Thomas J. Mernin

Thomas J. Mernin, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the golden age of 92. Beloved Husband for a loving 16 years to Rocelia, nee Saso, Briskey Mernin; and the late Dorothy Z. Mernin. Devoted Father of the late David Mernin, the late Michael Mernin, the late James Briskey, the late Michael Briskey, Deborah Kubis, the late Patricia (Ronald) DePola, Rebecca (Charles) Scott and Robert Briskey. Loving Son of the late Thomas and the late Catherine, nee Dellamorte, Mernin. Fond Grandfather of David Mernin, Tara Roessger, John Mernin, Joseph Mernin, Matthew Mernin and a host of extended grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear Brother of the late Mary C. Rozanc, the late Margaret Banich and the late John Mernin. Dear Uncle of many Nieces & Nephews.

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road). Military to render Army Honors at 6:00 p.m. Funeral to follow on Friday, February 20, 2026, from Russo’s Hillside Chapels. Proceeding to St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 5505 Wolf Road, Western Springs, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 a.m. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300.

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