Thomas F. Gajewski, 71 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away in Geneva on Tuesday afternoon, July 12, 2016 following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 11, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Thaddeus and Mary Gloria (Bavido) Gajewski. He was raised and educated in Chicago and was united in marriage to Eileen Baka in 1961, the couple made their home in Bensenville and later Schaumburg. He worked in sales for many years in the chemical industry. On December 6, 1980, he married Shirley A. Townsend in Arlington Heights. They made their home in Hoffman Estates and later Bartlett and then moved to Huntley in 2005. Tom operated SCAT Cleaning in Bartlett for many years and had for the past ten years been employed at Target in Algonquin. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golf, raising flowers and his Miniature Schnauzer dogs.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Huntley, his sons, Thomas F. (Marisa) Gajewski, Jr., of Chicago, Robert Gajewski of Columbia, South Carolina, his daughter, Barbara Marie Bavido of Orlando, Florida, his step-sons, Scott (Jalylee) Townsend of Elgin and Christopher (Michelle) Townsend of South Elgin, his grandchildren, Alex, Luke, Emily, Abigail, Brandon, Natalee, Isabelle & Emma and his sister, Janet (Bill) Kavc of Chicago.
A Memorial Gathering will on Saturday, July 16th from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Service of Remembrance at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Shirley and Family, I will always remember Tom smiling and loving to be with his beautiful wife Shirley. My husband and I will keep Tom and all of you in our prayers.
Very, very sad about my dear step-dads passing. He was a wonderful man, dad and grandpa. It is sad, but I know he is pain free and happy in heaven now.
Tom might have been my Step-Dad but he was my second Dad, best friend and fishing buddy. He was also a kind and caring Grandpa to my little girls as well. He will be truly missed by everyone. I love him so much.
I am very sorry for your families loss. He was loved by many, and know that he is in a better place, and is pain free now. The family is in my prayers.
Memories of our dear classmate, Tom - Rest in Peace....Class of 1958 - St. Gen's grammar school Love and sympathy to his family.
Though the tears still fall selfishly because it's hard to wrap my brain around a world without dad in it. Dad was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. I'm glad he is at peace and no longer in pain running like the wind with his dogs in our Father's house.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! I hope you can find peace in knowing Tom is out of pain.
I will always remember the times spent growing up in Bensenville and living next door to the Gajewskis. Mr. G was tough guy who always spoke his mind. The Friday and Saturday nights spent playing cards with my parents, while us kids were outside playing and trying to get into trouble. Mr G, at times, treated me like I was another son especially if I did something wrong. LOL RIP Mr. G, and maybe you can get together with my dad now and have another block party
Its been 7 years since I saw you. I wonder how long I’ll be keeping track of the day you passed. I miss you and love you.