Thomas Francis Patrick O’Malley, of Huntley, passed away on Saturday evening, November 12, 2016 at the age of 80.
Tom was born June 28, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois as the son of Irish immigrants, Michael and Margaret (McDonough) O’Malley. He graduated from DePaul Academy and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following his discharge from the Marines, he became a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. He was united in marriage to Rita Twohig on June 11, 1960. The couple made their home in Chicago where their four children were born and then Mt. Prospect where they raised their family. Tom worked in labor relations in the trucking industry and later in transportation for movies being filmed in Chicago. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially at the race track where he owned numerous race horses over the years. In 2004 he and Rita moved to Sun City in Huntley.
He is survived by his wife, Rita, of Huntley; his children, Kevin (Charlotte) O’Malley of Cary, Michael (Tina) O’Malley of Hawthorn Woods, Kathleen O’Malley of Arlington Heights and Thomas (Tracy) O’Malley of Cary; and his grandchildren, Shannon, Patrick, Erin, Meghan, Ryan, Shane, Finn, Paul, Sean, Grace and Katelyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Mary Ellen and Margaret Theresa and his brother, Michael Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association at ALSA.org. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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To the O'Malley family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. In having the opportunity to get to know Tom's son, Mike, of the past year, I know Tom's values of family and friendship are the touchstone for all of you. Tom is in my prayers this evening.
Our beloved Tom will be in our thoughts and hearts forever. We loved him dearly.
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathies to your family.
Aunt Rita, Kevin, Michael, Kathleen, and Thomas I remember the clan picnics and everybody thinking I was Uncle Toms daughter. And I remember when my mom died and he treated me like I was his. I know that I have been gone a long time, but I never stopped loving all of you. I wish I could be there for you now, but the finances to fly in from California are beyond me right now. My prayers and heart are with you. All my love, Debbie
Mrs O, We are so sorry to here of Mr OMalley's passing our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire OMalley Family. Mr OMalley was one of a kind, He was always a positive influence in my life. Love Mr O. Anthony Concialdi
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the OMalley Family.
Kevin and Michael, my condolences to you and the rest of your family on the passing of your father. Although I didnt know him, I know from interactions with both of you how much his family adored him. As a former fraternity brother of Kevin and a recruiter that worked with Michael I just wanted to pay my respects.
Mike, I was sorry to hear about your father passing away. It has been almost 30 years since DePaul but I still think of you as a good friend. I wish I could make it in for the service and pay my respects to your mom and family but know I will be thinking of you and yours during this time.