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Tommy Chocholek Obituary

TOMMY A. CHOCHOLEK GRIFFITH, IN Tommy A. Chocholek age 47, of Griffith, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Tom is survived by his wife of 24 years Nikki and their furry canine babies Angel and Kandi; father Anthony (Patricia) Chocholek; mother Erna (Al) Campbell; brother Joe Chocholek; sister Emily Chocholek; special nephew Joey Brock; special niece Tabitha Brock; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Felix and Theresa Rotheker; paternal grandparents Sophie and Joseph Chocholek. Tom was an avid sports fan and diehard fan of the Cubs and Bears. He enjoyed bowling and above all Tom cherished the time spent with family and friends. Tom had a good heart and loved to spoil his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home 7109 Calumet Ave Hammond. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
Published by The Times on Feb. 5, 2015.

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Kelly roberts

January 30, 2022

Gone to soon my friend! Lots of memories of Carroll Street have come up lately! Rest peacefully!

Antha Carmack

February 22, 2015

R.I.P. Tom you will be greatly missed my facebook friend...Your wife,family and friends were so lucky to have a person like you in their lives.You will be our star in the sky and you will be in our hearts forever

bobbie Mashburn

February 19, 2015

Miss u

Bobbie Mashburn

February 19, 2015

You always looked out for us younger domers. I am sorry I didn't get to meet up with you just to hang out with you. I will miss u my friend. Til we meet again...

Becky Scasny

February 11, 2015

Its so hard losing friends. I have known you for so long. You will be truly missed!!

tracie manka

February 8, 2015

Nikki you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Roberts

February 7, 2015

Its so hard to believe that I have to say goodbye to yet another dear friend....Tom, I'll always treasure the memories...the dome, the state line apartment, the margaritas at El Taco...you will be missed my dear friend....give my bestie a hug...I know you two will be making memories in heaven to share with the rest of us when we get there! Rest in Peace my friend!

Lorraine Deck

February 7, 2015

My family and I lift you in prayer Nikki, may tom's new wings give you some form of comfort as he wraps them around you and may the Lord's hand on your shoulder help you with the healing...R.I.P Tom, you are greatly missed by all....

Martha H

February 6, 2015

I am glad to have known you and grateful for all the good times and great memories that we shared, you will be missed my friend xo prayers to you Niki, I am sorry for your loss.

Michelle De Luna

February 6, 2015

It's really hard to believe that you're no longer here...Just talked to you a few days before I saw the post...well, you're resting now, no more suffering...I'll miss you and our conversations, you were really a sweet guy who had such a big heart..
Nikki, I am so sorry for your loss, Tom loved you whole heartedly, y'all have my deepest condolences and sincere thoughts and prayers..

Lynn Shea

February 6, 2015

R.I.P. Tom
You will be missed.

shannon mccraney

February 6, 2015

My prayers go out to all .Because we all lost a dear friend.and I no he will be missed I have known Tom since I was 12years old I just recently found him on face book and have been catching up on things and thin I here that he passed I just can't believe this.I'm so sorry this is truly sad.

Sonjie Haney-Meadows

February 6, 2015

Nikki, I'm so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy and I am lucky to have known him. Stay strong doll. He is watching over you now. If you need anything I'm here doll. Love ya tons

Krys Hmurovich

February 6, 2015

Nikki know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tom's family. I'm so sad for you, Nikki. RIP Tom!

butch faught

February 5, 2015

Nikki I am sorry I can not make it Saturday but you be in our prayers I will always remember Tom

Gloria Slowiak

February 5, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy Nikki. My prayers are with you & your family.

Wanda & Greg Scasny

February 5, 2015

Nikki, I am so sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Tom. May your family and friends always remember the good times you shared. Praying that God will be by your side at this time of sorrow. Love you Nikki...take care.xxxxoooo

Barry Hostetler

February 5, 2015

Nikki- you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Tom rest in peace. He will always be with you in your family

DeeAnn Harbaugh

February 5, 2015

Nikki, hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Tom will be terribly missed. He was loved by all of us and he will be cherished in our memories forever. May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you during this unfortunate time. Our most sincere condolences. Mark & Dee

Ellie Carpenter

February 5, 2015

Rest in Paradise my friend. Sending ^j^ prayers to your family and friends . May you watch over your friends and family till we all get that chance to meet again on the other side.

Jennifer Martinez

February 5, 2015

Tom u were always the life of the party n even tho at times back in the day we would piss each other off n get on each others last nerve but other than the lil nit picks u have been a great friend n had a big heart n im so glad that we were friends sending hugs up to u in heaven I will miss ya my old friend do me a big favor give my mom a hug for me

Sophia Miner

February 5, 2015

Although I only Knew you for a brief moment in time you will be missed. My heart goes out to Nikki and the rest of the family. Light love and blessings.

Bridget Long

February 5, 2015

R.I.H. Tom.. To you, your family and friends all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patrick Gardner

February 5, 2015

I remember when u were about 12 and u and your best friend at the time Bobby Taylor used to run to the store to help me out. rip

LIsa Ernst

February 5, 2015

My prayers are with your family . Rest in paradise Tom . My god watch over your family in this time of need .

Pamela Mitchell

February 5, 2015

With sincere sympathy.

February 5, 2015

May God's Mercy be upon you my long time friend! I will cherish all our memories, good & the bad! It was nice having you in my life again, laughing & reminiscing of the fun times we shared with our friends as kids. I already miss you & I always will! Until meet again my friend, please stay close & watch over us all. Enjoy paradise & tell all of our friends & family I love & miss them very much just as I love & miss you Tom! XOXO...... <3

debbie radmer

February 5, 2015

I only got to know you a short while. A good friend and great sense of humor. Can you do us all a favor?...Beg God to please let the Cubbies win the Series this year! May God bless you and nd forever keep you in his arms.

Lori Sommers

February 5, 2015

RIP Tom! Thanks for always being so upbeat and positive!! You will be missed dear friend

Terri, yuran

February 5, 2015

My condolences to your entire family .You will be missed Tommy,sleep with the Angels brother.

Charlene Singer

February 5, 2015

Nikki- you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Tom rest in peace. He will always be with you in your heart and memories.

Mary Goyette

February 5, 2015

Rest in peace Tom. Gone but never forgotten.

Candy Petrey(Mihalso)

February 5, 2015

Rest in peace. You may be gone but will never be forgotten.

Cindy Smack-Downs

February 5, 2015

My dearest Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. We have known each other for many, many years and was able to reconnect with you on FB. So glad I was able to reconnect with you. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. You will be greatly missed, and will now be our Angel!

paula jones-hancock

February 5, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dawn Laskowski

February 5, 2015

So glad that we have had the social networks to poke fun at eachother and stay in touch through out the years. Quite the character you have been on this earth Tom Chocholek :). You will forever be one that so many will remember with a smile. Hope that when you meet your maker, the beautiful heavens and angels are all that you have ever dreamed of. God bless your family through this time of mourning and forever after.

Anna Spencer

February 5, 2015

hope everything is going good for u wish I could be there

Michael Scott

February 5, 2015

RIP Tom, You were a good hearted person and you will be missed by many!

Cheryl Homans

February 5, 2015

May you Rest In Peace and fly with the Angels. You may be gone from this earth but never forgotten in our hearts.

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