Thomas Castle

1968 - 2024

Thomas Castle obituary, 1968-2024, Franklin Park, IL

Thomas Castle

1968 - 2024

BORN

1968

DIED

2024

Thomas Castle Obituary

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Thomas Anthony Castle “Tom” passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by his siblings. 
Tom was born on October 11, 1968, to his parents John and Carol (Miller) Castle.

Tom is survived by his siblings Debi (Jim) Prelaske, Evelyn (Larry) Dauphin, Susan White, Leonard Castle, and Carol Ann (Dan) Morgan.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack, and brother-in-law Mike. 

He was a wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews who he adored in addition to fur baby DJ. 
He was also surrounded by a large family of cousins and Aunts. 

Tom loved to fish, play poker, watch Chicago sports along with a good cigar and an IPA. 
He also loved collecting vintage model cars.

A visitation will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 8:30am to 10:30am at Sax Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park. 
Mass will be held at 11am at Holy Virgin Martyrs (St. Beatrice) Church, 4157 Atlantic Avenue, Schiller Park, IL, 60176.

Tom was an animal lover, in lieu of flowers donations are requested to the anticruelty.org/donate would be appreciated.

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Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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