Thomas Michael Enright

Thomas Michael Enright obituary, Chicago, IL

Thomas Michael Enright

Thomas Enright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michalik Funeral Home on Jan. 21, 2026.
Thomas Michael Enright of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 71 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Loraine (née Dunn) and his beloved dog Kara. The much loved father of Matt (Brittany) and Meghan (Aaron); cherished grandfather to Callen, Brendan, Louella, and Hollis; brother of David and Ron and their children and grandchildren.

A lifelong sport diver, insatiable reader, and perpetually hopeful White Sox fan, he also leaves behind a long legacy as a trial lawyer and mentor in the Chicago legal community. In addition to his family, he will be dearly missed by innumerable colleagues and friends from throughout his life who were affected by his kindness and warmth.

Visitation Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. A livestream of the Prayer Service will be available at the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71504323267?pwd=sjJoELowt561M0z8GaojhVIzSbwe3J.1.

In lieu of flowers, we would like to encourage charitable gifts in his memory and would ask anyone to consider either the Coral Restoration Foundation (www.coralrestoration.org) to support work rebuilding reef ecosystems and protecting marine life OR to the Chicago Bar Foundation (www.chicagobarfoundation.org) to support work improving the accessibility of the justice system.

For further information please call Michalik Funeral Home at 312-421-0936.

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Wayne Heusel

January 28, 2026

I will miss my friend Tom, his smile, his personality and sense of humor. He was a wonderful friend, and he loved his family fiercely. Rest in Peace.

Joseph Lipetzky

January 23, 2026

RIP, Condolences to the family, grew up with Ron,

Ray Karenas

January 21, 2026

My heartfelt condolences to Tom´s family and friends. Big heart and big laugh! You will be missed by all...

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