Tom Houlihan

Tom brought kindness, joy, and mirth to the newsroom. Kindness, joy, and mirth? Those are not words I would use to describe most editors on deadline. Tom consistently wrote columns that were compassionate, smart, and interesting. Tom's columns were a fixture at the Star because of Tom's stellar storytelling skills. He always had time to mentor and encourage young reporters. His love of language and the written word was palpable. I love that he introduced his sons to the classic works of...

I am so sorry for your loss, Patty, John, Joe and Emmet. What I remember most about Roy (sorry, that's how I remember him) is his quick wit, great sense of humor and keen intelligence. We were all very close as children, living across the alley from each other in Morgan Park and I don't think there was a day where we weren't at the Houlihan house or he at ours. I remember fondly those days.

Patti and family Your husband and father was truly a gift to you and your community It is our loss that we didn't get to know the total person so well described in the obit We hope we can join you when you celebrate his life of love,passion for his family,his profession and his community