John P. Coakley

1939 - 2013

John P. Coakley obituary, 1939-2013, Chicago, IL

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave

Chicago, Illinois

John Coakley Obituary

Coakley, John P. "Jack" Age 74, Chicago, IL, May 24, 2013. Beloved brother of Daniel (Maureen) Coakley, Anna Marie (James) Farrell and James Coakley; cherished uncle of Jimmy (Mary) Farrell, Erin Farrell M.D., Sean (Mon) Coakley and Elizabeth (Mark) Antrobus; great-uncle of Liam, Danny, Kate, Mark, and Max. Funeral services Friday, 8:45 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma) to St. Rene Goupil Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. U.S. Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia would be appreciated.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2013.
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Dear Dan, Maureen, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in the memories you share and know that your sorrow is shared by many.
With our love, Douglas and Winnie

May 30, 2013

Our sympathies. John and all the Coakleys are in our prayers. Thank you for remembering our Misericordia residences, during these hard days.

Sister Paulette Misericordia

May 29, 2013

Remember age is a number to let you know how long you live. Eternal life is forever and has no age requirement. Rest in the peacefulness of Paradise Mr. John P. Coakley.

crystal carpenter

May 28, 2013

May God comfort you during this time. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

May 28, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 28, 2013

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May

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

May

31

Funeral service

8:45 a.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

May

31

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Rene Goupil Church

IL

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Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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