, playing golf, skiing, all sporting events, making people laugh and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: JourneyCare, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025 or The Children's Oncology Group Foundation, Target Pediatric AML Fund, 3720 Spruce St. #506, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Funeral info: (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 1 to Nov. 9, 2017.
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I was the family's Nanny in 1978. I loved working, living, and being a part of the family for the summer. Tom was always very kind to me and I remember him being a wonderful father, husband, and friend. I send my deepest sympathies to Barbara and family.
Sincerely, Mary Jones-Boyce.

Mary Boyce

Friend

October 31, 2018

Dear Filippini Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I just heard about this sad news. Tom was a wonderful manager. I worked for Thilman & Filippini in the late 1980's / early 1990's and it was one of the best places I have ever worked. It was such an honor to work for Tom Filippini and I know he is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Maria Filipovich-Rivera

Coworker

April 3, 2018

Dearest Filippini Family. I am sorry to hear about Tom. I worked for Thilman & Filippini in the early 1980s and loved it. Tom clearly enjoyed making things happen and inspired us to be our best. He talked with such enthusiasm about his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Silvija Salna

Silvija Salna

March 31, 2018

I just learned of Tom's passing while reading the Bradley Hilltopics publication. Tom and I were classmates at Bradley University in the early 1960s. Although we were not close friends, I knew enough about him to know about his character and warm personality. Post college, we also had in common residences along the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. My condolences to this family.

Bill Benjamin

Classmate

March 18, 2018

Barb and family,
I just heard the news of Tom's passing yesterday. So sorry to hear this. Charlotte and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis

Dennis Kuntz

December 20, 2017

Dear Barb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I have known Tom professionally for more than 30 years. I was shocked today to hear what happened from Andy C. While I didn't know Tom socially, he was always friendly and great to work with. He was always proud of the successes of his children, they had great role models.
With Deepest Sympathy
Brian Bulkley

Brian Bulkley

Friend

November 15, 2017

Dear Barb & Family,
I am so sorry about Tom. He was a force! I will always picture that great smile, twinkle in his eyes and his incredible sense of humor. so many fond memories of our families on the boat. My condolences to you,Tom, Megan, Scott, Lori & Matt, and their families.

Charlie Munro

November 13, 2017

Dear Barb and Family, We were so very sad to hear about your loss. Tom has touched so many of us with his kindness, love, laughter and honesty. We are sorry to hear so late, but are there in thought and prayer. Pattie and Bob Guindon

Pattie Guindon

November 11, 2017

Barb and family:

I got to know Tom through his insight for AYSO.
He was a great leader of people.
May he rest in peace.

Kurt Salomon

Neighbor

November 9, 2017

Dear Barb we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

FDR

November 7, 2017

Dear Barb,
A notice was sent out through Regina Dominican high school about the passing of your husband. I went to school with you and wish you my sincerest condolences. Pat Rodick Pionke

Pat Rodick Pionke

November 3, 2017

Barb my sincere condolences to you and your family...prayers to you.

sue ockerlund

November 3, 2017

So sorry to hear this news.
All my best.
Graham.

November 2, 2017

Sending love and prayers to the Filippini family.

The Beak's... Tater, Bill, Elizabeth, Sera, Caroline and Keat

Bill Beak

November 2, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget how warm and loving your entire family was when Tom was my son's sponsor in Link Unlimited. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. My deepest condolences.

Yolande Bourgeois

November 2, 2017

Dear Barb,
Please accept my condolences. Surrounded by your loving family will give strength to each of you at this time.
Nancy Patterson

November 2, 2017

Tom was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and looked at life in a very positive way. He will be missed and my condolences to Barb and the family.

Pat Bales

Patrick Bales

Friend

November 2, 2017

Dear Filippini Family- You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna DeCaro Pence

November 1, 2017

Dear Barb and family,
My love and sympathy to you in the loss of
your dear husband and father. May the support of your faith, family and friends bring you comfort, and through them, may you feel the embrace of God's love surrounding you throughout these days.

Nancy Murray OP

November 1, 2017

What a special, kind and well liked and admired man.We wish we had known him better. We send our deepest deepest sympathy to lovely Barbara and all the family.
Claire and Ed Cross

November 1, 2017

You are being held in the thoughts and prayers of the Regina Dominican School Community.

Regina Dominican

October 31, 2017

Family of Tom
My sincere apologies for your loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that Tom was a humble, kind, caring soul who did not allow for nor see (perceived) class limitations and who was always ready with a smile. As an employer, he expected truth and responsibility and he lead in such a way to help foster leadership in ourselves. He was a wonderful mentor and demonstrated much patience. If only there were more people like him he will be sorely missed.

Deb O

October 31, 2017

SO much love & laughter! That's what I think of when I think of Tom, with a twinkle in his eye always. So thankful I got to be a part of so many good memories. We are all so very, very sorry for your loss, Barb, Tom, Megan, Scott, Lori & Matt, and families. Sending love to each of you! Debi

Debi Garrity

October 30, 2017

Dear Barb and Family,
At this most difficult time, please know that you are loved by so many. Tom was a terrific guy and he will be missed. John and I hold you in our hearts and send our love and prayers.

Carolyn Sertich

October 30, 2017

Dearest Filippini Family. I am so sorry to hear about Tom and my prayers are with you all. Thilman & Filippini was the best place at which I ever worked. I still consider all of the people there my extended family. It was an honor to work with Tom. He will surely be missed. I know that he has been welcomed into Heaven and is looking down on us happy and healthy. With my deepest sympathy's.

Lisa Myers

October 30, 2017

Dear Barb and Filippini Family....words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Tom was a special person to so many of us "T&F'ers". May he rest in peace. God bless and rest his soul.

Laronna Woolf

October 29, 2017

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