Obituary

Dr. Thomas J. Pozen

Thomas J. Pozen, MD, age 73, staff member of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for 39 years; Physician in solo practice for 30 years and Elmhurst Clinic for 9 years; Dr. Pozen specialized in Internal Medicine and also is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians; beloved husband of Jaclynn, nee Glon; loving father of Thomas, Gregory (Leslie), Matthew (Kathleen) and Jeffrey (Jennifer); proud grandfather of Alyssa, Leah, Charlie, Max, Sam, Joe and Christy; dear brother of Joan (the late Leslie) Murray, Matthew, Collette (the late Chester) Borowski and the late Marlene (the late Robert) Ormsby.  Dr. Pozen was devoted to his family, friends and patients. He enjoyed gardening, walking, swimming  and  going to Costco.  Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made  to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077 or the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, 220 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com


3 comments

  • Noreen Transier

    It was my privilege to have worked with Dr.Pozen during my twenty two years at Elmhurst Hospital. He was respectful of all his patients and at a time when doctor’s often were verbally abusive to nurses,he was the exception. He valued our opinions and encouraged our thoughts concerning those in his care. His practice of medicine was not only a professional one but, in my eyes, a vocation as well. I was fortunate to have him care for my mother and also other family members. He will be in my prayers and I hope this new generation of health care workers will take the time to honor the fact that he while he practiced the science of medicine he mastered the art.
    With Sympathy,
    Noreen Transier, RN retired.

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  • Gene Pomerance

    Thousands know what a good doctor Tom was. Fewer of us were privileged to learn what a great neighbor he was as well.

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  • Sally Messenger

    I was privileged to work with Dr. Pozen at Dupage Community Clinic. Everyone loved Dr. Pozen. He was a good old fashioned county Dr. giving special attention to all of his patients. He was always smiling and cheerful, easy to work with yet very particular about patient care. He was a nurse advocate and worked very hard. He put in many long hours at the clinic though it was volunteer. He went above and beyond what was asked of him. We were all very saddened when we heard of the ALS and sadder still of the loss. He will always be remembered as a kind and gentle physician. I am honored to have known him .
    Sally Messenger RN

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