Loving Husband and best friend for over 55 years to Carol (nee Bates). Best Father a child could ever have to Thomas (Amy) Ashe, Carol (Thomas) Gilmartin, Brian (Sue) Ashe and Jennifer (Rich) Casillas.
Cherished “Pa” to Brian, Katie, Michael, Megan, Kelly, Kayla, Thomas and Jack. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Anastasia Ashe. Lifetime Golf Partner to Brothers Lawrence (Rose) Ashe and Kevin (the late Lynn) Ashe. Beloved son in law of the late William and Lucille Bates. Loving brother in law to Janet (William) Moran, Thomas (Shelly) Bates and Susan (Mark) Stymiest. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Hole in “1” Golfer @ Coyote Run 8-16-2019. Vis Kid thru and thru. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. Tom worked for over 33 years at the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad as Director of Marketing. Tom was home for 2 years after leaving the RR, helped take excellent care of his Mother, who had taken ill. After his mother passed, he was terribly bored, especially during the winter, (no golf months). Tom then worked for the City of Chicago for another 10 years.
Tom and Carol moved to Beverly 51 years ago and raised their children in a home that is now 135 years old. It has a large yard with golf memorabilia and you could find Tom there many times putting the golf ball. Tom was an avid golfer since 8th grade. He just absolutely loved the game and was so thrilled when he got his hole in one in 2019.
Tom was a very gentle and quiet man, with an extremely dry sense of humor. His family meant everything to him and there is no child who could ever have a better Father. He would always tell his children to remember the key word before doing anything, “THINK”. This little bit of knowledge was passed down to his grandchildren; I will miss him forever, as well as I know our children will also.
Visitation Sunday May 23rd, from 4pm to 8pm at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors located at 3600 W. 96th St. Evergreen Park, IL. Memorial Mass at Christ the King Church at 10 am on May 24th, 9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.
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