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Dennis O'Hare Obituary
Dennis J. O'Hare, Sr. retired CPD and Navy Veteran, age 92 of Oak Lawn passed away September 27, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Fleming); devoted father of Denise (Bill) Rush, Dennis Jr. (Judy); Lynn (Stan) Kawczynski, and Nancy (Marty) Herbeck; loving grandfather of Sean (Amie) Rush, Stacy Rush, Kerry Esquivel, Ryan (Jessica) O'Hare, Jennifer O'Hare, Kaitlyn (Christopher) Ryske, Phillip Kawczynski, Connor and Riley Herbeck; dear great-grandfather of Cory, Sara, Cael, Allen Jr., Kadee, and Izaak; fond brother to Patricia (the late James, retired CPD) Cesak, Mary Margaret (the late Robert, retired CFD) Stevens, Kathleen (John) O'Connell, Eileen (Ed) Farnan, the late Arthur, the late Jack, retired CFD (Catherine), the late Thomas, retired CPD, the late William, and the late Gerald (Mary Ann); loving son of the late Arthur and Margaret (nee Lavery); cherished brother-in-law to the late William, retired CFD, (the late Jeanne) Fleming, Marilyn Morales, and Bette O'Hare; dear uncle to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for family and Friday, October 2, 2020 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for family and friends at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th Street, Chicago Ridge; Funeral Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. for immediate family only, from Curley Funeral Home to St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 8200 S. Kostner, Chicago, 9:30 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial, extended family and friends are to arrive directly at church at 9:15 a.m. A livestream of the Mass is available through the St. Bede the Venerable Parish Facebook Page. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. For more information: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations to U.I. Health Children's Hospital, 1740 W. Taylor Street, 513 W, Chicago, 60612 attention Dana Thornquist, pediatrics, would be appreciated. Please make check payable to The University of Illinois Foundation.
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Lauren Anne (Fleming) Marciniak
October 3, 2020
Well for those of you who don’t know me, I am related through Bill (Battalion Chief of CFD and wife Jeanne Fleming(Also thank you for putting them in the obituary... that truly means a lot to see their names even after all these years after their passing. Well, my Pa’s(Bill) oldest sister was Shirley O’Hare ( maiden name Fleming... my Aunt Shirley married Dennis O’Hare Sr. and from then until and after I was born I would have forever more an Aunt Shirley and and an Uncle Dennis! Unknown to me because I was in heaven waiting to be born they were creating a VERY BIG family for me to be a part of...lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, always weddings and me babies so more family and I love them ALL...just so you all know!
What I really wanted to come on here to say is that I REALLY and TRULY LOVE the prayer or poem you picked to be on the back of your dad’s Mass card. It truly does get to the point and it hits your heart and hits home. I know that is how my beloved and faithful departed would want me to feel about them. Just sometimes we miss them so much it gets hard. By the way my dad and I planted two trees by the Marciniak plot when we went to see our family and “clean them up” or “give them hair cuts” on Friday!
Well, I hope the Funeral went smoothly today and you all got to to say your proper good byes. Goodbye once more Uncle Dennis I love you! Have fun up there with Pa, I know he’ll talk your ears off, Mummy will probably just listen and enjoy my Grandma’s fabulous cooking, she will have you loosening your belt in no time! Dennis and Shirley together again...just the way it’s supposed to be!
Richard J. Topel & Helen Topel
October 3, 2020
Dennis was such a thoughtful man. Smiled at everyone and truly enjoyed life. Loved his family and friends. Enjoyed being a Chicago Policeman and attending the Police Mass. we will miss his smile and stories
Patricia Callahan
September 30, 2020
I knew Mr O'Hare through my Dad, Raymond Callahan. My Dad always had such great stories and great things to say about 'Denny'. I met the man, the myth at a few wakes and found him to live up to his reputation. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. I know this will deeply sadden my Dad as well! My profound condolences to his family and friends, he will surely be missed and fondly remembered.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
September 30, 2020
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Denny will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Helen and Joe Considine
September 29, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. The Welcome Mat will be rolled out in heaven Dennis, and it had better be a long one, because there are a lot of loved ones waiting to greet you and celebrate your wonderful life. RIP dear cousin.
Helen and JoevConsidine
September 29, 2020
One of the nicest, if not the nicest guys, you would ever want to meet. Devoted husband and family man. Losing Dennis is a great loss to many, many people.
Paul marciniak
September 29, 2020
You are HOME my friend. I have good memories of you and Shirley welcoming me into your families. He would always greet me as” How are you son” love ya uncle Dennis. Paul Marciniak
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