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Cornelius Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham, Cornelius J. beloved husband of Sally (nee Geraghty), loving father of Dan CFD (Cathy), Peggy (Mike) Hamilton, Brendan (Nicole), Mary (Val) Grasz, John CFD (Anita), Sally (Coleman) Conneely and the late Billy, dear grandfather of Kevin (Maeve), Barry, Patrick, Fiona, Maggie, Brendan, Sarah, Maureen, Danny, Molly, Shane, Sean, Kate, Jessica, Connell, Bridget, Ryan and Kathleen, dear great grandfather of Luke, fond brother of Mary Lou (the late George) Jeuk, dear brother-in-law of Anthony (Phyllis) Geraghty and Peggy Pratt, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and good friend to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, family and friends to meet at St. Benedict Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Member of the Irish American Heritage Center and 45th Ward Booster Club. For info., 847-685-1002

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2005.

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MARY, CATHY, RISE, AND NICKI HARDSTAND

May 15, 2005

JOHN AND FAMILY...WE WRE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,

MARY, CATHY, RISE, AND NICKI--HARDSTAND

Paul Sims

May 9, 2005

Hi Sally and Family: My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, dad and grandfather. Connie was a wonderful man! I will miss him, too.

Love and prayers,

Father Paul Sims, C.R., Ph.D.

John Chambers

May 7, 2005

My sympathy to the Cunningham family on your loss,I will be unable to attend the services,but my prayers are with you all.

John Stark

May 6, 2005

A great man once said, I do not believe in God, I know he exists. When I think of this statement only a few men truly lived their life with that type of statement in their heart. I know Mr. Cunningham (I have known Corneluis since a boy and I still call him Mr ... little wonder for this type of man I look up to) is one. He will always be remembered by me and my family.

RON/ELENA KORNATZ

May 5, 2005

We truly have lost another very dear friend. We both feel sadness for the family that has always been a guide for loving and kindness. We also feel very lucky to have known such a wonderful person for so many years. He will be missed by all.

RON & ELENA

Beverly O'Brien

May 5, 2005

IN LOVING MEMORY



God looked around his garden,

And saw an empty space.

Then he looked down here on earth,

And saw your loving face.



He put his arms around you,

And lifted you to rest.

His garden must beautiful,

Because he only picks the best.



A million times we'll miss you,

A million times we'll cry.

If love could have saved you,

You never would have died.



In life we loved you dearly,

In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a special place,

No one could ever fill.



It broke our hearts to loose you,

But you did not go alone,

For part of us went with you,

The day God took you home.



Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

May God hold your loved one in the palm of his hand.

With our deepest sympathy,

John, Beverly, Kevin, and Michael O'Brien

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