Thomas L. Barrett, 82, formerly of Niles, beloved husband of the late Carol; loving father of Patricia (Michael) Hennig, Kathleen (Douglas) New, Lucy (Tom) Bednar, Tom Jr., Bill (Julie), Bob (Colleen Cassell), and Carol Ann (Dan) Cirrincione; dear grandfather of Michael, Robert, and Daniel Hennig; Jennifer (Trevor) Meyerhoffer, Christopher, James (Meghann), Robert, and William New; Stephen and Neal Boyer; Alexandra Barrett; Patrick, Ryan, and Bridget Barrett; Connor Barrett; Thomas and Claire Cirrincione; cherished great grandpa of Lincoln and McKenzie Meyerhoffer; fond brother of Eileen and the late Marian McInerney. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, August 31st at 9:30 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL 60714. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Friday, August 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family is extremely grateful for the exceptional care and love Tom received from the staff and volunteers at St. Matthew Center for Health and Rainbow Hospice over the past 3 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 or Mercy Home For Boys & Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 appreciated. (847) 965-2500