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Tom passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on September 18, 1955.
Tom is preceded in death by his mother, Helena V. Smith; father, Wilbur R. Gockman; brother, Russ Gockman and his loving daughter, Amy Lynn Gockman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Nancy K. Gockman; brothers, Raymond Gockman and John Gockman; sisters, Carol A. Sanford and Mary C. Gockman; daughter, Lynn M. Gockman; and stepdaughter, Valerie T. (Neuman) May; stepson, Charles N. Sanders and his wife Janet Sanders; grandchildren, Aleah Halbach, Savannah Neuman and Ashtin Leo, as well as many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends cooking on the grill while listening to his favorite band “The Grateful Dead.”
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.