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Brian Athern Obituary

Athern, Brian M. age 62, at rest October 23, 2010. Retired CTA sheet metal foreman with 34 years of service; member of Local 73 F.O.E. and Wilmington Moose. Beloved husband of the late Virlene (nee Anthony) (2007), loving father of Michelle (Jeff) Majka, Patrick (Tracy) Athern and Brian J. (Sheila) Athern, adored grandfather of Nathaniel, Ava, Felicia, Elizabeth, Emma, Abigail, Claire, Ian and Lucy, cherished brother of Joan (Dan) Barton, Tim Athern, and Dan (Jan) Athern, son of the late Mary (nee Burke) and John Athern, brother-in-law to Hank (Kay), the late Adria (Jim) Matousek, Robbi (Gerry) Pennington, Art (Debbie), Jim (Terry), George Anthony and Arlyce (Tom) Guidice, devoted son-in-law to the late Virginia and Henry Anthony, fond nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., prayers Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Cicero, for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to NMH, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, appreciated. Funeral inquiries: 708-749-2033

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2010.

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October 27, 2010

To the Athern Family,

I worked with Brian at West Shops for about 10 years. I've recently seen him at Midway terminal after about a 4 year period. It was a pleasure to see him after so long. He was a really great person. Always a pleasure to work with. He was the type of person that made going to the job easier everyday. My prayers and my deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mike Vicario, CTA

October 27, 2010

Pat and Family
My prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sincerely ~ Liz Creek

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