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Edward McClory Obituary

McClory, Edward J.

Edward J. McClory, U.S.M.C., Beloved husband of Beth, nee Sullivan; Loving father of Ryan (Jason) Cardenas, CFD; Dear brother of Michael, Retired CFD, (the late Nancy), Daniel (Liz), Thomas, Peggy (Tim) Carduff, the late William (Margaret), and the late Patrick (Gina). Beloved son of Donna, nee Doody and the late Michael McClory, Retired CFD . Fond uncle, cousin and friend who will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Ed was a proud 2022 graduate of St. Xavier University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was also a proud United States Marine veteran and a member of Local 399. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved to travel and enjoy good meals at many fine restaurants, always ordering one for the table. Ed spent many memorable weekends at the family cottage in Koontz Lake, Indiana. Visitation Friday, December 22 nd , 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111 th St., Chicago Ridge; Funeral Saturday, December 23 rd , Family and Friends to meet directly at Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S, Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805; for Mass at 10:00 a.m.; Interment private; In Lieu of flowers, donations to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pediatric Medicine (luriechildrens.org) would be appreciated. For funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2023.

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PJ Phelan

December 27, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My condolences.

Kathleen Walsh

December 22, 2023

Dear Beth, It is with sadness that I learned of Ed's passing. I'm sure you did everything you possibly could to help him. I wish you support and prayers in the days and years ahead.

Brian White

December 19, 2023

My condolences to the McClory family. I have the fondness memories of Ed from St. Rita Grammar School. He always had a smile that would not stop. May he rest in peace.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Dec

23

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10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

103rd St. & Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805

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