Thomas Richard McCabe, age 86, died peacefully at home on July 4th surrounded by his family; beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Cichanski for over 57 years; loving father of Colette, Kevin, Susan Sheffer, Tom (Diane), Theresa (Greg) Manhoff, Karen (Jerry) Brunner, Bill (Edith), Chris, and Kelly (Jim) Langworthy; proud grandfather of Shauna (Craig), David (Jason), Jessica, Megan, Kelly Ann, Paige, Brent, Brooke, Trevor, Anabel and Graham. Tom graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1954. Tom was a retired officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served as the Chair of the Mathematics Department at Harper Community College for 35 years. Tom’s greatest joy in life was being a husband, father, and grandfather. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 8:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:15 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Saint Isadore Catholic Cemetery, Bloomingdale. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas Richard McCabe
VISITATION
Thursday
Jul
6
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
Friday
Jul
7
8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
Jul
7
9:15 a.m. at
Visitation Catholic Church
779 South York Road
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
INTERMENT
Friday
Jul
7
Following Mass
Saint Isadore Catholic Cemetery
Gary Avenue and Army Trail Road
Bloomingdale, Illinois
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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Phil Troyer, Harper
I am in Arizona this week so will not be in attendance to honor Tom and your family. My sincere condolence to you all.
Bill McCabe
Thank you, Phil. Our family realizes not every person could honor dad with a personal appearance due to location and travel. His connection to the people of Harper College was very special. Thank for your note and best wishes. (Son) Bill McCabe
George Dorner
Tom was a best friend to many, always considerate of others and their families and especially of students. We treasure memories of that friendship and will miss sharing tales of family, the Marines, the ND Irish, early Harper College, math classes, and all sports at all levels. Mary and I are in Germany and also lament that we send final farewells from afar. Our condolences and thoughts are with Dorothy and the very large and beloved family.
Susan (McCabe) Sheffer
George Dorner, I’m sorry you and your wife were not able to make it to Dad’s funeral services. You were a good friend and colleague. It would have meant a lot to Dad that you reached out at this time.
judy Freeman
Dear McCabe family, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Judy Freeman
Susan (McCabe) Sheffer
Thank you, Judy.
Lawrence A. Wallace
My sisters and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this, your time of loss.
Deanne Alexander
I am so sorry for the loss Tom. My father, Dr. Louis Pennisi, was a dear friend and fellow professor at Harper. He always spoke so highly of Tom, and had the greatest admiration and respect for him. My condolences to all his loved ones from the Louis Pennisi Family.
Jacquelyn Aspito
Sincere condolences from the Aspito family. Our prayers n thoughts go out to the McCabe family. He was a fortunate man to have a very loving family.
The Hawkinsons
Diane and Tom: God Bless you all with peace and comfort. My condolences to you and the family.
Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Darryl Hawkinson, love you
Barbara Langworthy
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers out to you and your entire family.
Marylyn Osterkorn Ahlfeld
Tom McCabe will be missed by many especially from the Class of 1949 at St. Gregory the Great High School. I was blest to have known Tom for so many years, since the first grade at St. Greg’s. Many times we would speak of our days in our neighborhood and also of Tom’s love of his wife Dorothy and all of his children and grand children. I feel very honored to have shared so much time with Tom on our phone calls. Tom called me the night before he planned on entering Hospice and he passed the next day. My thoughts and prayers are for Tom’s wife, Dorothy and the family. God has given us so many happy memories of Tom’s life and love of the Marine Corps. Sincerely, Ozzie.
Susan (McCabe) Sheffer
Thank you for your kind words, Marylyn. Dad spoke fondly of you. He loved his time at St. Gregory’s. What a great group of friends! It meant a lot to Dad that you all kept in touch over the years.
Michele
Dorothy, I was so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Michele Ukleja
Laura Eder
I think the last time I saw your dad (Theresa) was at one of your 4th of July parties, and now I’m reading that he passed on the 4th. I will always smile when I think of him and remember him as a kind, funny and generous man, surely a blessing to all who knew him. Praying for your whole family (especially your sweet mom) during this difficult time.
Mercedes McGowen
I am out of town this week and regret I am unable to be in attendance at the wake or funeral. PLease accept my condolences and prayers for Tom and for your family in this time of loss.
zzz9
Tom and I were one of the first faculty members hired at Harper. I know he was looking forward to celebrating Harper’s 50th Anniversary in September. I will miss his subtle insights into what was happening at Harper. Tom was very instrumental in leading the faculty to make Harper the place it has become. I speak for all the Founding Faculty that we wish you Godspeed and Rest In Peace. May God welcome you into Heaven.