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Thomas King Obituary

THOMAS P. KING, SR. Thomas P. King, Sr., age 84, Native of Ballyheragh, Co. Mayo, Ireland; retired employee of AT &T with 35 years of service, member of Mayo Man 's Association; beloved husband of Nora, nee Mulvihill; loving father of Barbara (Kieran) Moran, Mary Jo (Duane) Hoke, Kathleen, John (Julie), Patrick (Stacey) Michael (Jeannette) and the late Thomas, Jr.; proud grandfather of Eileen and Breda Moran, Jerry, Eire, Riley and Aria Hoke and Ian King; dear brother of Paul (Sheila), Ellen Flaherty, Mary (the late John) Igoe and the late John (Agnes), Hubert (Beatrice), Michael Joe and Barbara Ellen; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Westmont. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Thomas, Sr. and Thomas King, Jr. to Ronald McDonald Children 's Hospital, Loyola University , Office of Development, Attn: Denise Buchta, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Kathleen

December 1, 2014

I miss you every day dad!!

I LOVE YOU

April 1, 2014

I love you Poppops.

The Gibbons Family

April 17, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Moriarty Family

April 17, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tara Bolz

April 14, 2013

Dear Kieran, Barb and the entire King Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough, emotional time. Take care and know that we are always here for you.
Love,
John, Tara and family

Margaret Mary Eklund

April 13, 2013

May the smile of God light you to Glory Thomas. Rest in Peace with the love of your family and the respect of your friends.

April 13, 2013

Thinking of you all in this really sad time, you are in our thoughts and prayers and mass is being said for Uncle Tommy in Glin by Paddy, Criss and all the extended family, we will be praying for you all over the weekend so you have the strength to get through this.
Paddy and Criss Mulvihill and Family.

April 12, 2013

May the smile of God light you to Glory Thomas. Requiescat in pace.
Margaret Mary Eklund

MaryJo Hoke

April 12, 2013

Dad,
You had a great life, family and friends. You're 84 years were not enough for all the stories you had to share. I know you stayed as long as you could and my family will miss you dearly. Your pain is over and you are with your family that left before you.. Give a kiss to TomTom for me.
Love,
MaryJo

Your neighbors and friends

Jim & Barb Habdas

April 12, 2013

In remembrance of my good friend and the very best of neighbors. A mentor of gardening skills and all around great guy. Tom, you will be missed by all who's life you have touched. We will miss you, and pray for your salvation. We'll keep a watch over your beloved wife and our friend Nora.

Brian Liston

April 12, 2013

Thomas:

May the road rise to meet you, and the wind be always at your back in heaven, now that our dear Lord has you in the palm of his hand.

Barbara Moran

April 12, 2013

I will forever have the honor of being your daughter. Your love for Kieran, Eileen,Breda and I will live on in our hearts. Fond memories of happy and funny times. Rest in heavenly peace, Daddy! I love you forever.

Kathleen King

April 12, 2013

MY DEAR DADDY, My life will never be the same without you. I will take came of Mom until we meet you again. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS.
Love your Mother Hen

Catherine Gordge

April 12, 2013

God Bless you Uncle Tom a lovely wonderful man. Be happy in heaven. XX Our Prayers with all the family he will be missed by all X love always Catherine and James

April 12, 2013

SUCH A WONDERFUL UNCLE WHO WILL BE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. FROM YOUR NIECE/COUSIN IN THE U.K. (ANNE (KING) HEMINGWAY XXX

Patti & Jim McGuire

April 12, 2013

May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
Our condolences to the King family

Lucy King

April 12, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Tom, your now with my Grandad in the sky. Love to you all, Lucy King x

Kathleen King

April 12, 2013

Dad, No one will ever take you place in my heart. REST EASY AND I LOVE YOU FORVER. Your mother hen

Tony King

April 12, 2013

May you rest in peace uncle Tom and our thoughts are with all the family x

Stacey King

April 12, 2013

May God watch over the King family. Tom, you will be missed, I will miss hearing about all of your childhood adventures. RIP Kingfish, until we meet again.

April 12, 2013

Love you kingfish. I will meet you later DAD Pat and Stacey king

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Memorial Events
for Thomas King

Apr

13

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Apr

14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Apr

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Apr

15

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Westmont, IL

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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