Thomas John Broderick, age 81 WWII Vet, 82nd Airborne passed away after a wonderful and courageous life. Beloved husband of 54 years to Eileen, nee Davis; loving father of Daniel (Nancy), Lucy, Scott (Kathleen), Catherine (Steve) Duffy, Rita (Kevin) Durkin, Thomas J., Jr. (Debbie) and the late Molly (Wayne) Barnett; Papa to 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; dear brother of Patricia (Jack) Desmond and Jacqueline Davis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Life long best friend to hundreds and a Happy Sox Fan.
   Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Barnabas Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to McDermott Foundation, 932 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607. (773) 238-0075.

Published in the Chicago Tribune on 2/12/2006.