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Thomas Kelly Obituary

Thomas A. Kelly, 71, of Rolling Meadows, died December 24, 2017. Born May 27, 1946. He was the significant other of Deborah Lynch and brother of Robert (Maggie) Kelly, Nancy Ristau, the late Joseph (the late Nancy), John (the late Sue) and William (Diane) Kelly. Memorial Visitation Saturday 1 pm until time of pray service 4 pm at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Info (847)253-0224 or www.Meadowsfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 28, 2017.
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I cannot believe it has been 6 years. Just last weekend, I was surrounded by your closest friends for another Memorial service. You still got it, Tom. They all have fond and loving memories of you. As for me, I still and always will love you. I continue to find little things around our home that bring a smile to my face and touch my heart. I cannot wrap my mind that you are doing a RIP but rather that you are on some great adventure. Always, my love.

Debbie Lynch

Family

December 23, 2023

I have so many fond memories of all my uncles, but Uncle Tom in my eyes was the most glamorous. I remember all of our New Year's Day parties and how Uncle Tom would always show up in a fancy car. I remember one New Year's Day in particular, I was out playing with my friends and Uncle Tom showed up in a cool sports car. My friends were so impressed with his cool car. They asked me if he was rich and of course I said yes. I remember thinking I was so lucky to have such a cool uncle.

Love and miss you dearly Uncle Tom, Uncle Joe, Uncle Bill and most of all my Dad and Mom

Love Always,
Colleen

December 23, 2019

Although our family (immediate and extended) lives on in thoughts and memories, I truly miss my days as a child when, at least in my mind, we were whole. I loved hanging out with my brothers and sisters, and all the cousins, and aunts and uncles. Especially during the holiday's things were so crazy and hectic but being with family was fun.

Recalling these thoughts through the lens of pre-teen and into my teenage years, Uncle Tom, who is my Godfather, was a bit like Batman to me. Despite being my Godfather, I never knew too much about his personal life and he always seemed to slip in and out of gatherings. He was a bit of a mystery to me.

I do recall that his gift-giving skills were somewhat on the more practical side. As I can recollect, I'd usually leave the gathering with some article of clothing typically a shirt. I often wondered if he had Alfred pick it out for him (pre-Amazon days).

When Tom passed, this life goes round-and-round thing really hit me, since that only left my aunt Nancy as the last of my dad's siblings still living. Even as an adult, I didn't know my uncle as well as I could have but I do know that he had a kind heart and an impeccably groomed mustache.

As is the case with all the family members that have left this earth, we love you, we miss you, and you live on in our hearts and spirit forever. And we'll all be together again someday.

William Kelly Jr.

December 23, 2019

Tom, you will be remembered for your smiling face and Irish twinkling eyes.
Rest in eternal peace. My prayers are with you this Christmas and always.
Your friend, Diane

Diane Cortese

Friend

December 22, 2019

I spoke with Diane Cortese and we had a long, lovely conversation with her sharing
her fond memories of working with Tom. I
am sure if other family members see this note from Diane, please feel free to give her a call. Debbie Lynch

Debbie Lynch

May 29, 2018

Debbie Lynch

May 29, 2018

my name is Diane Cortese and I worked with Tom Kelly at Kaplan goodin company and I just found out from Jim King that Tom Kelly had passed if someone in the family would like to call me he was I really liked him a lot he was a good good guy on my number is 941-883-1932 hopefully someone in the family or Deborah Lynch his partner could give me a call I give my sincere condolences and I I can't believe he's gone hopefully someone in the family or Deborah could give me a call again my name is Diane and I worked with Tom Kelly for many years years ago, my name is Diane Cortese and I worked with Tom Kelly at Kaplan goodin company and I just found out from Jim King that Tom Kelly had passed if someone in the family would like to call me he was I really liked him a lot he was a good good guy on my number is 941-883-1932 hopefully someone in the family or Deborah Lynch his partner could give me a call I give my sincere condolences and I I can't believe he's gone hopefully someone in the family or Deborah could give me a call again my name is Diane and I worked with Tom Kelly for many years years ago

Diane Cortese

May 18, 2018

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort with memories of life with this great man. Someone so special can never be forgotten.

Tom will always be with you in your heart.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Betty

Betty Veller

January 12, 2018

Deborah Lynch

January 11, 2018

Deb,

May you always be comforted by the memories you shared with Tom.

Sandie

Sandie Tepsick

December 29, 2017

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time Rev

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December 28, 2017

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