Thomas Joseph Lipkovitch

Hammond

Thomas Joseph Lipkovitch, age 75, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2016.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Geraldine "Geri" (nee, Lobodzinski) Lipkovitch;

Five brothers: John (Carol), Jerry, Paul, Bobby and Chester Lipkovitch; one sister, Barbara; three sisters-in-law: Cecelia (late, Jack) Lopez, Lorraine (Mike) White, Darlene (Tony) Pustelnik; two godsons: Christopher and Joseph Pustelnik; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Francis Lipkovitch; four brothers, Steve, Raymond, Richard, Eugene; two sisters: Violet and Francis.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 with prayers at 9:30 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 7113 Columbia Avenue, Hammond with Father Richard Orlinski celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family for a time of visitation on Sunday, October 9th from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home.

Thomas was a lifetime resident of the Calumet Area. He was a 1959 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hammond. Thomas was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Inland Steel in 2004 after over 34years working as a grinder, and was a member of the Inland 25 year club. Thomas loved to bowl and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, "Go Cubbies!" Thomas was a generous man and had a heart of gold; he was always helping someone in need. Thomas was a loving husband, brother, uncle, godfather and friend who will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, svdpusa.org

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600 or visit us at www.bockenfunerals.com.