Thomas P. Howard, 62 of Lake in the Hills, died with his family by his side, May 22, 2016
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am on Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Huntley Animal House.
Thomas was born July 9, 1953 the son of John and Lorraine Howard. He married Jessica M. Zuniga on May 8, 1976. He worked for the Skokie Park District until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, telling jokes and was an animal lover. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica, his children, Heather (Adam) Brown, Matt(Jennifer) Howard and Ryan (Michelle) Howard. He is survived by his grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel, James, Mia, Sophia, Isabella, Ryan II, and Victoria Grace. He is survived by his brothers, and sisters, Susan Kurzin, Michael (Anita) Howard, Deb (Phil) Moss, John (Dale) Howard and by many nieces and nephews.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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So sorry for your loss. Haven' seen "Bone" for a long time but thought of him often. "Fast Jack".
SO SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A GREAT GUY. WE KNOW YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LOVE YOU MAN. FRIENDS FOREVER....NORBYTONI
Jessica, Tom was a great friend, Co worker, and person he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to the family for your loss, Tom was a close friend. He will be a missing link in our group. I will always think of his special humor and our fishing trips. Our prayers are with you.
All my childhood memories of my cousin Tom have been flooding back. We were very closee as kids and then drifted apart as we got older. But I will always remember a boy and a man who loved his family and life so well. He always had a good word to say and a laugh that was contageous. He reminded me of our grandmother Veronica for his mild manner and sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest well, Tom.