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Tom was the devoted husband of Hedy (née Meletis) Sterling and the proud father of his daughter, Sandra (Bob) Kinast. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Daniel Sampanetti, Jr. and Alexandra Sampanetti; step-grandchildren, Tony (Courtney) Kinast and Jaclyn (Jeff) Wieser; great step-grandson, Ethan Kinast; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. and Frances R. Sterling, and his sister, Virginia Heller.
Tom was a man of strong faith and a devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, dedicating his time to charitable causes and community service. A lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox, Tom's love for the game was just one of the many ways he shared joy with those around him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Tom will be remembered for his kindness, his devotion to family and faith, and his lasting impact on all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
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Debbie Vitullo
October 1, 2024
My first memory of meeting Tom was while I was working at my dad's restaurnt in Plainfield. Tom & Hedy were so warm and friendly. Throughout the years he used to order anything without onions (he was allergic). We developed a strong bond and they became my "adoptive" grand-parents, since I was never able to meet my actual grandparents. Tom had a heart of gold and gave the best hugs! He will be deeply missed.
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