Obituaries
Thomas E. Coughlin
May 30, 1941 - January 31, 2022
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VISITATION
February 21, 2022 | - Please register via obit
- Memorial Service
COUGHLIN, Thomas E., Loving soulmate, dear husband and cherished best friend of Geraldine (O’Neill). Loving father to Susan (Tim) Zels. Special, devoted pops and ‘dad’ to the late Geraldine (William) Holmes and Thomas (Honey-Luci) Manos. Dearest brother of Geraldine (the late Ron) Pacer and William (Sonya) Coughlin. Kind-hearted, loving, and devoted Grandpa to Gerry (Peter), Loreli (Tony), Amanda, Rebecca (Ryan), Cassie, Zachary (Dana), Sarah and Alexander. Cherished “Papa” to Victorya, Dante and Ceanna Morales, Audriana and Penelope Scott and coming soon, Baby Manos. Fond brother-in-law of the late Sharon (Ken) Horacek, Maryrita (the late Dan) Hodson, Thomas B. O’Neill, Jr., and Lynn O’Neill. Special cousin Janine Coughlin. Preceded in death by his mother and father Irene & Eugene Coughlin, and granddaughters, Hope Marie Manos and Vanessa Lynn Holmes. Special Uncle, Cousin and Dear friend to many who will miss Tom dearly.
Tom was retired from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Department. after working there as a Hoisting Engineer for 29 years. He is a gold card member of Operating Engineers Local #150. Back in the day, he played as a right half back and running back for the Clowns semi-pro football team. He loved reading, chocolate candy, Peggy’s fudge, Barb’s crackers, making malts, Geri’s popcorn, working crossword puzzles, visiting with friends and reliving stories from ‘back in the day.’ He was always seen traveling with at least four different books in his car and a book on his person, no matter the outing. He instilled his curiosity and love of reading in many of his grandkids and great-grandkids. They are deeply grateful for his time, attention, and generous love.
A special thank you to Lightways Hospice nurses, Nancy and Audrey.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Feb. 21st. Please contact further for information and registration at celebration443@gmail.com. Also, please bring a ‘story’ to share about Tom.
In lieu of flowers making a donation in his name to the Lightways Hospice. 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431
UNTIL THAT TIME TOM, WE WILL THINK OF YOU ‘AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN’
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maryanne s briski from lockport, IL
"Looking pretty cool in this picture Tom. To say we're going to miss you a lot is an under statement. Geri & family I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP TomLove, all the Mary's!!!!"
Mike Champion from Orland Park, IL
"Tom will be deeply missed, so sad to hear, Picture reminds me of Tom from 79th St. Jeri & family sorry for your lost. Mike Champion"
Gail DeGenova from Winfield, IL
"Very cool picture of Tom, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. He's at peace and out of pain."
Thomas Manos from Jokiet, IL
"Tom is not suffering anymore. We are thankful for all the family and friends who supported Tom and my Mom during this trying time:"
Judith Culliney from Alexandria, VA
"I will miss you Tom. I will miss those great stories you would tell about our "early" years. I will miss your laughter. You will be forever in my heart."
David Cottongim from OAK FOREST, IL
"You'll be missed! What a heck of a guy! Great small engine mechanic too! See you in the future Tom. <3 Dave"
Rita & Hank Brand from Orland Park, IL
"Deepest sympathy Geri on the loss of your soulmate. Tom and you were the fun loving and generous pair bringing back the old days. I thank you for your fun Memorial Day gatherings."