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Brian McNeela Obituary

McNeela, Brian Bernard beloved husband of Sandra (nee Jones), loving father of Brian, Shannon, Erin and Sean, dear brother of John and Ray (Theresa), loving son of the late Brian and the late Frances, dear son-in- law of Mary and David Lewis, loving nephew, uncle and cousin to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Juliana Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For Info: 847-685-1002. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2002.

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Christine Dworak

February 20, 2002

Mrs. McNeela, Brian, Shannon, Erin and Sean, We hold you deep in our thoughts and prayers. Christine Dworak and Family

Nancy Perez

February 13, 2002

May God be with you at this time of sorrow. I will always think of the McNeela children fondly. God bless you all--Mrs. Perez

Kathy Panke

February 13, 2002

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in friends and family. God bless you all.

Kathy Panke

patricia mcneela

February 12, 2002

my thoughts and prayers are with you .may god be close to you at this very difficult time and give you strength, pat mcneela

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