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Remember Tom's interaction as my mother,Roberta Robinson, worked to establish and foster the growth of the River Grove library.
Jim Robinson
September 25, 2020 | Acquaintance
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Thomas J. Tarpey Sr.
Chicago, Illinois
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Send FlowersThomas J. Tarpey Sr., Mayor and retired Chief of Police for the village of River Grove. Loving son of the late William and Nora, nee Sharkey; dearly beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Butler; fond son-in-law of Valeria Butler; loving father of Shawn (Brian) Campbell, Thomas Jr. (Alyssa), John (Gina) and Chrissy (Michael) Stamm; cherished grandfather of Thomas III, Brian Jr., Cassidy, Molly, Connor, Johnny, Andrew, William, Michael and Kyle; dear brother of William Jr. (the late Mary), Eleanor (Don) Kraft, Robert (Beverly), Gerald (Donna) and the late Margaret, James (the late Theresa) and Noreen (Larry) Waco; fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at the Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave. Mayor Tarpey will lie in state Wednesday, 9 a.m. unitl time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Cyprian Church. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to River Grove Beautification Committee and St. Cyprian School. Info 773-286-2500 or www.belmontfuneralhome.com.
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I never knew until I came to live in River Grove that Mayors like Tom really existed. I thought they existed only in happy movies. He was a great mayor and a great example for many people including myself. He will be remembered for many, many years to come. Hopefully our future leaders will lead as he did...with compassion, kindness and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tarpey family.
Sandy Matz
June 05, 2004 | River Grove, IL
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I grew up with Tom mand he and I were best friends from Grade 1 thru our freshman year at Fenwick H.S.I guess Tomhad gotten "last tag" on me,A game we carried on for years until my family moved to Worth, Il.So long Tom, so long, the lastof childhood.
kevin bulmann
June 02, 2004 | Sarasota, FL
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Dear Shawn, John, Tom and Chrissy
I was very saddened to hear of the death of your father, Tom was a great friend and a co-worker. My heart goes out to you and your families. Tom was a great man, a great mayor, and of course a great father and the best father for the Village of River Grove. As you know I had the sincere pleasure of working with Tom for many years until i retired from the police department and will never forget those moments and stories he told to us. I will...
Steve Kazarian
May 30, 2004 | Las Vegas, NV
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Deepest condolences to the Tarpey Family. Tom gave true meaning to the term "Friendly Neighbors". He had a smile and friendly word for everyone he met. He will be missed.
Dennis & Judy Benekos
May 24, 2004 | South Elgin, IL
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were sorry for your loss, he was a great man, are prayers are with you. stenson/angelilli family
denise angelilli
May 13, 2004 | Chicago, IL
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To the Tarpey Family...Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Tarpey. What a wonderful man he was! Truly a loss to you and the community of River Grove, but he leaves behind a legacy with great memories!
Sincerely,
The Center Family of Elmwood Park (Bernie,Nancy,Zachary and Christian)
Nancy Center
May 13, 2004 | Elmwood Park, IL
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Our condolences to the Tarpey family. Tom was a neighbor when he lived on Bird St years ago. It didn't take us long to recognize a pleasant man and family being our neighbors. It was such a pleasure to see him last time when he stopped to say hello. One of his tradmarks taking time to say hi! He'll surely be missed. Great Man!
Craig and Donna Cerer
May 12, 2004 | Twin Lakes, WI
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We give you are condolence at the loss of your father and relative.
Ralph and Ora Olsen
May 12, 2004 | River Grove, IL
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