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1928

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Thomas Buckley Obituary

Thomas J. Buckley, Marine Corp Veteran, age 89, beloved husband of the late Marian nee Cotton. Loving father of Cathy (Peter) Grain and Thomas (Ellen). Dear grandfather of Mary Elizabeth, Patricia, T.J. (Emily), Austin and Quinn. Devoted brother of the late Mary Therese (the late Jim) Sinclair, Patricia (Martin) Wehner and Sharon (Bruce) Thompson. Also fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4pm to 8pm continuing on Thursday from 10am until time of service 10:30am at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 3, 2018.
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SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR. JACKIE MISIALEK

January 4, 2018

kathy and tommy so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I just received the news. He was a great neighbor. Jackie Misialek

January 4, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find peace in remembering the precious moments. God's Word gives us a brighter hope for the future. Death will be brought to nothing - 1 Corinthians 15:26.

January 3, 2018

Buckley Family, in this sorrowful time, I would like to offer my deepest and most sincere condolences.

Hazel Gaylor-Burt

January 3, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lovely Wilson

January 3, 2018

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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