Obituary

Thomas Joseph Parkins, of Glencoe, IL, passed away on November 14, 2022. Tom was the son of Maurita and Raymond Pinczkowski, Sr. Following in his father’s footsteps, Tom was devoted to The Boy Scouts of America, earning the honor of Eagle Scout. After Tom graduated from Bayview High School, he went on to study History and Business at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and was a proud member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. After graduation, Tom pursued a career in finance. He was the branch manager at several stock brokerage firms over the years and was universally loved by those who were lucky enough to work for him. Tom met Patti when she interviewed with him for a job, and he asked her out on a date instead. It was “love at first sight” and they were happily married for 37 years. Tom loved all things ‘Wisconsin’ from the Northwoods to the Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. He was always a South Side Milwaukee boy at heart. He is survived by his loving wife Patti Levin, his father-in-law Leon Levin, his brother Raymond (Jean Gallagher) Pinczkowski, Jr., his adoring children Bradley (Jennifer) Parkins, Daniel (Stephanie) Parkins, Megan (Adam) Hendrickson, Amy Parkins (Jack Johnson). He is also survived by his true sources of joy, his grandchildren, Katherine and Jack Parkins, Theodore and Leo Hendrickson, Owen and Elijah Parkins, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who each meant the world to him. Chapel Service Thursday, November 17, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For additional information, and a link to view the service online, visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Medicine, an organization our family is forever grateful to. Please raise a Heineken in a toast to Tom when you get a chance.

Service Information

Service : Thursday, November 17th at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand RoadArlington Heights

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November 17th, 2022

The world is a better place because of Tom’s light and love. His bright smile was a blessing and inspiration to anyone in its midst. Tom’s children’s eulogies were precious and a gift to all who witnessed them. I am grateful to have been one of those who did. Tom’s gorgeous legacy and spirit will endure, so evident in the stories and words of his beloved children. May the family find comfort in the embrace of family and friends…and in knowing that Tom is just a breath away.

~Nancy H. Rothstein
~Friend, Chicago, IL

November 16th, 2022

Tom was a good man. I’m glad I knew him. I know how deeply he cared about his children and family. I can only imagine how difficult these past few years have been. My sincere condolences to all of you.

~Leon Finkel
~Friend, Glenview, Il

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