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Obituary of Thomas Levergood



The Lumen Christi Institute staff is greatly saddened by the passing of our director and founder Thomas Levergood. Please find information about services below.

Friday, August 13

4:00-8:00 p.m. Wake, Visitation, and Rosary (rosary and brief remarks starting ~5:30) Gavin House (home of the Lumen Christi Institute) 1220 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Street parking is available nearby. Attendees are also welcome to use St. Thomas the Apostle's parking lot at 55th and Woodlawn.


--- Saturday, August 14

10:00 a.m. Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Thomas the Apostle Church 5472 South Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Reception immediately following the funeral mass at the Lumen Christi Institute Gavin House, 1220 E. 58th St.

Concelebrating priests are requested to RSVP. Parking is available in the St.Thomas the Apostle's parking lot at 55th and Woodlawn and street parking is available near Gavin House. RSVP HERE

The Funeral Mass will be available for viewing via livestream HERE.

--- RSVP is encouraged but not required. In recognition of the recent rise in COVID cases, the archdiocese strongly recommends mask use indoors. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to:

The Lumen Christi Institute: www.lumenchristi.org/donate or Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue: https://mlrr.org

Condolences can be left with the Pomierski Funeral home HERE.

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