Thomas Joseph Koncan was born on March 7, 1935, to John and Frances (Remsgar) Koncan. He graduated from Mother of God Grade School and Waukegan High School after which he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was a man of faith, family, and country.

Tom retired from the Waukegan Fire Department and enjoyed retirement as a part time bartender at various local establishments. Early in his life he participated in many sports including ping pong, softball, and golf. He was a devoted Cubs fan and enjoyed watching a variety of sports. He was an avid cribbage player and achieved his Master rating. The later years found Tom and Lois traveling to Pensacola, Treasure Island and Virginia Beach to meet up with friends and family.

Tom was married for 66 ½ years to his wife Lois (Matulenas) and they were blessed with four children. Vicki (Steve) Drinka, Thomas Koncan Jr., Jean (Tony) Rygiel and Gail (Eddie) Pasiewicz. His Grandchildren, Stephanie (Martin) Rizov, Katie (Nick) Holstine, Steve Drinka., Anthony (Laura) Rygiel, Andrew (Katharina) Rygiel, Zachery (Lauren) Rygiel, Matthew (Madeline) Rygiel, Danny (Kim) Rygiel, Lindy Pasiewicz (Kyle Mills), Eric Pasiewicz (Rachel Nault), Torie (Nathan) Strawder, Alex Pasiewicz and Michael Pasiewicz. Great Grandchildren, Nolan, Eli, Camille, Nathan, Eddie, Paige, Chase, Penelope, Natalie, Jaxson, Michael and Carter.

Also, Tom is survived by his sister-in-law, Lorraine (Leo) Koncan, many nieces and nephews and more friends than you can ever count.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters and many loved nieces and nephews who were very much a part of his life and left us too soon.

Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Deanna and Jessica who are part of the Transitions team whom we have come to love and consider our family. Their dedication to Tom was immeasurable and we could not have given him the care he deserved without them.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10th beginning at 9am with Mass of a Christian Burial following at 11am at Holy Family Church on Keller Ave in Waukegan. He will be laid to rest at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.