Harry Tobin was welcomed by his dearly departed family in heaven at age 82. Director of Vocational Education for the Chicago Board of Education for 35 years, Retired. Beloved best friend and husband of 57 years to Dot, nee Musial, Tobin; loving and devoted father of Catherine (Paul) Richards, Michael Tobin, Maryann Park, Diane Heimlich, John (Ellen) Tobin, David (Lisa) Tobin and the late Nancy Tobin; cherished grandpa of Alexander Robson, Elizabeth (Mike) Withers, Brian (Rory) Tobin, Robert Tobin, Matthew Park, Jessica Park, Amanda Richards, Greta Tobin, Christopher Richards, Olivia Tobin, Jacob Heimlich, Ryan Tobin and Brooke Heimlich; adoring great-grandpa of Lucas Withers, Max Withers, Barron Tobin and Alexandria Withers; dear brother of Lorrie (Don) Buechele, Rita (John) Aaron, Judy (Angelo) Rekounas and the late Carol (Bob, survived) Opel; fond uncle of many; also survived by many friends. Funeral Thursday August 17, 2017, 9:45 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL to Most Holy Redeemer Church, Evergreen Park. Mass 10:30 am. Interment, St Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Visitation Wednesday August 16 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Harry's innovative dedicated leadership to providing positive influence to teachers and promoting quality education for the children of Chicago has truly enriched many lives. They say angels are among us on earth; because of Harry we know this is true. He will be dearly missed. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is still with you watching over. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com
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