Thomas P. Rush

Thomas P. Rush obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Thomas P. Rush

Thomas Rush Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Thomas P. Rush, 85, Beloved husband of Mary, nee Murphy; Devoted father of Sheila Kasper, Cindy (Bill) Danahy, Pauline (Patrick) Aler and Jennifer (Jim) Zubrzycki; Proud papa of Chloe (Eric) Ogasawara, Austin Kasper, Samantha Danahy, Jack Aler, Jimmy (Karla), Joe, Natalie, Josh and Noah Zubrzycki; Great-Papa of Jacob and Kensley Zubrzycki; Cherished son of the late Thomas and Isabelle (nee Wagge) Rush; Loving brother of the late Michael Rush; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and grand-fur babies, Rocky, Jinx, Jersey, Lucy, Zeus, Sookie and Stanley. Tom was greeted in heaven by his beloved dogs, Lady, Louie, Sunny, Buddy, and Deuce; Proud lifetime member of Millwright & Machinery Erectors Local Union 1693; Former Police Commissioner of Chicago Ridge, IL. Services will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the ASPCA (www.ASPCA.org/donate) will be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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