Passings

Rich Christoff, November, 2014

 Richard Wayne Christoff, 64, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 29, 2014, while on a family vacation in California surrounded by his loved ones. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Loyola University School of Law. Richard was an accomplished pianist and loved sharing his enthusiasm for music with his family and friends. Among his many other interests were travel, watching old horror and French detective movies, completing the NY Times crossword puzzle, sampling wines and cheeses, experimenting with unique cuisine, biking, and making people laugh at his expense. Richard always loved Chicago and was thrilled that his children chose to stay in the area where he saw them often. Richard was a dedicated attorney at the Law Offices of Sanford Kahn, Ltd. He began each day with a smile on his face and devoted his life to ensuring that his family and friends shared his happiness. Richard is survived by his wife Mary, his children Matthew, Anna, and Erin, his mother Adelle, and sisters Pamela (Ronald) Volkoff and Deborah (Michael) Cullen. A private memorial for family and friends is planned for Sunday. Because of his love of music, donations can be made in his name to Foundations of Music, 209 W Goethe St, Chicago, IL 60610.

Published in Chicago Tribune from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2014

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Tom Monico, February 2015

Thomas F. Monico, age 64, of Glenview. Beloved husband of Linda Monico nee Ullmann; loving father of T.J. (Rebecca) Monico and Laura Monico (fiancé Maxwell Penning); proud grandfather of Weston James Monico; dear son of Lucy and the late Donald Monico; dear brother of Michael D. (Tricia) Monico; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be private. Memorials may be made to Erika's Lighthouse (897 1/2A Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093), JDRF Illinois (1 North LaSalle Street #1200, Chicago, IL 60602), or Misericordia (6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660)

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Tom was a great Monarch; he was true to his friends. There are a few of us that were his lifelong friends from grammar school, Mendel and then stayed connected to the end. He was a great organizer and many of us are are still recovering from White Sox opening games.

There are many, many funny stories to be recalled but the real story is that he did some great things in his professional life in providing affordable housing.

William Tennison Jr.       June 2014

William "Bill" Tennison, age 63; of Charlotte, NC and Chicago, IL. Bill was a seasoned financial executive, voracious reader, and avid golfer who will be remembered for his patience, kindness, and strength of spirit. He was the cherished father of Richard Tennison and Laura (Michael) Bieselin; caring brother of Thomas Tennison and Diane (Ed) Szofer; fond uncle of three nieces and two nephews; and treasured friend to many; preceded in death by his parents, William J. Sr. and Elsie (nee Luick) Tennison. Funeral Mass Friday June 20th at 10:00 am, St. Isaac Jogues Parish, 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale, IL; entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Hillside, IL.

Published in Chicago Tribune on June 19, 2014

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