Thomas N. Geovanis

Thomas Geovanis, 77, teacher, composer

January 15, 2005
BY MONIFA THOMAS, Chicago Sun-Times Staff Reporter

The music never really stopped for Thomas Geovanis, even as it became harder and harder for him to hear it.

Mr. Geovanis started playing violin at 4, taught music for more than 30 years at Truman College and worked on his choral and orchestral compositions almost daily.

Acute hearing loss forced Mr. Geovanis to retire...

Dear Vivi and Christine,

To you and your family - my sincere
sympathy at this time of sorrow.

Thank you for getting in touch with
me, though I deeply regret not having had the opportunity to speak
with him about good old times together.

I shall remember Tom as an admirable
human being of convictions who was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, art and music.

May the thought of his having led the good...

Janet, Joshua, Isaac, Theo, and the rest of the Geovanis family,

My heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you be comforted knowing your father and grandfather is now at peace.

Sincerely,
Mary

To Chris, Dick and your whole family. Our deepest sympathies in this time of grief and sorrow at Thomas' death and great suffering. He lives on in your loving work for peace and justice.

My deepest sympathy to the Geovanis Family

Sister of Manuel Torres