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Tony Mockus Obituary

Tony Mockus, age 92. Beloved husband of Mary Lou; dear father of Tony, Jr. and Judy (Bill) Hooper; loving grandfather of Maximilian, Veronica, Nicholas, Jack, and Lana. Tony Mockus was an actor, and director of considerable note, his career spanning decades and including appearances on stage, the cinematic screen, and television. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642 for a 12:00PM Visitation followed by a 1:00PM Funeral Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, 1025 West Fry Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642, www.canons-regular.org. For further information please call 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 6, 2022.

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Richard Friedman

April 8, 2022

Apart from Tony´s mastery of the craft of acting, he was one of the warmest and kindest people I´ve met. My heart goes out to Mary Lou and your loving family.

Cathy Cannon

April 7, 2022

Dearest Tony, May you now rest in God´s Perfect Peace...I will forever cherish all our wonderful conversations and times spent sharing a laugh, a smile and a prayer when in need. My deepest sympathy and love to Mary Lou, Tony Jr, Judy and families.

Jim & Sandy

April 6, 2022

We´re very sad to hear about Tony´s passing. Our deepest condolences to dear Mary and family. Please take good care of yourselves.

John Fitzgerald

April 6, 2022

Dear Tony,
Saddened to read of your dad´s passing on The Trib website. Holding you in my heart as you remember and celebrate a life well lived.
Fitz

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Rick Plastina

April 6, 2022

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tony Mockus to his wife, Mary Lou, & all his family & friends. I had the wonderful pleasure of acting with talented Tony, & of visiting with him & his wife along with my wife, Peggy, at a number of theatre presentations. He was always a Gentleman & most pleasant & caring. He will be greatly missed. May he R.I.P. Warmest regards, Rick Plastina

Mary Lee, M.A.

April 6, 2022

A kind and gentle soul with a reassuring graciousness, Tony Mockus will always be the epitome of a distinguished gentleman and genuine hero.

Sheila Streff

April 6, 2022

Dear Mary Lou and family. I am very sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was such a wonderful, warm and loving man. I know my parents adored him, as well as you, Mary Lou. You both were a very important part of my parents' lives! You are the reason they met! Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that Tony, and you, are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and God bless, Sheila Streff

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Apr

9

Visitation

12:00 p.m.

St. John Cantius Church

825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL

Apr

9

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. John Cantius Church

825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL

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1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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