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Thomas F. Kawa

1938 - 2022

BORN

1938

DIED

2022

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Thomas Kawa Obituary

Kawa, Thomas F.

December 7, 1938 - September 23, 2022

Preceded by parents, Frank and Esther Kawa; sister, Margi Schmitt. Survived by brother, Jack (Mary); sister, Connie Swanson (Larry); several loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

VISITATION: Tuesday, September 27th, from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, September 28th, at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2110 S. 32nd Ave. INTERMENT: St. John Cemetery.

To view live broadcasts of the Vigil Service and Mass, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the "View Live Cast" button at the top of the home page.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Sep. 25 to Sep. 28, 2022.

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Karen Schnitker Bera

September 29, 2022

I worked for the Kawa family for many years, my condolences and prays to the family. RIP Tom. God bless.

Bill. Vance

September 27, 2022

Rest In Peace Tom

Cousin Bobby

September 27, 2022

Having Tom for a cousin was extra special.I spent many a hunting day with him at the duck blind and him making a great dinner at the restaurant for me. Thomas your in my prayers daily

VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN

September 27, 2022

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace

Marc S

September 25, 2022

Thank you for your military service

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Memorial Events
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Sep

27

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Sep

27

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Sep

28

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

2110 S. 32nd Ave, NE

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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