Thomas W. McGorey, 87, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018, with loving family by his side.  Beloved and devoted husband of the late Mary Kay (nee Hogan) for 63 years.  Tom left us to join Mary Kay in time for their 64^th anniversary on January 30.  Tom and Mary Kay grew up on the same block on Chicago’s West Side, raised their family in Bellwood and retired to Burr Ridge. Cherished father of Katie (Tom) Watson, Margie (Chuck) DiGangi, Pattie (John) Bomher and Dr. Thom (Janice) McGorey.  Proud and adoring “Pa” to grandchildren Jeannette (Josh), Brian (Heather), Kim (Joey), Dan (Cecily), Jon (Brooke), Amy; Rob (Erin), Erin, Christine (Matt); Sean (fiancée Pooja), Kevin, Patrick; Kelly (Mike), Meghan and John and to great-grandchildren Keenan, Avelyn, Madilyn, Moriah, Isaac, Gianna, Joey, Michela, Adriana and Charlotte.  Preceded in death by his loving parents, John Joseph and Margaret McGorey, and his sisters Lillian, Geraldine and Patricia.  Loving brother of Margaret McGorey and brother-in-law of Sandra (the late Bob) Hogan and Jack Dolan. Loved by many nieces and nephews, dear friends and countless others whose lives he touched. Tom worked 29 years for Illinois Bell and enjoyed gathering with fellow phone company retirees at the Over-the-Hill luncheons. His Catholic faith was a cornerstone of Tom’s life.  He and Mary Kay were actively involved in their parishes – St. Mel, St. John Chrysostom and St. John of the Cross.  Tom was ordained a Permanent Deacon in 1979 and ministered for the past 30 years at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs. Tom also served for 13 years as Associate Director of the Office of the Diaconate. Tom will be remembered as a quiet, gentle man who lived a life of service to others and cherished time spent with family. Tom’s family is grateful for the loving and compassionate care provided to him by the staff at Belmont Village (Carol Stream) and Dr. Paul Chiang/Northwestern Medicine (NM) HomeCare Physicians in his final months and NM Hospice in his final days. Visitation will be held at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th Street, Countryside on Sunday, Feb 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Monday, Feb 5, friends and family will gather at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John of the Cross, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs at 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or gifts, family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Tom’s memory. Service Info: (708) 352-6500 or please visit www.hjfunerals.com