Thomas Wayne Cholipski, age 58, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Private family services are planned for a later date.
Thomas was born November 23, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Matthew R. and Ida Y. (Bucci) Cholipski. He graduated from Holy Ghost Elementary School and Thornridge High School in 1972 in Dolton, IL. Thomas moved to Adams-Friendship in 1996. He worked at Practical Cents and NorthStar.
Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, model building, all types of art, watching t.v., listening to music, and supporting the Cubbies.
Thomas was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maria and Joseph Bucci; and Elizabeth and Zigmond Cholipski.
Survivors:
Parents: Matthew and Ida Cholipski of Grant Park, Illinois
Sister: Diana (Robert) Hillig-Shronts of Grant Park, Illinois
Sister: Cynthia (Robert) Crowley of Grant Park, Illinois
Niece: Lauren Crowley of Grant Park, Illinois
Nephew: Nicholas (Britney) Crowley of Bourbonnais, Illinois
Nephew: Andrew (Catherine) Hillig of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nephew: Adam Hillig of Denver, Colorado
Tom will be greatly missed. I always remember our conversations and it will be in my heart forever. God Bless your family at this time.
we all miss you tom you are deeply missed RIP tom
tommy is probably driving a fast shiny new mustang in heaven!! i’ll never forget when he pulled up in that shiny new car back in the late 70’s!! he couldn’t stop talking about it he was so excited! just one of many past memories that comes to mind! keep an eye on all of your loved ones from heaven tommy and one day we will all have a big cholipski reunion in heaven…so everyone be good!!!
Fireflies in Northern Wisconsin (aliens sending him signals), canteloupes rolling down stairs (Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte), beating tambourines to scare off the bears and post offices in heaven. Only a few of the treasured memories. Rest well and love to all. Cousin Karen
I would like to Thank all of the people in Tommy’s life that made him smile with a joke or a card or just a little love that made him feel taken care of and never forgotten. He loved his family so much and he help us know that it was o.k. not to be different. Thank You everyone. I love my brother so much and you will be in my thoughts..o.k.
I will forever smell bacon and eggs and think of my uncle. I have been so blessed to have had you as my uncle. You were my very 1st best friend. I wish we could have had you in are life for another 30yrs but i’m truely greatful for the 26 i’ve had. Love you always ok. your buddy..
Tommy…I will truly miss the minute by minute weather updates while we are in Wisconsin, and how we should not go out on the boat because it might get bad! 🙂 Our Wisconsin trips will not be the same without you! It was a true joy to know you and I know that you will be missed by many! Rest in Peace!
Uncle Tom, you have had such an important part in shaping our lives. Laughter, memories, fun, excitement.these are just a few words that come to mind when I think of you. You are now at home with God. My faith allows me to believe that I will see you again in paradise. Thanks for all the good times and memories, for they have made me the person I am today. Including a really good driver..OK? I love you Uncle Tom.
Uncle Tommy…a piece of you is a part of each of your nephews and niece. Our lives are forever touched with laughter, astonishment, great memories and stories for a lifetime. Couldn’t be more happy that you found such joy and peace with your friends and family in Adams-Friendship. Rest preacfully…OK!
I have very happy thoughts of my childhood growing up with my cousin, Tom. I will surely miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Although its been many years since we last visited with you, you have always been in our thoughts.I am so happy that you found such a great place to live with so many nice people. It has been comforting to know that you were happy in Wisconsin. We will miss the fact that you are no longer with us. Love your cousin Linda
Tommy
Our lifes will not be the same without you.
Our entire family would like to thank all of you wonderful people in Friendship/Adams that helped make Toms life so full of happyness.
Ma & Dad
Tom was an awesome person who will be missed. I looked forward to talking with him.
Tommy Salomi… You taught your Niece and Nephews about life… You taught them well. They are better people because of you. Thank You… Our trips to Cottonville will never be the same. We will all miss you Tom. Happy Fishing…
Tom was such a delight–I really enjoyed knowing him these past few years. I’ll miss conversations with him, his creativity in artwork and his expertise in electronics. RIP, Tom!
A dear angel is now in Heaven, chatting it up with the Good Lord. He got to see the Cubs beat the Brewers one last time and that made him very happy! My sympathies to the Cholipski family.
i like working with thomas and him giving me a hard time about the cubs and bears i will miss him alot
I will truly miss Tom. He was very intelligent if you listened to him. I always got along well with him when I worked at Practical Cents in Friendship and then when it moved to Adams. Maybe he will be driving a new car and the gas is cheaper up there. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so sorry to here of Tom’s passing. I worked with him for years and will miss hearing his voice and the stories he always had that made me smile. God Bless & take care.
I am so sorry about Tom’s passing! I truly enjoyed knowing Tom over the many years and have many wonderful memories of him! He will be greatly missed by many! Take care & God Bless!
I am so sorry about Tom’s passing! I truly enjoyed knowing Tom over the many years and have many wonderful memories of him! He will be greatly missed by many! Take care & God Bless!
Tom was a great person who had the best of intentions. I will treasure the art work he made for me over the years, and I will smile when I think of him and all of the stories he had to share. May it bring you comfort to to know how much he cared about all of you. He will truly be missed. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.