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Rev. Fred W. Tomzik, “Father Fred”


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Rev. Fred W. Tomzik, “Father Fred,” age 59, of Norridge. Beloved son of Beverly Louise Tomzik, nee Kocar and the late Frederick A. Tomzik; loving big brother of John Tomzik, Janice (Rick) Vercillo, Philip (Karin) Tomzik, Steven (Peggy) Tomzik, David (Kristi) Tomzik; dear uncle of Amy (Neil) Eckman, Thomas (Jenni Branstad) Vercillo, Emily Tomzik, Mark Tomzik, Luke Tomzik, Molly Tomzik; great uncle of Andy Eckman. “Padge” to many. Friend of many and loved by all. Fr. Fred left behind and touched many in his various capacities, including: Pastor of St. Louise de Marillac, LaGrange Park and St. Monica, Chicago; Priest at Nativity of our Lord, Chicago; Divine Infant, Westchester; St. Eugene, Chicago and Divine Savior, Norridge. Chaplain of the Norwood Park Fire Department; active member in both the Catholic Committee on Scouting and the Girl Scout Medals Committee. “Padge” influenced many teens and adults through Teen Clubs, Haunted Houses and Theater Lighting. Fred was the founder of S&G Lighting. Will Lie in State Monday, December 18, 2017 from 1 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 9 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at Divine Savior, 7740 W. Montrose Avenue Norridge, IL 60706. Wake Vigil will be held at 7 P.M. on Monday evening. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Memorials appreciated to St. Patrick High School, 5900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 or Divine Savior Church. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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