Havey, Thomas William

Thomas William Havey, age 98 died Sunday March 7, 2021. Tom, a lifelong Chicago resident was born on June 21, 1922. He lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the past 16 years. The two most important relationships in his life were with God and Family. He liked sports with an emphasis on baseball and golf. He liked restaurants and the communication that came in a relaxed atmosphere. He liked to work hard and celebrate often. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago and in 1948 established the CPA firm, Thomas W. Havey & Co. which evolved into one of the largest accounting firms in the Chicago area. Predeceased by his wife of 58 years (1946-2004), Catherine (nee Kennedy). Survived by their seven children, Kathleen (John) Fuchs , Jim (Charlotte), Mike (Eileen), Tom (Annabelle), Ed (Trish), Dr. Robert (Rita), Joseph (Gloria), 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Also, survived by dear companion, Michele Gill. All of these individuals loved Thomas Havey. He gave of himself and helped others as a volunteer and supporter for various charities/organizations including: Catholic Charities of Chicago (Board Member/President), Society of Jesus (Development Board), Loyola University (Citizen Board Chairman), St Vincent DePaul Society (Board Member) and, as a result of the Irish blood within him (not 100%), served as the 86 th President of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago. Due to COVID restrictions Mass will be limited to family and livestreamed from Old St Pat’s Catholic Church at 12:30PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021. https://livestream.com/oldstpats/thomashaveyfuneralmass Interment will be private at All Saints Cemetery and Mausoleum, 700 N River Road, DesPlaines, Illinois, 60016. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Big Shoulders Fund (benefitting Catholic Education) 212 W. Van Buren Suite 900 Chicago, 60607 and/or Misericordia 6300 N. Ridge Ave Chicago, 60607. Funeral Info: Blake Lamb Funeral Home, (708) 6361193.

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