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2017

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Gregory Dempsey Obituary

Dempsey, Gregory Gordon Age 66 of Forest Park. Loving son of the late Charles Donald and Dorothy Dempsey of Oak Park. He leaves behind in life, his "love," Annie "Annie Girl" Matthews; his dear brothers and sisters, Mary Lynne (Jim) Buffardi, Don (Mayako) Dempsey, Diane (Al) Dennen and Karen (Don) Knapp; his "Pride" and loving children, Shannon (Dom) Gironda, Joe (Jessica) Dempsey, Derby (Maggie) Dempsey, Jack Dempsey and Kaleigh Dempsey; proud Papa to Angelina, Francesca, Joe and Jack. He will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. Visitation Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 3:00-9:00p.m. at Peterson-Bassi Chapels/Gamboney & Son Funeral Directors, 6938 W. North Ave. (3 blocks east of Harlem), Chicago. Funeral Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the funeral home 8:45a.m. until time of prayers at 9:15a.m. Mass 10:00a.m. at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park. Final Committal Service private. Info: 708-848-6661.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2017.
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My condolences on the loss of Greg. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dempsey clan and with his Anne. RIP Greg!

Elizabeth & Bob Johnstone

January 9, 2018

I knew Greg over 50 years from High School. What a delightful person. Rarely complained about his hardships. Rarely complained about those who wrong him. Always easy with a smile, a joke and a knowing nod. God Bless you Greg. I will see you when I get to Heaven.

Gregg Kuenster

Friend

January 9, 2018

Dempsey Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Continued prayers for Greg and family.

Mary Nolan

January 8, 2018

Dear Karen,
My condolences to you, Mary Lynne, and your family on the loss of your brother,Greg.

Kim Horna

(I worked with you and D.D. at 3M in the 80's.)

January 4, 2018

Dear Diane, MaryLynn, and Karen -

Very sorry to learn of the loss of your brother Gregory. Please accept my sincere condolences, I will keep him in my prayers.
Mary Pat Hartung-Espinosa

January 4, 2018

Karen, to you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your fondest memories bring peace and comfort to everyone.
God bless.

Barbara Illing

January 3, 2018

My deepest condolences to Greg's family and friends. Greg and I grew up together and I considered him my best friend when we were 12-13 years old. Too many good memories to count. Greg was always smiling and full of life. We had just connected on FB a few months ago and I was looking forward to reconnecting in person. A sad day. He was a great guy. He will be missed!

Kerry Petertil

January 2, 2018

For the Dempsey family my heart aches for you and the loss of Greg. Although our paths have not crossed in years I remember his kindness but most if all his smile! I worked at Duffys tavern at a very young age but fell in love with the Badger zippman Dempsey clan they were awesome prayers to you his beloved family for all who loved him and will go on loving him may he RIP he will be missed

Patricia Loconsole

January 2, 2018

Dear Dempsey Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Greg.
He and I go back to high school.He will be truly missed for many reasons.So sorry I was unable to make the wake.
May God bless.

Dennis Lamb

Dennis Lamb

January 2, 2018

Sending peace, love and healing during this difficult time. I unfortunately never had the chance to meet Greg (or Mr. Dempsey as I came to know him) personally but Anne is a rare soul who will be on the receiving end of so much love and support. Sympathies to you all. - Katy Tibbets

January 2, 2018

My condolences to the Dempsey Family, My husband and I met Greg a few times and he sure did have special character and he was full of life and love. Anne is like family to me and she loved Greg so very much. My heart goes out to all of you during this time. Sending all my love.

kristine Singer

January 2, 2018

My Dear Dempsey's, I wish I could be there to HUG each & everyone of you. This is an HUGE loss to many but I feel LUCKY that I got to spend some of my favorite moments with Greg, he was one of a kind! So Thank You for sharing him with the rest of us. Love, Linda Battle

Linda Battle

January 1, 2018

Linda Battle

January 1, 2018

To the Dempsey family please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Greg was a wonderful man much better than most, a dear friend tho I doubt that he knew that. the only person in my life that I felt indebted to, but never had the chance to pay back. this man will long be remembered & thought of warmly. Everyone who knew him saw a piece of his soul, he will be missed by many, from a world he made better. Till we meet again. Larry & Emma Joy

January 1, 2018

Offering sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.

December 31, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gregory Dempsey. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

December 31, 2017

My condolences to the family,
for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved. How sad to lose someone so loved and dear. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. Jeremiah 29:12,13

December 31, 2017

Deepest sympathies

Jack Buttitta

December 31, 2017

My condolences to the Dempsey family for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love comfort you at this time (Psalm 136:23).

December 31, 2017

Dempsey family, please except my condolence for our loss of your dearly loved one Gregory. MY thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life.

C R

December 31, 2017

Greg was a terrific guy to run into, usually at Kevil's, he was always glad to see me, and that's saying something. Just a wonderful human being. My condolences to all his friends and family. I was honored to call him a friend. God rest his lovely soul.

Mike Houlihan

December 30, 2017

My condolences to the Dempsey family. Greg was a legend, one of a kind. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all. He will join all our loved ones who have left this world way to soon.

Cynthia Lamoureux

December 30, 2017

Dear Demps, The world was a friendlier, funnier, nicer, livelier, sillier, happier, more colorful place with you in it...thank you for that, lucky heaven
Love, Christine

Christine DiGilio

December 29, 2017

You will truly be missed Greg your laughter and smile will always be remembered. You were a wonderful friend very caring and supportive and loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your friends always Paul and Claudia Frey

Claudia Frey

Friend

December 28, 2017

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

Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago

6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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Visitation

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6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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Prayer Service

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6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Giles Church

1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL

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