Thomas Dec Obituary
Thomas Anthony Dec, 79, of Beecher, IL and formerly of Hegewisch and Calumet City, passed away on March 1, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Hammond, IN, to the late Anthony and Ann (Skowronek) Dec.
Thomas, known to his friends and family as a dedicated and loving husband and father, is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Crystal (Cummins) Dec. He is also survived by his children Teresa and Julie of Tinley Park and Tommy of Beecher.
A proud Marine Corps veteran, Thomas served from 1964 to 1970. He then dedicated 34 years of his life to Inland Steel followed by 10 years at Lakeshore Coal. Thomas's commitment to his country and hard work were evident throughout his military and professional career.
A Celebration of Life for Thomas will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the US Marine Corps Association or PAWS of Tinley Park would be appreciated.
Thomas will be dearly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
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Henrietta T Nasca
December 18, 2024
The holidays are especially hard when dealing with the death of a loved one. I sincerely hope the happy memories you have of Tom will sustain you during this holiday season... Henrietta Debski Nasca a classmate of Tom's at St. Florian.
Harold S. Junker
March 8, 2024
I had the privilege of knowing Tom during the "Inland Steel Days". Tom stood out because he was honest, caring, sincere, soft spoken: a true gentleman!
Rest in Peace, Tom.
Gene Trzupek
March 5, 2024
Gene Trzupek
March 5, 2024
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Gene Trzupek
March 5, 2024
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Henrietta Debski Nasca (Nancy)
March 4, 2024
I am another neighbor and classmate of Tom's. As one of the cheerleaders we enjoyed cheering the team to victory. He was a very nice young man and a great classmate. I am so sorry for your loss, and may the good memories bring smiles to your faces.
Gene Trzupek
March 3, 2024
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March 3, 2024
Gene Trzupek
March 3, 2024
Tom was a Hegewisch (Escanaba Ave) neighbor, a St. Florian Classmate and most importantly a friend. Tom was the super Center on our St Florian Basketball Team and I still remember how he 'duked-it-out' with the big overpowering St Joseph basketball team when we played them. Tom continued playing on the St Rita basketball varsity and spent many evenings on the CTA bus coming home late after basketball practice. Tom, Rick Sliwa and I had our 'special foxhole' in Avalon Trails when it was still all undeveloped grassland and we even gave the Hegewisch Fire Department some unintended 'training time' one summer. Tom also gave of his time and basketball skills as a Coach to younger kids, in Hegewisch. And Tom was very proud of his service in the Marine Corps. Tom was a special person and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to Tom's family. Please put me on the notification list for Tom's Spring 'Celebration of Life'.
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