Tom was born December 7, 1948 in Chicago to the late Charles and Marcella (nee Slocum) Azzarello. He is the cherished brother to Carla (Victor) Pagani and the late John Azzarello; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; fond cousin to many.
Tom honorably served in the United States Air Force. He was a banker for Northern Trust before moving to Carbondale, IL to pursue his love of photography. Tom earned his Master's in Fine Arts and taught photography for many years. He was the official photographer and documentarian of family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 9:00 am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church (9235 S. Hamilton Ave; Chicago, IL 60643) with Fr. Lawrence Sullivan officiating. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made towards the Southern Illinois Foundation. To leave online condolences, please visit Blake-Lamb Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made towards Southern Illinois University Foundation https://siuf.org/giving/payment.php
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