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Clarence R. "Bob" Mackey

1928 - 2016

Clarence R. "Bob" Mackey obituary, 1928-2016, Chicago Heights, IL

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Clarence Mackey Obituary

Mackey, Clarence R. "Bob" U.S. Navy, retired, age 88. Longtime Calumet City and Roseland resident recently of St. John, IN. Retired Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, commissioned to the USS Coral Sea October 1, 1947. World War II and Korean War Veteran with 43 years of combined Active and Reserve service. Lifetime member of Roseland Post 49 American Legion. Retired Machinist with 35 years of service with the C&EI/Union Pacific Railroad. Husband of the late Agnes (nee White); father of Irene Massacavollo and the late James (Donna) Sharp; grandfather of James (Lisa) and Anthony (Rachelle) Massacavollo, Brian Sharp and Kristine (C.J.) Hyman; great-grandfather of Ashley, Steven, Zakary, Caitlyn, Samantha, Trey, Brianna, Christopher and Alexa; great-great-grandfather of Ronnie; son of the late Irene Gretchell and Richard Mackey; brother of Elizabeth Hetrick and the late Jean Catherine Schmidt, Charles and James Mackey. Bob lived his life in humble service to his family, his country, his fellow veterans and his friends and neighbors. We are forever grateful. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Thursday, June 2nd, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2016.

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Janet Grzynkowicz

May 23, 2024

We are sending love to you in heaven.....miss and love you.

Bob and Janet Grzynkowicz

May 23, 2023

Uncle Bob, you are still and always will be in our thoughts and prayers. You are loved always.

janet grzynkowicz

May 23, 2020

Four years has gone by so quickly. Your in our heart always. Love always Bob and Janet Grzynkowicz and family

Bob and Janet Grzynkowicz

May 28, 2017

On this Memorial Day we remember you Uncle Bob and thank you for your service and sacrifices for our American freedoms...

Bill MacInnes

June 29, 2016

On behalf of the USS Block Island Assn., our sincere sympathy on the passing of "Bob" who was a member of the USS Block Island Assn. Bob's ship, USS Ahrens, came to the rescue of the first USS Block Island ship, CVE 21, on the night of May 29, 1944, after it was sunk by a German U-Boat in the Atlantic Ocean (picking up survivors).
Sincerely,
Bill MacInnes, Editor - CHIPS
USS BLOCK ISLAND ASSN.

Bob & Janet Grzynkwicz

June 4, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our extended family...RIP Uncle Bob..

Bob and Janet Grzynkowicz

June 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Even though I never met after marrying his nephew Bob we always tried to remain close by sharing pictures of our sons as they grew over the years. We hoped to enlighten his heart and knowing us even with all the miles between us. I hope Uncle Bob knows that he was in our hearts always. I still have hopes of meeting you one day in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love always Bob, Janet, Ryan and Jacob

J G

June 1, 2016

"Eternal Father Strong to Save......"

J.G.

Thomas Kessey

June 1, 2016

Raised in Hammond IN and served on CV-43. Made the world cruise 82-83, Alameda CA to Norfolk VA. Fair winds and following seas, shipmate.

Thomas Crosslin

June 1, 2016

Fair winds and following seas,Shipmate.

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