Thomas Zimmer Lafferty Obituary

The family announces the passing of Thomas Zimmer Lafferty (Chicago, Illinois) on August 25, 2026. Thomas, born on March 6, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Thomas will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Thomas by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Thomas is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Thomas’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was predeceased by: his wife Susan Lafferty. He is survived by: his son Kevin (Joan); his grandchildren, Reid and Sienna; his daughter Lise (Jason); his grandchildren, Kaitlin and Carter; his stepdaughters, Amy Kosari (Farhad) and Mary Flack (Eugene Smith); and his stepgranddaughters, Audrey and Vivienne.