Dr. Thomas V. Powell

Beloved husband of Diana, nee Briley, and the late Rosemary, nee Ryan; Loving father of Dr. Thomas V. III (Joanne), Jean (the late John) Geary, the late Kathy (Bill) Gibson; and Matthew (Patti) Powell; Dear step-father of Meg (Matt) Tym, and Beth (Rob) Koch; Cherished "Papa Doc" to Taylor (Kevin), Bridget (Michael), Thomas V., Brendan, Matt, Jake (Kathleen), Luke (Keelin), Molly, Katie (Kevin), Joe (Katie), Tom (Abby), Ryan, Kathy, and Jenny; Adored "Papa" to Ethan, Lexie, Deirdre, Cameron, Aidan, Emmett, Callahan, and Finnley; Proud great Papa Doc to 14; Loving brother of Carol (the late Robert) Ellsworth, John (Linda, and the late Carole) Powell, and the late William (Enid) Powell; Fond brother-in-law of the late Margie (the late George) Cullen; Treasured uncle and friend to many; Proud US Air Force Veteran; Dedicated orthodontist for 57 years; He left us with two reminders: always take the picture - "SMILE!" - and never underestimate a 90-year-old with good aim; Visitation Monday, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass, 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th & Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, IL; A live stream of the Mass is available by following this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/drtvpowell; Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated; Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home; For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.