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Thomas "Red" Spatz

Evergreen Park, Illinois

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Spatz, Thomas Michael "Red" Age 59 years, born into eternal rest on July 31, 2015 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Husband and best friend of 35 years to Cynthia Spatz; beloved son of Thomas (Janet) Spatz and the late Margaret Kenney Spatz; brother of Margaret "Sis" (Bob) Stumpe,...

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Red and I were shipmates and sailed together the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans on the USS Sterret (CG-31) out of Subic Bay, Philippines. We also toured together at Navy Recruiting District Chicago and tipped more than our share of beers together over the years. I miss him calling me at 2AM to tell me how much the CUBS suck! There was no better SOX fan!

Unfortunately I was in Mexico when the service was held. Tommy was one of my closest friends growing up. Countless hours spent playing in Dawes Park. I remember Tommy being one of the best basketball players I ever saw. I remember him even shoveling snow off the courts to practice. He also had a great sense of humor. He could always make me laugh.

My prayers and condolences to the entire Spatz Family. Tom was a teammate of mine back in our St. Rita days.