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Eamon McKenna Obituary

McKenna, Eamon F. Native of Co. Derry, Northern Ireland. Beloved dad of Jennifer (Joseph, CFD) Catanzaro, Erin (Michael) Abraham, and Megan (Nate McCaherty); cherished "Papa" of Leah McCaherty; dearest friend of Debbie; loving son of Bridget "Bee" (nee McSwiggan) and the late George E.; dear brother of Damian (Maureen Jennings), Maire (Larry) Devereux, Yvonne (John) Daly and the late Michael; fond uncle of many. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( 1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Tarcissus Church. Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. US Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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April 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Clodagh and Paul Bell

April 12, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Eamon.We are sorry for your loss.Paul and I remember fondly our memories of Eamon during our time in Chicago and the mc swiggan reunion in magherafelt
.May he rest in peace.

Margaret McSwiggan

April 12, 2014

I am thinking about you all and I know you are heartbroken as I am. We all loved Eamon, he was a very special person. My prayers are with you all.

Auntie Margaret. xx

April 12, 2014

Dear Bee and family

We are heartbroken for you all. We have such wonderful memories of Eamon,such a lovely warm hearted and lovely person. God Bless. Valerie and Liam (Magherafelt,Ireland.)

Audrey O'Callaghan

April 11, 2014

Dear Debbie, Jennifer, Erin, and Megan,
Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the entire O'Callaghan family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Eamon's passing. May he rest in peace and may God grant peace to each of you.
With love,
Tim, Audrey, Brian, Billy, and Caitlin

Julie Joyce

April 10, 2014

Please accept our condolences and sympathy on the loss of your Dad, brother and grandpa. God bless each of you.

Pat & Julie Joyce

Pat Smith

April 10, 2014

Our condolences to your entire family. Life must go on after we lose our loved ones, but the good memories will brighten the days.
Pat & Ron Smith

April 9, 2014

Deb, Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time ,my deepest sympathy to all of you. Peggy (from OLR)

nicole

April 9, 2014

Uncle E! I love you so much. Thank you for a lifetime of memories to last forever. I am so proud to be a part of your family.
Cole-Ree xoxo

April 9, 2014

Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time. May memories of happy times together lighten the pain in your hearts.

The Young family

James

April 9, 2014

Praying for peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Carrie Morrissey

April 9, 2014

There are no words that can take away the pain you and your family is feeling right now. Know that you are surrounded with lots of people who love you. I've known your family for 18 years and have many memories of your dad. May he rest in peace now.
Love,
Carrie Morrissey

Emilie Yount

April 9, 2014

Sending prayers and love from the Yount Family. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Christine, Emilie and Eric

Jen

April 9, 2014

Love you dad.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago

5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

Apr

11

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago

5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

Apr

11

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. Tarcissus Church

IL

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5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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