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THOMAS DeBARTOLO Obituary

Thomas J. DeBartolo, a longtime resident of Park Ridge and Niles, passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife Aggie; children Joan (Miller), Bill, Terry and Tom Jr., grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tom, born in Chicago in 1916, met Aggie at the Aragon Ballroom in 1941 and they were married in 1943. His passion in life was family and dancing. After having won the prestigious Sun-Times Harvest Moon Festival in both the amateur and professional divisions, the DeBartolos had a long running engagement at the Chicago Theater. They were also featured at top ballrooms, hotels, cruise ships, "Dancing Under the Picasso" in Daley Plaza, and were featured on WTTW's "Remembering Chicago." Tom and Aggie have taught ballroom dancing in the NW suburbs for over 45 years. A celebration of Tom's life will be held April 15, 2012, between 2 and 4 p.m., at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. (Door #1) Arlington Heights. Friends and students are welcome. Donations can be made to District 214 Community Education Foundation.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 1, 2012.

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JOEY FARBER

April 8, 2012

DEAR AGNES AND CHILDREN:

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL ON THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR TOM.
WE LIVED ON SPRINGFIELD AVENUE IN CHICAGO IN THE 1940'S AND MY LATE MOM,MOLLY, BABYSAT FOR YOU KIDS WHILE TOM AND AGNES DANCED.
I ALWAYS LOOK FOR YOUR SEGMENT ON THE ARAGON BALLROOM ON CHANNEL 11.
MAY TOM REST IN PEACE.

Phil Fermo

April 7, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. DeBartolo's passing. He is a long time good customer of our's since 1978. My thoughts and prayer's go out to Mrs DeBartolo and Family.

Phil Fermo
ESP Engineering

April 4, 2012

Mrs. DeBartolo and Family,

In 1969 we were students of yours at a Park Ridge school to learn how to dance before or wedding. My husband's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Al Novak were students before us. I will always remember the beauty of your dancing together and your great personalities. We have often talked of you over the years. We are very sorry for your loss and know he is dancing up there in heaven.

Allen & Karen Novak

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