Lawrence "Larry" A. Tomazin
Obituary
United States Air Force Veteran, Age 92, of Bridgeview, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Larry was born on December 10, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Anton and Mary (Papish) Tomazin.
He and his wife Connie recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Together they raised four children, Marianne (Mike) Malaychuk, Larry Jr. (Nancy), Patti (Thys) Jones and Tom (Jennie). All were so proud of their father.
Larry cherished his grandchildren, Jessica (Billy), Michael, Justin (Alexa), Thys, Mattie, Paige, Josh, Nikki, Abby, Mitch and Hayden. They all loved their Poppy very much. He was so proud of his great grandchildren, Liam and Olivia, and they always had so much fun together.
Loving brother to Eddie (Rosie), Anthony “JR” (Charlotte), Bobby (Rosemary) and Billy (Nancy). Larry was cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews, he loved them all.
He was a bright light who lived life to the fullest, spreading love and kindness to everyone he encountered. His gentle and caring heart touched the hearts of many, and his family & friends meant everything to him. He leaves behind cherished memories that will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace, surrounded by the love he so generously shared with all who knew him.
Funeral Mass at St. Fabian Catholic Church, Bridgeview, Illinois, Friday August 4th at 11:30 A.M. The funeral mass will be live-streamed; to view click on- https://saint-fabian.org/livestream, click livestream, and click Larry Tomazin to view the mass.
A luncheon reception will immediately follow. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Larry would appreciate memorials to Special Olympics Wisconsin.org or Young at Heart Adult Day Services and Home Care Senior Outing and Care Services (S.O.C.S.). These were two of his favorite organizations he held close to his heart.
Arrangements entrusted to Debbie Zefran Jerry, funeral director and friend.
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Services
August 4, 2023
11:30 AM
St. Fabian Catholic Church
8300 S. Thomas Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Jen's Guesthouse
8989 South Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
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Lawrence "Larry" Tomazin
December 10, 1930-July 29, 2023
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Donations
Special Olympics Wisconsin
2310 Crossroads Drive, Suite 1000, Madison WI 53718
Tel: 1-800-380-3071
Web: http://specialolympicswisconsin.org
Senior Outing & Care Services (S.O.C.S.) c/o Young At Heart
6504 Joliet Road, Countryside IL 60525
Tel: 1-708-639-4342
Web: http://youngathearthc.info