Thomas Joseph Hynes, age 79, of Crown Point, passed away at home on Friday, November 9, 2018.  He was born in Chicago, IL on December 28, 1938.  Tom proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for 23 years with Wisconsin Steel.  He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Crown Point.  Tom enjoyed visits from his great grandson, Nathan. He also enjoyed betting on horse races, golfing, listening to Frank Sinatra, Heineken and his Marlboro Reds.

Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faith (nee Curtin) Hynes; sons, Thomas Hynes, Michael Smith; daughters, Cheryl (Mark) Smith, Denise (Jim) Przybylski; grandchildren, Nicole (Jered), Jennifer, Erica (Steve), Scott, Jessica (Jose), Kailey (Joel), Stacey (Richard), Justin, Grant, Gwen; and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas and mother, Teresa Hynes; daughter, Alison Ganz and brothers, Myles and Patrick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Foundation, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:00 am with Rev. Thomas Mischler officiating at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7667 E. 109 ^th Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307.  Friends may gather with the family just prior to mass from 10-11 am at the church.  He will be laid to rest Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421.  Please call 219-661-2600 with questions.  Condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.