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Bernard McKay Obituary
McKay Sr., Bernard Francis Retired C.F.D., beloved husband of 63 years of Victoria (nee Jiampa), devoted father of Bernard (Donna), Daniel (Carol), Michael (Maureen) and Mary (Daniel) Fleming, like a father to Joann McKay, proud grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of two, loving brother of Edward and Robert McKay and Juliana Sharpe and the late Sr. Mary Peter Edward, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to Incarnation Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Past President of Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local #2. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Widows and Orphans Fund c/o the Chicago Fire Department Annuity and Pension Fund, 1 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL, 60606, would be appreciated. Info: 708-636-1193To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Fran McKay
September 22, 2003
Dear Aunt Vicki and Aunt Jule,Uncle Ed and my Chicago family,
I have been keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...
I am so sorry that I wasn't able to come and be with you all at this time.
I send a lot of love from me and my whole Vermont family.
Warmly,
Fran
TOM BAHR
September 18, 2003
DEAR MRS.MCKAY I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNIE'S PASSING.HE WILL BE REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS.
TOM BAHR RETIREE REP.CFFU LOCAL2
Edward Domina, Sr.
September 17, 2003
Sorry, I could not attend the wake due to a commitment out of town.
Stephen , Stephanie and Baby Stephen Bocknick
September 17, 2003
Sorry we were unable to attend, our thoughts and prayers are with grandpa.
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