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”The Greatest of the Greatest Generation"

The good life for Tom Broderick started when he met Eileen.  As faithful Roman Catholics from Irish American families, Tom and Eileen settled on the south side of Chicago.  Tom’s newly established insurance business flourished,  and their family increased to seven children.  

Tom’s many achievements exceed the limits envisaged for this album; however, some of these noteworthy achievements ought to be acknowledged, at least by subject or area. Tom Broderick:

·        Married Eileen and they raised seven children.

·        Helped found the Blinded Veterans  Association.

·        Established a successful insurance brokerage.

·        Continued a lifelong camaraderie with 508th PIR veterans.

·        Earns the admiration, love and respect of all that meet him.

Thomas and Eileen Broderick were married May 12,  1951  at the Great Lakes Naval Station Hospital, IL.

They raised seven children Dan, Rita, Lucy, Scott, Katy, Tommy and Molly (deceased).

They have 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Recently two of their paratrooper grandsons served as paratroopers in overseas combat areas.


Tom and Eileen Broderick

 Tom and Eileen reside at: St. Andrews Village #21 Royal Troon, Michigan City, IN 46360

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