Thomas C. Russell, age 84, of Elmhurst, formerly of Joliet, Veteran of USAF, Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1952 and University of Notre Dame Class of 1956, member Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council and lifelong White Sox fan; beloved husband of Grace R., nee McGowan; loving father of Margaret L. Odell, Thomas M. (Deborah) Russell, Katherine T. (Mark) Chapman and Matthew J. Russell; proud grand-father of Riley and Mitchell Russell and Allison Odell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Russell
VISITATION
Tuesday
Oct
23
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
Wednesday
Oct
24
8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday
Oct
24
9:30 a.m. at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
134 Arthur Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
INTERMENT
Wednesday
Oct
24
Following Mass
Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery
Alexander and Myrtle
Elmhurst, IL
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to :
The charity of your choice.
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Mark Chapman
Proud to have had “T” as my father-in-law, I will miss him. Prayers for my wife and her (my) family.
Jon Genier
My condolences to Tom’s family. May the hope expressed at Job 14:13-15 give you some comfort for your great loss.
Matthew
Thank You for your kind words. This is Matthew, Tom’s youngest son
Peter Wegler
My deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Pete
Rita Moy
My condolences to the Russell family. He was a lovely man, and he will be missed. May his love and your memories with him give you strength at this difficult time. May Mr. Russell rest in peace.
Kate Russell Chapman
Happy Thanksgiving Dad. I am so far beyond thankful for you. I feel your presence in my life every single day. You have not left my side and you never will. I love ❤️ Dad. Until we meet again…
Kate Russell Chapman
Merry Christmas Dad. I miss you beyond words…
Kate Russell Chapman
Merry Christmas Dad. ❤️
Kate Russell Chapman
To the cutest Leprechaun in Heaven…Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Dad! ❤️ ❤️