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Dr. Thomas DeFilippis
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Thomas DeFilippis Obituary
Dr. Thomas G. DeFilippis, 84; U.S. Army Korean War Veteran; Beloved husband of the late Marlene nee Liecker; Cherished father of Michael (Cindy) DeFilippis; Loving grandfather of Michele (Larry) Bernstein and the late Michael DeFilippis and great-grandfather of Morgan, Mason, Matilda and the late Riley; Dear brother of the late Victoria Tovar. Fond uncle of Mark and Bobby Tovar. Private services will be held at a later date in Marion, Indiana. Please donate in Thomas' memory to Seasons Hospice 606 Potter Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016. Arrangements entrusted to Cumberland Chapels 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
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John Trench
February 20, 2016
A fine man and mentor, much loved by all of us whose lives he touched.
Goodbye, Dr. Tom.
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March 28, 2015
one of the greatest men I have ever known. no other individual besides my father was as influential as dr Tom, my friend and colleague.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
February 8, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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