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John Thomas Obituary
John W. "Jack" Thomas, age 81, late of Joliet, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Thursday July 31, 2014, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet, lifelong Lockport - Joliet area resident.
Employed by Apex Oil Company, Forest View, for 25 years retiring in 2003. A United States Coast Guard Veteran. Member of St. Joseph Church, Lockport. Owner and operator of Lockport Barge Cleaning Company for many years.
Jack was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceded in death by his wife, Loretta "Lori" (nee Adams) in 2008; parents, Edward and Margaret (nee Murphy); siblings, Marge (Harold) Schehr, Betty (Walt) Munch and Ed (Char) Thomas.
Survived by his adored children, Stephen (Chris Johnston), Michael (Toni), James (Evelyn) and John (Jessica) Thomas; cherished grandchildren, Janae and Jenna, Maggie and Kelly, James Jr., Barbra and Evan, Gabriella and Johnny; and a sister, Maureen (Donald) Kubinski. Numerous nephews, nieces and many dear friends also survive.
Services will be held Monday, August 4, 2014, at 9:30am in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Joliet. Visitation Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm.
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Matt Persickeitti
August 4, 2014
It hasn't sunk in that we said goodbye to you today Uncle Jack. You have my utmost respect for the man you were and the man you helped me to become. You and Aunt Lori were so good to me and I will forever love you for it. Peace and love, Matchew.
August 4, 2014
To The John Jack Thomas Family: Sorry For Your Loss. Respectfully Yours, The Gary Darin Family
August 3, 2014
we will all miss this wonderful man , many memories of him and the fine family he raised . He always was there to say hello to everyone , RIP JACK . ,Greg Pytlewski
Pete Vasiliades
August 3, 2014
I've always said that Jack was the nicest man you would ever want to meet! He always had a smile on his face and a kind word...he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his "boys" and family.
Sandy Smith
August 3, 2014
I was on my way home in Lockport from work when I ran out of gas. Jack overheard me call my husband for help on the marine radio. Jack got on the radio and told me he was on his way with a can of gas. I've never forgotten his kindness.
Junifer Schott
August 2, 2014
Always be my Grandpa. Glad to have had the chance to know you. Great man with a wonderful family legacy left behind. You will be missed dearly.
JIM DOYLE
August 1, 2014
LEO DUROCHER, CUBS MGR, WAS OMCE QUOATED AS SAYING "NICE GUYS FINISH LAST". WELL, HE STRUCK OUT WHEN IT CAME TO JACK AS HE WAS THE NICEST OF ALL THE NICE GUYS IN THIS WORLD.AS A NEIGHBOR, IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO HAVE ENJOYED JACK AND LORI'S FRIENDSHIP OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH MIKE, JOHN, STEVE, JIM AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THIS TIME OF SORROW..... JIM DOYLE
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