Thomas J. Fahey, age 58, of Elmhurst, longtime employee of Ft. Dearborn and WEI; dedicated girls basketball coach with Elmhurst Knights; beloved husband of Amy R., nee Howatt; devoted father of Molly; loving brother of Bill (Katie), Mary (Vince) Allendorf, Susan (Brian) Reardon, Kathy (Dennis) Wojcicki, John (Jennifer) and the late Jimmy Fahey; cherished son of the late Eleanor, nee Crnich, and the late William Fahey; dear uncle of 22 and great-uncle 14; fond Godfather of 3. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family are asked to meet Monday, at 9:15 for a 9:30 Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to pay their condolences. Livestream link and information to reserve your space for Mass available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
**Livestream Link here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7JifACLuo8
To reserve your space for Mass please email your name and number of people to rsvp@icelmhurst.org
ERIC RUSSO
Whenever I think of you I just picture your face with the smile on it that always told me you were up to something. As funny as I think I am, you could always out-joke me. And the Doug Thurston impressions….well they were better than Doug himself! You will be sorely missed my friend.
EDWARD CASMERE
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Fahey family.
Kathryn Hayley
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
BK Robert Maggio
Sincerest condolences. May God bless Tom on his new journey.
Sandy Trepes Condon
My parents and I are so sorry to hear your sad news. Sending our prayers and sympathy to the family. May Tom rest in peace.
Monica Gieser
Dear Amy,
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear that Tom lost his battle with cancer. The two of you did everything you could to help him fight a good fight. I know that you are a very strong, faith filled woman but this has to be a hard blow. Please know that I will keep you and your whole extended family and Tom’s soul in my prayers. May God bless you all, Monica
Lind Bliss
I worked with Tom at Fort Dearborn. He was a great guy. Tom will be greatly missed by all there. Keeping your family in my prayers. God bless and watch over your at this time. Rest in peace Tom.
Frank and Nancy tomaselli
So sorry for your loss. He is wrapped in the arms of your parents. Wonderful family.
Pam & Scooter Simon
Tom will be missed. Such a terrific man! Amy, you and Molly were so devoted and took great care of him. He was lucky to have you both.
May his memory be for a blessing.
❌❌
Mark Geraci
Kathy and Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. I will keep you in my prayers.
Mark Geraci
Jean Mosebach
Our family sympathies on hearing of Tom’s passing. We grew up with the Fahey clan on LaVerne Avenue in Hillside. Fond memories of Tom.
Larry Schmidt
We (the Schmidt’s, Larry and Jill) are very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Our Condolences.
Wartner family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fahey family, Amy and Molly.
Lowell Lucas
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of another Panther. Sending my condolences to all the family. R I P Tom.
Kathy Fahey Wojcicki
Thank you, Coach Lucas. Proviso basketball was a huge part of our family. So many proud moments of Tom on the court. He will be dearly missed by many.
Sharon Weaver
Dear Fahey family,
It didn’t matter how long I was away, no matter what, Tommy was always quick to welcome with a funny story. He will be so so missed but is in a better place for sure!
Love, Sharon
Misha Blackman
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Bretwisch
My sincere and deepest sympathies to the entire Fahey family on the loss of Tom…my best and most favorite teammate. May God be with Tom and all his family members. I’m sure Tom will keep good watch over all of you from above! Rest in peace Little Tommy!
Kitty Zurkowski
Dear Amy and Molly, and Kathy, Susan, Mary, John, and Bill:
We are so sad for you all and will keep you in our prayers. We hope your great memories will bring you peace.
Tom and Ted were passionate and opinionated about basketball – including their daughter’s teams which they loved coaching.
Kitty Zurkowski
Dear Amy and Molly, and Kathy, Susan, Mary, John, and Bill:
We are so sad for you all and will keep you in our prayers. We hope your great memories will bring you peace.
Tom and Ted were passionate and opinionated about basketball – including their daughter’s teams which they loved coaching. They never tired of rehashing every game. Thanks for being a good friend Tom.
Ted Zurkowski
Tom – I will miss all the great important and unimportant conversations we had about sports, coaching, work and family, as we tried like hell to stay in shape working out in the WEI workout room. You made those horrible workouts much easier as we joked and laughed while getting our workouts completed. No one ever made me laugh so much or so hard. You were a great husband, father, uncle, brother and friend. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to spend so much time together.
You really showed your toughness and love of life over these last couple of trying years. RIP Tommy.
My deepest sympathy to Amy, Molly and all the Fahey family.
Melanie Ryan
Regretfully, I am unable to offer my sincere condolences in person. Having known Eleanor and Bill was one of those special blessings in my life. Subsequently meeting other family members was a bonus as they reflected their parents values so well. Please know that I will pray for Amy, Molly and the Fahey family at this most difficult time. God bless.
Leenie VaGenius
Amy and Molly, I am John Cappeck’s ex sister-in-law and first met Tom when we stood up to John and Mary’s wedding. He was so kind, funny and genuine. Lots of laughs and good times over the years. Many fond memories with you, Amy, and I recall meeting Molly when she and Katie were wee ones. My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Tom who was an incredible husband, father and friend. I am praying that you will one day find peace and comfort on the other side of your deep sadness and pain.
Eileen VaGenius
Amy and Molly, I am John Cappeck’s ex sister-in-law and first met Tom when we stood up to John and Mary’s wedding. He was so kind, funny and genuine. Lots of laughs and good times over the years. Many fond memories with you, Amy, and I recall meeting Molly when she and Katie were wee ones. My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Tom who was an incredible husband, father and friend. I am praying that you will one day find peace and comfort on the other side of your deep sadness and pain.
Pat Kennedy O’Brien
I’m so sad to hear of Tom’s passing. He was always a good guy. Still to this day when golfing I often share with my husband and daughter, the important lessons he taught me. Mostly move along, don’t count your strokes on the green, keep up the pace! My sincere condolences to the Fahey family.
Perry Browder
Condolences to the entire Fahey family. May you be comforted by his eternal life in Christ. He s memory lives on in all of you. Prayers for comfort and peace-
Mary Anne Luczak
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Amy, Molly and the Fahey family! Tom was a blessing to many people. He was always smiling and making others happy. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, son, coach and friend to many. May Tom be granted God’s eternal life and peace!
Bob & Sandy Marjan
Amy: We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and our hearts go out to you. Your family will be in our prayers. Bob & Sandy Marjan