Thomas F. Lavelle age 81 of Steger, IL. passed away September 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Dorothy Lavelle nee Eisner. Loving father of Michael (Varina) Lavelle, Timothy Lavelle, Brian Lavelle, and the late Terrence P. Lavelle. Loving grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great grandson. Dear brother of Patricia (Richard) Cavoto, Noreen (Robert) ONeill, and the late Mary (late Raymond) Sullivan. Visitation Thursday September 9th from 2:00 " 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.) Funeral mass Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Church " Steger, IL. Interment at Assumption Cemetery " Glenwood, IL. Mr. Lavelle was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired employee of International Harvester after 20 years of service. Thomas was a 1947 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com