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Thomas Burns Obituary
Thomas was a WWII Veteran who served in Italy as a member of the 10th Mountain Division. Among several medals, he earned the Bronze Star. He also served in the IL National Guard for 10 years & was a member of the American Legion. After working as a buyer for Goldblatts & with Stead Textile, Thomas opened Oops We Goofed, a drapery and upholstery shop in South Chicago Heights for 30 years. Tom loved reading, opera, classical music & all things Irish!
Visitation Monday, August 12th from 2PM to 8PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Everyone to meet for funeral mass at 10AM on Tuesday, visitation from 9AM until time of mass at St. George Catholic Church, 6707 175th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. (708) 754-0016.
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Kevin Brennan
April 28, 2020
To all the Burns family, I send my deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad. And finding out that Mom preceded him was crushing. They will be remembered by ALL the Brennan's as our second parents!
Love, Kevin
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Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home - Chicago Heights540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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