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Albin Great Obituary

Great, Albin J. "Al" Of Chicago, age 90. Navy Veteran of WWII, submarine machinist 2nd class. Beloved husband of the late Marie P. (nee Neiheisel); loving father of Beverley (John Benway) Great, Ronald, Michael (Kathryn), Brian (Mary) and the late Mary Ann; proud grandfather of Mariellen, Kyle, Angela and Kelcie; dear brother of Walter (late Lorraine) Great and Frances "Nancy" (late Daniel) Corboy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; loving friend and neighbor of many. Former owner of Al & Marie's "Drift Inn" 5812 W. North Ave., Chicago from 1958 to 1981. Visitation Friday, January 25 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral service Saturday, January 26 starting with prayers 9 a.m. from the funeral home proceeding to St. Juliana Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Juliana Church, 7200 N. Osceola, Chicago, IL 60631. For further info, 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2013.

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Wayne & Maryann Castrovillari

January 27, 2013

Brian, Ron and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and time spent with your dad.

Kathy Kenny

January 25, 2013

Dear Ron & Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I'm sure he will be very much missed by all of you.

Marie Lindsay

January 25, 2013

My condolences to you, Beverley and family. Here is a wish for many memories and lots of love to temper your grief.

Robinson Jan Marie

January 25, 2013

Dear Beverley - we're so sorry to hear the news of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
much love, Jan Marie & Abe

Bob Hartley

January 24, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Great family. Mr. Great was always kind to my family. He was a good business man, but, more importantly, he was good man.

Jim White

January 24, 2013

Dear Mike, Ron and the Great family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord keep him and may he RIP.

January 24, 2013

Dear Brian and family,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy on your Father's passing. Just remember he had a very long and fulfilled life surrounded by the ones he loved. Jamie, Sherry Jarvis & family.

Cheri Steigert

January 23, 2013

My condolences to Brian, Ron, and the entire Great family. I was deeply saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was truly a wonderful person - so resilient and full of life. I will always remember the beautiful flowers he brought into the restaurant from his garden from time to time. It was always a delight to see him stop in. He will be missed so very much and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy...

January 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dorothy Neiheisel's family
Jerry,Roger,Judy,Bonnie and Steve

Gail

January 23, 2013

R I P

January 23, 2013

Brian, my deepest sympathy on your Dad's passing. Please accept my condolences.
Mike Kozak.

DHL Globabl Forwarding

January 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Great family at this most difficult time. Your father will be missed very much.

the green team of rainbow hospice

January 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anne and Bob Slevin

January 23, 2013

Mr. Great will be missed by all of those that knew him. May your loving memories keep you close and bring you peace of mind. Our sincere sympathy and warm thoughts go out to the family.

Bankston

January 23, 2013

Dear Great family we are sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

Mark & Doreen Michelini

January 23, 2013

Brian,

We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. We remember him from the resturaunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

January 23, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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