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TOM FICHERA Obituary
Tom D. Fichera, 81, Veteran of the Korean War, at rest Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Gloria; loving father of Frank (Judith), Sandra (Steve) Szczudlo and Judy (Ron) Muck; beloved son of the late John and Carmella; fond grandfather of Jenny (Luke), Nick (Jen), Katie (Isaac), Steven (Kate), Cassie, Joey, Tommy, Ronnie, Frankie and Charlie; great grandfather of Norah and Eriksen; dear brother of Dominic (Kay) and the late Jimmy (the late Joan); dear friend of Mitzi DalCerro; fond uncle and friend to many. Funeral Services Thursday, 10 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels (Friel Funeral Directors), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Member of the Des Plaines VFW and the Grand & Ogden Association. Should friends desire, memorials to the North Maine Community Church, 2474 E. Dempster Suite 101, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com. 
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Memories and Condolences
for TOM FICHERA
April 13, 2010
Dear Fichera family and friends
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and preayers
are with all of you.
Vic & Mary Jo Quilici
April 8, 2010
Dear Judy, Ron, Tommy, Ronnie, Frankie & Charlie: We are so saddened by your loss. You and your entire family will remain in our hearts and prayers. With much love, The Costantini Family
April 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Matt & Heather LaSusa
April 7, 2010
Dear Fichera Family and Friends
The laughter and joy brought to you by Tom during his life would lose all meaning and comparison if it were not for the sadness brought on by his passing.
"The hour of departure has arrived and we go our ways; I to die, and you to live. Which is better? Only God knows."
Socrates (BC 469-BC 399) Greek philosopher of Athens
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Matt LaSusa & Family
Kim Anderson
April 7, 2010
Dear Dom, Kay, John, Christina and Dominique,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear brother, uncle and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Love, Kim Anderson
April 7, 2010
Dear Ronnie
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
With Love the Kozial Family
Phil, Patty, Paige and Phillip
April 7, 2010
Judy, Ron, Tommy, Ronnie, Frankie and Charlie, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the closeness of your family and friends and your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Pete, Tish, Britt and Andrew Zwolfer.
April 6, 2010
Dear Dominic and Kay,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Myron and Karen Tiersky
Alex Hattimer
April 6, 2010
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your brother Tom, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
April 6, 2010
April 6, 2010
Dear Dominic and John: I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother and uncle. Please accept my condolences and wishes for comfort.
Brad and Cathy Shapiro
Dolores Rodriguez
April 6, 2010
His great sense of humor and his passion for politics will be missed.
May the many happy memories bring comfort to his family and friends.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
April 6, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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