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Thomas Kilmartin Obituary

Thomas M. Kilmartin, age 72, Beloved son of the late Thomas and Margaret Kilmartin. Loving brother of Jim Ret C.P.D. (Donna), Jack Ret C.P.D. (Nancy), Mary Therese and Peggy Kilmartin. Dear uncle of Megan (Tim) Cook, Michael (Stacy) Kilmartin, and Kelly Kilmartin, and great uncle of four, and friend to many. Visitation Thursday 3:00PM - 8:00PM at Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Friday 9:00AM prayers at the funeral home then to St John Fisher Church Mass 10:00AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Proud alumnus of Visitation Grammar School, Mt Carmel High School, and DePaul University. Tom was a teacher at Tinley Park High School for 30+ years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Thomas Kilmartin to the Mt. Carmel Educational Foundation 6410 S. Dante Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 and would be greatly appreciated. For information: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com or 773-238-0075.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2020.

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Joanna Basile

February 25, 2021

Sorry for your loss. He was one of my favorite teachers. He was also my driver's education teacher - he'd get so mad that I would drive with two feet. We call him TK to this day. Rest In Peace, TK.

Mike Turcol

December 13, 2020

He was a great teacher and leader who left his mark on many students lives and the lives those students will touch...

James OConnor

February 7, 2020

God Speed Coach Kilmartin and Thank You.
James OConnor ( Jocko )

Peggy Gillespie

February 7, 2020

I worked with Tom at TPHS for a very long time. He was an excellent teacher. I remember his compassion and good sense of humor. Most of all though I remember his great love for his family. Rest In Peace.

February 7, 2020

Wishing the family comfort and peace during this difficult time

Maureen McNally-Janes

February 6, 2020

Will always remember how kind Tom was to me when I transferred into Visitation Grade School from Iowa. He showed me the ropes and didn't let anyone bother me. Later saw him at the Visitation reunions and he always looked great! Last contact was a note to encourage him to attend our 50th Class Reunion at DePaul University.So very sorry to hear of his passing. God bless Tom.

February 6, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

Jim Frain

February 5, 2020

I had the privilege to meet Tom at De Paul. We were on the 19966 team with Tom Tracey. Lost contact with him but rekindled our relationship a couple years ago. Rest In Peace Jim Frain 916 774 6101

Kathy Sechel

February 5, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kilmartin was my Drivers Ed teacher and my English teacher. It was a very long time ago but I will always remember his patience trying to teach me how to parallel park. I'm 63 years old now but I think I could do it if I had to. I will always remember him as a kind man and a great teacher. God Bless You and Rest In Peace Mr. Kilmartin. Sincerely Kathy Murphy Sechel

Kevin

February 5, 2020

Words cant express how much fun it was to be around Coach Kilmartin the 4 years I was at TPHS. I was lucky to play 4 years of golf for him and also spent many years listening to stories around his office. His views on sports, business, and world events is something that I will never forget. Coach Kilmartin will be missed but never forgotten.

Jim Riordan

February 5, 2020

My condolences to the Kilmartin Family.Tom and I were colleagues in District 228 for many years. We also socialized outside of work. We had many spirited racket ball matches and union/administration debates. He was a friend and will be missed. Sending good thoughts from Naples Florida.

February 5, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

Lisa Byrne

February 4, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this, Mr. Kilmartin was my favorite teacher. Rest in Peace.

February 4, 2020

Rest in eternal peace, free from all pain and suffering.
Condolences to his entire family.
Thomas and Patricia Nau and Family.

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Rick and Lynn Lionhood

February 2, 2020

Tom was our President of our homeowner association for many years. Prayers for him. Heavenly father, Tom's work here on earth is done, keep him close in your arms, give him his wings and let him watch over those of us who have not completed our work. Bless him on his journey. He will be missed. We look at his home with a heavy heart knowing he has left us. We are grateful he is no longer in pain. Amen.
Rick and Lynn Lionhood

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6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Funeral Home

10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Feb

7

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Feb

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St John Fisher Church

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