Thomas A. Papadakis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas (Tom) A. Papadakis, age 72, of Hobart, formerly of Gary passed away peacefully July 26, 2022. He was a graduate of Indiana University Class of 1974. Tom was a retired Gary police captain with 34 years of service where he also served as deputy chief twice. He was a member of Ben K. Perry FOP lodge # 061. He was preceded in death by his parents- Christ and Katina Papadakis; brother- Harry Papadakis; aunt- Angeliki Kotsinis. Tom is survived by his sister-in-law- Michelle Papadakis; niece- Gina (Joshua Mercer) Papadakis, and their daughter- Sophia; nephew- Michael (Alisha) Joudeh and their son- Kameron; cousins- Eva (George) Kratimenos, Tom (Maria) Kotsinis, George (Becky) Kotsinis and their families; very dear friends- Roger Smith, Alex Rodriguez, Tom Branson, Linda Landrum- Papadakis and many more. He was a very kind and generous man who loved spending time with his family and longtime friends. Tom enjoyed watching sports especially Da Bears and IU basketball. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Thomas A. Papadakis

February 17, 1950 - July 26, 2022