Thomas Smith Obituary

I knew Tom at JSS school where he worked in the classroom with our youngest students. He loved those kids. I will miss our "consultations" when he asked me about health issues. He never failed to say "thank you" Blesssings to Tom and all his family. Nurse Geri

Tom, God bless you. I met Tom in 2015 during a successful Aldermanic campaign in the 41st Ward. He was a tremendous worker and without a doubt had "The Gift of the Gab", people in the precincts loved him. I regret the last few years I haven´t had contact with him. May God Rest your Soul Tom. Michael Byrne. Retired Lieutenant CPD.

Dear Smith Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Tom. I have so many great memories growing up with him, going to SMM with him. Playing nerf football on Armstrong school lot, sleep overs at his house, Aunt Margie taking us on small trips. His big smile and laughter. I last saw him at Pepe Lopez's mother's funeral. I told him I missed him and loved him. He will be always in my heart and mind. Rest my friend in peace, you are home and I will see you again. Love, John McGuire.

To all I send peace, love, and harmonious moments spent throughout life with a loving being.

Sending prayers for peace to all the Smith family as you grieve the loss of Tom...and celebrate the life of a well-loved man.

We´re so sad to hear of this loss. We will always remember your welcoming smile at dinner at your parents DC home - years ago. Be our guardian Andes- and rest in peace. Our sincerest condolences. Tom and Lisa (Vitale) Brege

Tommy was a very deep thinker and was always wondering about life and our missions in this life. We shared a great love of our Chicago sports teams, especially grandpa´s love of the Cubs. Well miss you on opening day, but I´m sure you and grandpa can bring home another WS trophy soon

Dear Smith Family
Jack and Marilyn
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I´m sure I haven´t seen him but I´m sure I might have babysat for him.
Not sure what number he was?
I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Cathy Quinlan

Dear Smith Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Please know that you and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I send you this Irish blessing. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Tom has left many great memories that will continue to brings smiles to our face's.

With deepest sympathies,

My deepest condolences and prayers. It was so nice to have dinner with him during our recent visit. This (or photo from same session) in Grandma & Grandpa's house is an iconic memory of our visits to Chicago.

Rest in peace and love Tommy

Tom was one of the smartest people I´ve ever met. Rest in peace my friend

Tom Smith...

I don't know even where to begin. Four years of Loyola was a blip on the screen. I got to know Tom a lot better after college when I moved to Bethesda. I was only there for a year but spent a lot of time with him and other Loyola friends. I will never forget when I got a call from him on a fall day in 1999 asking me what I was doing for lunch. He practically came to pick me up at Fort McHenry in Air Force One ... so the story goes. He put me in a receiving line next to the Mayor of Baltimore, Martin O'Malley and the Baltimore County Executive, Dutch Ruppersberger.

I shook President Bill Clinton's hand as we swiftly moved to the motorcade that was about to take us to the Baltimore convention center where President Clinton addressed the NAACP Convention. Afterwards, I had a moment with President Clinton and he asked me about my love for New Orleans music. A very special moment for me made possible by a very special friend of mine.

Tom Smith - I love you and will miss you, Brother. May you rest in peace.

By the way, most exciting lunch I have ever had without eating a damn thing.

Slainte'

I played rugby with Tom at Loyola in the 80s. A great leader on the field and off, he had a presence you could feel and a never quit attitude - regardless of the score he gave 100% for his teammates. He loved Loyola Rugby and Loyola loved him back. "With you" always. I miss you already.