THomas Gallegos Obituary

Thomas “Tommy” Gallegos was born July 29th, 1944. He was surrounded by family when GOD called him home on September 10th, 2022. Tom was preceded in death by his Grandparents Joseph and Servera “mama” Gonzalez. His Parents Joseph and Mary Gallegos Sr. Sisters, Gloria Gallegos and Esther Wiggins. Brothers Angelo, Steven, Anthony, Albert Gallegos, and David Vargas. Grandson Andrew John Selders Tom was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He served his country in the United States Army. He had a big heart and warm smile. He made everyone feel like family. he would always help whenever needed. He blessed so many people and never wanted anything in return. He would always say my favorite niece or nephew to all, but everyone knew that he loved them the same he had a way to make everyone feel loved and accepted. Tom was blessed to have his wife Delisa and his sisters Diana and Chella his brother Roy to be with him till he was called home they truly showed him what family meant as Tom always said, “We’re family always”. Tom is survived by his wife Delisa Gallegos, children John, Gina, Steven Gallegos, and Rodney Hopkins. Brothers Joseph (Judy) Gallegos Jr, and Roy Gallegos (His brother and best friend). Sisters, Marcella (Edward) Martinez, and Diana Kennedy also his sister in-law Tawana (Kevin)Hopkins. Grandchildren John, Richard, Anthony, Destiny, Rodney Jr, Serenity and great grandchildren Jaydrian, Leonardo, and Izabella. Tom has numerous nieces and nephews and cousins that loved him dearly. Tom you will truly be missed and loved by all who have been blessed to get to know you. Enjoy your dance in the sky in the Pink Champagne Room. Later On, till we meet again my brother. We always remember the good times. In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to the family. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to time of service at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.thememorialchapelofwaukegan.com.