Thomas "Tom" Mack
1942 - 2016
Thomas "Tom" Mack
1942 - 2016
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BORN
1942
DIED
2016
Thomas Mack Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Thomas "Tom" Mack, 74, of Springfield, lost his battle with cancer at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.
Tom was born Jan. 6, 1942, in Springfield, the son of John and Mary Gidus Mack, Sr.
Tom joined his family in owning the Springfield McDonald's Restaurants from 1957-1989. One of Tom's great accomplishments was helping bring the Ronald McDonald House to Springfield. The inspiration was given by his mother who always thought it would be a wonderful idea.
Tom was very proud of his Lithuanian heritage and helped create the Lithuanian-American Club in Springfield. He was also proud to be a Northender.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and sister, JoAnn Shaughnessy.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Mack of Springfield; his wonderful children: Terry Mack of Springfield, Tom Mack of Lewisville, Texas, and Maureen Mueller of Springfield; four awesome grandchildren: Jeremy, Brendan, Joshua, and Lauren; siblings, Mary Ann Butts and Jim Mack; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Ronald McDonald House of Central Illinois, 610 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62702.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Douglas Hamrick
April 24, 2016
I was just made aware of the passing away of Tom Mack. I worked for Tom along with his brothers Jim, John, and brother in law Gary Butts. This was my first job, and once I graduated from ISU, I decide
d to move down to NAPLES, FLa.
I asked Tom for a job letter of reccomendation and Mr. Mack obliged by giving me my first outstanding letter of reference. He was very kind in his observation of my job performance, leadership abilities, and overall work ethic. Tom was a very astute business owner, and kind man who asked nothing more than he would do himself. Thanks again to Tom and the rest of his brothers(Jim, John, and brother in law Gary Butts for believing in me. You all also gave me my start in management with MCDonald's. I recently retired from working with the Mcdonalds Corporation after 34 years. Take care Tom we will see you again one day in HEAVEN. Your Friend, Douglas Hamrick.
Bob Kunz
April 21, 2016
Tom, at times like these I am at a loss for words, so I defer to those who really know how to write.
"To thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day thou canst not then be false to any man".
Shakespeare -HAMLET
That's you Tom. Never false.
Pat Ryan
April 18, 2016
Griffin High class of 1960 loss one of its really good guys. Tom was a main-stay on the football field for Cathedral/Griffin and a true gentleman in life. He was always a pleasure to talk with at our reunions and I am sorry to see him go. RIP, Tom.
Steve Culver
April 17, 2016
The family of Tom Mack is in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was a good man and I enjoyed working for him and his brother Jim and brother-in-law Gary for years. Rest in peace sir.
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Allan Cornalius
April 17, 2016
I worked with Tom and his brothers John and Jim from 1959 through 1962 and also played many a round of golf with his father. They all were very good people and I'm sorry to hear that Tom pasted away.
April 17, 2016
Condolences to the Family.
We had the opportunity to work with the Mack family for years, they were always very fair and a pleasure to work for.
Sincerely,
Mike Neighbors
Stefanie Siwak (Mack)
April 16, 2016
I will remember my Uncle Tom with fond memories. He could always make me smile. :)
Jeff and Amber Coniff
April 16, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sandy Baksys
April 16, 2016
Much like his Lithuanian immigrant father John Mack, Tom was a great man and a great leader who answered the call of his fellow man and the times in which he lived. I was privileged to tell the heroic story of the Mack family on my blog and in my book about Lithuanians in Springfield.
Barb McCaw
April 16, 2016
Uncle Tom will be greatly missed. Lots of wonderful memories to celebrate his life with. Praying for peace and comfort for his loved ones. Love, Barbs (aka B.J.) Murphy McCaw
Chris Denson
April 16, 2016
so sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
Eleanor, you are so extraordinary to all you know. May your memories of Tom come to be only the good times.
RICHARD D. ZILLION
April 16, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Christopher Wise
April 16, 2016
The Lord bless you and keep you in this time of earthly loss.
Rick Dunham
April 16, 2016
My sincere condolences for your loss, in this difficult time of sorrow. I am sorry we did not honor Tom earlier, in the Lithuanian Club.
All your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,Rick(Banzin)Dunham, (current President of the Lithuanian Club).
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