Thomas “Tom” Cristofaro, 42, of Hampshire, died June 21, 2023.
Thomas was born April 16, 1981. He currently was the manager of Napa Hampshire and Genoa. Tom was fun loving, never knew a stranger and would help anyone at any time. He lived every day to the fullest. He was an outdoors man and enjoyed hunting, fishing at the family’s place up North. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his children Thomas Cristofaro, Jr., Gianna Cristofaro, and Paisley Cristofaro. By his parents, Scott (Lucia) Irwin, Kim (Neil) Paff, and T.J. Cristofaro, by his siblings, Scott (Samantha) Irwin, Dustin(Melissa) Irwin, Tony Cristofaro, Michelle Cristofaro, Randy Skeel, Katie (Mike) DeBord and Kristen Schneider, and by many nieces and nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins and by his grandparents, Geraldine Moskovitz, Roberta Paff, and Richard Kiessig
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for his children.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 4—8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 11:00am at the funeral home burial will in Hampshire cemetery.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Tommy you were the first person I met when I came to Hampshire and you quickly became my friend and in a short time you became one of my best friends and the day you left this world you were a brother to me! You’ve helped me in so many ways with so many problems and projects in my life and I promise I will never forget you! I love you buddy and I’m gonna miss you soooo much!
My deepest condolences to Toms family and friends. Tom was a very nice man. I knew him through my job at BP Speedy Mart
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Mary & Jerry Kabat
Tommy you and have been very close and the best of friends over the years through some of the worst times in our lives but more importantly a lot of the best times in our lives. I will forever cherish time great times we shared together and with the amazing family that took me in as part of yours. You will be forever missed by my wife Jill and myself. I’ve come to love and cherish everyone of our combined families and our memories will live on through them . Until I see you again in the next life , look over us all and rest easy my dear brother.❤️
Tom - I’ve known you for over 23 years. We were a family for a long time. Your kids are forever going to miss you and will never be the same. I cried today thinking of who is going to walk Gianna down the aisle- or see your son get married.. They say that the good die young and this is truly hitting home. We were friends through it all. We loved you and you would take the shirt off Your back to help anyone who needed it.. You never got to have Thomas first beer when he turns 21 in a few months … May God Hold you in his arms and may you be at peace for eternity. Please watch over your kids as they are going to need it. As I wrote this a bird flew right next to my head. It was you wasn’t it. Trying to scare me…. You knew I was afraid of birds. This was the closest a bird even got to me. Thank you for the reminder that you are still with us. We will Miss you forever - until we meet again - watch over all that have passed before you and make a special trip to make sure Mya, Lady girl and Max are around you. All our love.
Sending much love, hugs and prayers for all the family and friends. I pray God will give you all comfort, strength and peace. May you feel His arms wrapped around you. He is with you all in this time of loss. God be with ya'll.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to your family always!
I am one of Tom's many uncles. I always found it funny to have a nephew only 10 years my junior! I'd known him since he was a young teenager and shortly after, he'd began his career at Napa in Streamwood. Always helpful and kind. Such a shame, I too lost my Dad at the young age of 19. It's been a constant struggle as I've no doubt his kids will endure. My heart goes out to all that are grieving this loss and I pray for their strength. May he now walk with the Lord among all of his glory. We will meet once again.
My deepest sympathies to Tom's family and friends. Tom was so much fun to talk with when he would call into the office. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I will miss him greatly. Love and hugs to all.
Our thoughts & prayers to Scott, Lucia & family for your unexpected loss. Tom was truly one of a kind, friendly, funny & big-hearted! He will always be with us at the Point!! Your upnorth friends, Tim & Mary
Our family's condolences. We are sorry for your loss of Tom and our prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss. Met Tom through Sandwich Napa. Great guy, I'm sure will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great guy. I’ve known him for over 16 years. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. RIP Tommy