Harry T. "Tom" Burgess

Harry T. "Tom" Burgess, 93, of Highland, IN, passed away January 22, 2020. He is survived by: loving daughter Claudia (Don) Zikas, caring sons Tom (Pat) Burgess, Paul Burgess, and John Burgess, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous other family members. Tom was preceded in death by: wife Laura, daughter Marcia Jean, brother John "Red", and parents Harry and Florence.

A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM at St. Anthony Chapel, 203 N. Franciscan Dr. Crown Point, IN, 46307.  A gathering time with friends and family will precede the mass beginning at 10:00 AM. Final interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.

Tom was a proud graduate of East Chicago Washington High School “Class of ‘44”, a member of St. James the Less Parish in Highland and a Navy veteran of WWII who served in the Pacific Theater.  Both a master salesman and a classically trained draftsman, Tom retired from Calumet Flexicore after 38 years of service. 

He was a devoted husband of 69 years to his late wife Laura and became her main caregiver.  A dedicated father, grandfather and friend, Tom enjoyed time with family, starting projects and working in his yard on Bluebird Lane.

Tom appreciated a good Rob Roy, a good joke and a good nap.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff of 3A for their never-ending comfort, support and companionship.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Lupus or Multiple Sclerosis research.  To donate directly online, simply click on the name of the organization(s) of your choice:  The American Cancer Society    Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation    Lupus Foundation of America    MS Foundation

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