Obituary of Thomas Peter Hudock, Jr.

Thomas (Tom) Peter Hudock, Jr., age 72, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2022 in Richfield, MN. Tom was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on March 30, 1950. The son of Thomas and Adelaide Hudock Sr, he was one of five children. The family moved to Denver before relocating to the Chicago area. Tom relocated to Minnesota in 2021 to be closer to family.

Following graduation from Mundelein High School in Mundelein, IL, he enrolled at Marquette University. He graduated with a BS in Marketing and later completed an MBA from Roosevelt University.

Tom enjoyed woodworking, bird hunting, fishing, camping, and travel, both internationally and domestically. He had a lifelong interest in airplanes and always aspired to own a Gulfstream private jet one day. He was fond of pets, especially his cat Stoli.

Tom held a successful sales and marketing career starting with International Grocers Association (IGA) in Chicago, IL, Harkers Meats in LeMars, IA, Fort Howard in Green Bay, WI and Morning Glory Dairy in DePere, WI. Tom cherished the work relationships he made throughout his career.

Tom is survived by his daughter Alyson and husband Jon; son Tommy and wife Becky; grandchildren Annie, Kate, Claire, and Easton Filipa and Mila and Eli Hudock; sisters Suzan McCormick and Pat Hartnett; sister-in-law Gretchen Hudock; brothers-in-law Will Hartnett; Neil Nicolay; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Adelaide and Thomas Hudock Sr.; brother-in-law Mike McCormick; sister Joan Nicolay; and his brother Richard Hudock.

A graveside service for Tom will be held at noon Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at Lakeside Cemetery, 600 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048 (signage will be posted). Immediately following the service, friends and family are invited to a celebration of life luncheon at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations can be sent in Tom’s memory to the American Diabetes Association: https://tinyurl.com/4xxxpuj8