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Thomas J. Cak

December 4, 1941 - August 30, 2018
Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Wednesday 9/5, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 | Map
Thursday 9/6, 10:30 am
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409
708-863-5398 | Map
Thursday 9/6

Thomas J. Cak, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Catherine (Jeffery) Diener, son Philip James Cak, sister Marilynn (late Dale) Madsen, brother Jerry (Pat) Cak and grandsons Matthew and Brenden. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara.Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday,Continue Reading

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Philip Cak left a message on September 5, 2018:
Thomas John Cak, was a very dear man I love you man he always seen the upside of things he was a good husband to my mother Barbara Jean Cak, and then turn Barbara was a good wife to Tom he loved his dog Sophie a duck sound I always like to bark when someone came to the door Tom enjoyed his photography all his life even as a youth in his mom's basement he be taking pictures using development chemicals and took that love of Art self-expression and made it into a business for many decades the business florist because of his Passions for the art that he enjoyed and it was photography in my life I've experienced a lot of good people but Tom still above all of them he was just kind his very faithful and his belief in God and doing right by others it was an honor and a privilege to call him father and these times now when we get older it seems like the ones we love the most seems to fade away we have memories of them in our hearts and our minds and hanging on our walls I was 10 years old when Tom brought me into the family and call me son as I grew up Tom guided me with kindness and Love & Faith he was a good Catholic and always made me proud to be an altar boy and look out and see my family at church and God's house belief was very strong and our family Tom was a God-fearing man and he believed in doing good by others always had a joke long as favors rock and roll will never die always made me laugh when he say that he seemed to become an eagle scout he see me educate myself he see me grow up to be a man I long for those days the kindness from him or the conversations that we would have for my adventures in the real world he loves his photography the Arts and the skillfulness of his photography work with second to none he was a good husband to my mom I think now he's in heaven with Mom Sophie sitting on a nice Beach having some lemonade enjoying the fruits of being a good Christian as a Christian he taught me what love and Faith and Hope and being a good man was all about these are the last days of a good man Rest in Peace Dad always loved you respected you and believed in you and being your son always gave me great pride it is time lay things to rest and go in peace your final rest may God look after you hold you and keep you love your son Philip James Paul soliday Jr (cak)
Susan Holden left a message on September 5, 2018:
Tom Cak, my uncle, my godfather, godfather to our twin girls....and so very much more.Uncle Tom was a man of unfailing faith and kindness, integrity and humility, with an unmatched desire for learning and sharing with others. A man so passionate for his culture, his community, his church, his work and his family....you gave so much to us all. I will forever cherish your singing "Wake Up Little Susie" and making my sleepy, 6 year old, body dance with you in your effort to wake me for school, the "Dollar for a beer" you would give to me for lunch that would make me laugh, the time and care that you would take, each night, to practice Polish words with me or our time sitting watching A.L.F. together while we laughed at your analysis of the show and it's crazy content.....you loved A.L.F. more than I did!Your heart must be filled with joy and comfort, as is mine, that you're now able to smooch Aunt Barb, to sing and dance with her in the hallways again, to be next to your love. I know you missed her so much. We will all miss you but will always remember your brilliance in life and will feel your love that continues within us always.Susie, Josie & Allesia
Kristine Tague (Borcz) left a message on September 4, 2018:
I am so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Your family welcomed us into their home on many occasions and I looked forward to our Christmas get-together every year. Tom and Barb are ever in my memory and I miss them. I will continue to pray for Tom, as he always asked any time we’d part. Love and prayers to you all in this difficult time.
Dean Sangalis left a message on September 4, 2018:
Dear Cak Family-We were very sorry to read of the passing of Tom. We were associated for many years and remember him fondly.May your faith, family, friends and memories give you comfort and peace.Dean Sangalis, Gayle Pahl, MaryJo Neely & Barbara Mesarch
Philip Bodamer left a message on September 4, 2018:
What a great loving, caring, soul Tom was. Just an all around nice guy. I will always remember his great sense of humor. Rest In Peace Uncle Tom!
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Gordon Stamper, Jr. left a message on September 1, 2018:
Deepest condolences from the Stamper Family, and Rest In Peace, Tom. You were and are a good soul.
MaryAnn Drosos left a message on August 31, 2018:
Tom was truly a gentle soul, met him at the Albertine Home, loved & missed his wife, dachshund & photography! Enjoyed his conversation every Friday morning for the last few years. Famous question was always “Is Rock n roll here to stay?” May you rest in eternal peace Tom, you will always be remembered. Happy you came into my life.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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