Thomas M. Gyland, age 84, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Tom made his home in Oak Park, Illinois where he lived for 53 years and built a lifetime of memories with the family and friends he loved.

Tom shared 62 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Judy, nee Jablonski; loving father of Eric Gyland and Vicki (Jeff) Nowak and proud grandfather of AshleyAnna Napolitano, Nicole Gyland and Ashley Nowak; dear brother of Louise (Ron) Thomas, the late Joanne Danford and the late Albert Gyland; he was a fond uncle to several nephews and nieces.

A proud Army veteran, Tom was a hardworking man who spent his entire career at ComEd, where over the years, he formed lifelong friendships.

Tom was never one to sit still. He was incredibly handy and took pride in working on the family home, tackling home improvement and remodeling projects with the confidence of a man who could figure out how to fix just about anything. He was always keeping busy, and always finding his next project.

An avid golfer, he especially looked forward to regular golf trips with his buddies. He also enjoyed trips to the casino and never passed up an opportunity to try his luck.

Tom was a man of few words, but when he spoke, there was often a joke or a mischievous remark waiting to catch someone off guard. He had a playful spirit and was a big kid at heart.

Tom leaves behind a legacy of hard work, enduring friendships, family devotion, humor and a spirit that was never content to sit on the sidelines. He will be loved and remembered always.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. Internment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.