Thomas Arthur Rosko
June 27, 1928 - April 25, 2010
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Thomas Arthur Rosko
June 27, 1928 - April 25, 2010
Obituary
Thomas Arthur Rosko, 81, died Sunday, April 25, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas was born June 27, 1928 in Hillsboro, IL, the eldest of three sons. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts & Science in 1952 and a Master’s Degree in Labor & Industrial Relations in 1954. Thomas had a fulfilling career until retiring in 1993. He was a member of Saint Nicholas Parish, an avid golfer, and 22-year member at Mission Viejo Country Club.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lou Ann, and his three daughters, Marcia May, Elmhurst, IL, Lisa Montgomery, Trabuco Canyon, CA and Rebecca Wells, Mission Viejo, CA. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Christine Redmond. Thomas is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Erin Redmond Grunas, Megan May, Ryan Redmond, Lauren May, Kelly May, Alexandra Montgomery, Cole Montgomery and two great-grandchildren Nicholas and Justin Grunas.
Visitation services and Rosary will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Thursday, April 29 from 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 30 at 9 A.M. Saint Nicholas Catholic Church in Laguna Woods followed by interment at Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
6 responses to Thomas Arthur Rosko
David and Heather Smith says:
April 27, 2010
Tom was one of the great men that one is priviledged to meet in life. He was both a business mentor and a great friend and we will miss him dearly. Our condolences to the Rosko family.
Dermot and Janet Coughlan says:
April 27, 2010
Deepest sympathies Lou Ann. Tom was a wonderful man and Husband and we have very fond memories of him.
Tom and Terry Rosko says:
April 27, 2010
Louann and Family – I always enjoyed tremendously and will miss my Christmas Day phone conversations with Tom. I also have fond memories of golfing with Tom in the Rosko Golf Outings. My Dad was very fond of Tom. They can start a new golf outing tradition now that they are together again in heaven.
Mark Young says:
April 28, 2010
I had the great pleasure of working with Tom during his days at Derlan. While as lawyer to the company it was my role to advise, more often than not I learned from Tom’s wise counsel. My sympathies to his family, who meant everything to Tom.
Mary Beth Farr Putnam says:
April 28, 2010
My mom, Betty Farr let me know of your recent loss. I remember your family with fondness and enjoyed seeing Tom’s picture on this site. Please send my love to Marcia.