Reverend Thomas J. Purtell

FR. TOM PURTELL WAS A GREAT PRIEST - HE
REALLY CARED FOR PEOPLE AND OFFERED
COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT.

Father Tom prepared my late wife (Martha Jeanne Reilly) and I for Holy Matrimony and celebrated our 5 p.m. Wedding Mass on Friday November 23, 1973 at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Blue Island, Illinois.I will always treasure his kindness, patience, and reverence. He prepared Marti and I well for our 381/2 years of marriage and the blessings of five children and nine grandchildren until Martha was called by Our Lord at age 60 on May 11, 2012.Requiescat in pace, good priest of God. Love...

I had the privelege of providing health care to Fr. Purtell.He was one of many priests who truly was a good and faithful servant. Fr. Tom offered his services to minister to the many of my patients who faced their daily struggle with addiction. He was kind,generous with his time and a mentor for them.I am saddened by his death but know that the life he lived on his journey to the Lord was for the betterment of us who knew and loved him.Welcome home Father.

Dr. Rick Farrell

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Fr. Tom will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 SEP, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Rest in Peace Fr.Tom

So sad to hear the news about Fr. Purtell. I remember how much he enjoyed talking with us kids at mass. I loved how he would start his sermons with a list of three things he was going to talk about. He was always so calm and peaceful. God bless his soul as he is now resting eternally with Him.

-Kelly Segreti (Wasilevich)

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

Even though we didn't see each other often, he always had a kind word for my mom and the rest of the Baumgartners. He was very special and his journey is over with. Rest in peace Tom

Mariellen Baumgartner Lang