Born August 22, 1941 in Chicago, he was the son of William and Julie (Ziemba) Basco. He married Judith Marie Waskowski on November 22, 1969 in Pekin. She died October 16, 2020 in Pekin. He also was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Meredith E’Cole Basco and Angel Noel Basco.
Surviving are two daughters, Brigette (Dan) Sullivan and Korissa (John) Burns, both of Pekin and seven grandchildren, Zachary Sullivan, Carter Sullivan, Braden Sullivan, E’Cole Mucciante, Logan Mucciante, Gavin Burns and Drake Burns. He also leaves a brother-in-law, Tom Waskowski of Pekin; a sister-in-law, Joyce Waskowski of Sun Lakes, Arizona and several nieces and nephews that he thought the world of.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Tom enjoyed a long career as a cost accountant, first with Komatsu in Peoria, later with Vactor Manufacturing in Streator and last with Kress Corporation in Brimfield. He retired at age 72.
His family was his everything and he strived to never miss his kids or grandkids activities. He liked watching sports and enjoyed fishing while on family trips to Nokay Lake in Minnesota.
Tom was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin and a member of Knights of Columbus Archbishop Schlarman Council #3507 in Pekin. He coached girls’ basketball for seven years at St. Joseph School and also formerly coached girls’ softball at the Pekin Union Mission. He loved coaching his girl’s in Gus Macker Tournaments throughout the area too.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Tom was a gentle soul that put everyone else first, especially in caring for his dear wife.
His private memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. Father Michael Andrejek will officiate. No visitation is planned. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin, with military rites accorded by the United States Air Force and Tazewell Military Rites Team. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 300 South 6th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
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