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Brian Whalen Obituary

Whalen, Brian J. Age 44. Suddenly. Loving son of Michael J. and Loretta nee Gurtowski Whalen. Dear brother of Laura (John) Madden, Kathleen Sill and Kevin (Sharon). Devoted uncle of Colleen and Kaitlyn Madden and Lisa and Tim Sill. "Brother B" to his many cousins. Nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dear friend of Dawn Casillis. Proud and loyal member of the IBEW Local 134. Brian loved his tropical fish. He was an avid golfer and fan of the White Sox and Blackhawks. A friend to all who knew him. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to Our Lady of the Snows Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2012.

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August 23, 2012

My deepest sympathies..I grew up with Brian....Tracy Moriarty

Karen Kage

February 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Not only was Brian my friend he was also a brother. RIP brother "B"

Edward Kausal

February 28, 2012

As a fellow brother in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134
I am saddened by your loss of this fine man and brother electrician May God bless and keep him.

Mark Zydek

February 27, 2012

My friend for 30 years, so much time spent together. I'll miss you.

kent brown

February 27, 2012

godspeed brother

Mike McEnery

February 27, 2012

Whalen Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kayla Galbraith (Casillas)

February 27, 2012

Whalen Family: Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now. Brian was a lovely man and I will always have fond memories.

Tom Mcguire

February 26, 2012

Very sorry to here about Brian's passing my family sends its condolences, very truely and deeply sorry your old neighbors across the alley the McGuire's

February 26, 2012

Laura and family, I am so sad to hear that Brian has died. I certainly remember him running around the house when we hung out in grammar school. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Kathy Carr Kash

Michael Supilowski

February 26, 2012

Sorry to hear, i worked with Brian many times...RIP MY 134 BROTHER

February 26, 2012

Whalen family:

sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was one of a kind.

He will definitely be missed.

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