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1947
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2016
Thomas Hornbach Obituary
Thomas Sylvester Hornbach, age 69, of Warrenville, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home. He was born January 27, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Sylvester and Dorothy (Smith) Hornbach. Thomas worked for Lucent Technologies/Bell Labs for 32 years as a software engineer achieving recognition as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. He designed telephone switching systems and was most proud of his time as an expat introducing Bell Labs technology to Japan. Upon retirement Tom dedicated his time and technical expertise as a Board member of the West-Win Homeowners Association. He played an instrumental role in making this Association one of the most influential in Chicago's western suburbs. He found great joy spending time with his family and friends and will be missed deeply. He is survived by his son Matthew (Natsuko) and granddaughter Kei of Scarsdale, NY; sister Janet (Pete) Ciafardini-Osterbrock of Maineville, Ohio; brother Daniel J. (Patricia) of Roseville, Minnesota; his former wife Barbara of Geneva, Illinois; and many other dear relatives and friends. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral prayers will be held Monday, March 21, 2016 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Rt 38), Geneva proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for celebration of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, Father Martins Emeh, celebrant. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 20 from 2:00-6:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home. For information 630-232-8233, www.malonefh.com.
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Michael (Mike) Overmyer
March 27, 2016
My thoughts are with Barbara, Matt, and all who knew Tom. I knew him in the early days of International Switching. Go in peace, Tom.
Tom Saul
March 19, 2016
I chased Tom through grade school and high school as he was a neighbor and friend.. He went off to college and I went into the military. Sounds like a Harry Chapin song.. but the world will miss him.
Bob Parnass
March 18, 2016
I worked for Tom in 1983/84. He was a bright guy who was good at devising innovations. Sorry to hear that you left us, Tom.
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