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James Robertson Obituary

Robertson Sr., James T. "J.R." Beloved husband of Judy (nee Jackson); loving father of James T. Jr., John, Pamela, and Kelly Robertson; dear stepfather of Julie; fond grandfather of Melissa, John Jr., Nicholas, Samantha, Michael, Anthony, Hailey, Logan, Aiden, and Joey; dear brother of Bruce (Toni) Robertson, and the late MaryAnn; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; loving friend of many. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Nativity of Our Lord Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. U.S. Navy Veteran, retired Chicago Fire Fighter, member of Gaelic Fire Brigade, and former Commander of William McKinley Post #231. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500 www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2014.
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To The best dad ever! You are missed every day! Love you more

kelly robertson

June 20, 2016

kelly robertson

June 7, 2015

To the Family of J.R. I am sorry for your loss.J.R. was a gresat guy.

Jerry Considine

January 3, 2015

Sympathy to family, r.i.p. J.r. Ron & bev gierut.l.v. Nv.

December 27, 2014

He will be missed very much my deepest sympathy he was a great friend he was always around when you needed help or af friend

Rich Ternes

December 22, 2014

MY CONDOLENCE TO JR'S FAMILY REST IN PEACE HAD GOOD TIMES AT BAB'S & BO'S BAR

Willie Simpson

December 22, 2014

Judy and Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, as you approach this holiday season with such a void. I hope you find peace in your memories, I will be lighting a candle tomorrow in church in memory of JR, we were at a family Christmas party last night and remembered him there, my family had such fond memories of him, I remember him with my grandpa and my uncles and at the Post hope you all find some peace

Katy Cairo

December 21, 2014

Rest in peace Jim we had many good times together at Misfits

Walt Szymanski

December 21, 2014

Pam and family,
My condolences are with you at this very difficult time. May his memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

cynthia cygan

December 21, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. J.R. will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 21, 2014

JR has been a friend of mine for over 20 years, a finer man would be hard to find. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. He sure will be missed.

Neal Milott

December 21, 2014

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