Joel M. Tomas

Alderman Joel M. Tomas, age 63, beloved husband of Leona, nee Chojnacki; devoted father of Lara, Lee Ann and Joel; dearest brother of Heleane (the late Sam) Battaglia; fond brother-in-law of Olena Cicero; dear uncle of Jeffrey (Mary) Battaglia, Michael (Cynthiann) Battaglia, Sandra Battaglia, Suzanne (Ron) Tomasik and the late Scott Battaglia; great-uncle of Angela Olivares and Matthew and Rachel Battaglia. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. City of Palos Hills Alderman of the 4th Ward for 25 years. Retired educator at Reavis H.S. for 32 years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477 or Reavis H.S. Scholarship Fund c/o Reavis H.S., 6034 W. 77th St., Burbank, IL 60459. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410.