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Frank O'Grady Obituary
O'Grady, Frank J. 80, beloved husband of the late Lorita (nee Brennan), loving father of Frank Jr., Stephen, Paul (Debbie MrozeK) and Sheila (Dan) Duffy, proud grandfather of Mary Claire Duffy, Colin and Connor O'Grady, dear brother of Patricia and George O'Grady. Visitation Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Old St. Patrick's Church, at Adams and Des Plaines in Chicago until time of funeral Mass 5:30 p.m. Interment Thursday, meeting 10 a.m., at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn processing to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Casa Juan Diego Youth Center, 1919 So. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608. Retired partner from LaPreferida Inc., Chicago Food Importer. Member of Frank Leahy American Legion Post and was inducted into the Loyola University Hall of Fame. For information visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank O'Grady
Lorn Brown
June 16, 2007
Paul, my deepest sympathies over the loss of your Father. Frank was a great man and a joy to be around. I just learned of his passing in the Mt. Carmel Alumni news letter.
Lorn Brown (Las Cruces, NM)
Tracy McCann Clohessy
June 16, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Frank and my Dad (Ray McCann) were great friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
"May his soul be on God's right side"
Terry McCann
June 14, 2007
I just found out about Frank's passing today. Frank and Lorita were my Godparents. Frank grew up with my father, Ray McCann, and were lifelong friends. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire O'Grady family.
Bill Phelan
June 11, 2007
I was out of town and did not learn about Frank until late last week. He was atrue friend and he was extremely helpful when I ran for judge in 1992. He was without a doubt one of the best I have had the honor to know. my deepest sympathy
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CHARLIE LEHOUILLIER
June 11, 2007
My family offers our deepest sympathies. I worked for Frank at LP and it was a pleasure.
CHARLIE LEHOUILLIER
June 11, 2007
My family offers our deepest sympathies. I worked for Frank at LP and it was a pleasure.
bill phelan
June 11, 2007
I was out of town on golf trip or I certainly would have attended the Mass at St Patricks Of all the people I have crossed paths with in my 75 years Frank was at the very top He was very good to me and Iwill always have a soft place in my heart for him my sympathy to all his love ones which are legions
Jim Daley
June 11, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Amy Kozy
June 6, 2007
Paul and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
bill reynolds
June 6, 2007
my deepest sympathy,frank was a wonderful man and he will be missed by everybody that came in contact with him.
Ron Gorney
June 6, 2007
Paul and Family, Our prayers are with you and your family. May the wind be always at your back...
Dianna & Dave ----- Wolfer
June 6, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
Clare Mottola
June 5, 2007
O'Grady family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Mottola family
Shelly Aguirre
June 5, 2007
Paul, Debbie and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Shelly Aguirre
Laura Doll
June 5, 2007
Paul and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Steve and Laura Doll
Beatriz Castillo
June 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Booey Devereux
June 5, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rick Walsh
June 5, 2007
Paul and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nancy Lyne
June 5, 2007
Frank, you and my husband, Jerry Lyne, were the closest of friends, and he had nothing but praise for you during his lifetime.
God Bless you.
Patrick Shannon
June 5, 2007
Frank,
You were, and are a "southside legend", as you well deserve to be.
You will be greatly missed by all that knew you.
Pat Shannon
Maggie McLafferty
June 4, 2007
Sheila and Dan,
It was with great sadness that we learned of your father's death. You are in our thoughts these days. Please extend our condolences to the members of your family.
Tim and Maggie McLafferty
DEBORAH FEGANS
June 4, 2007
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Aaron McLeod
June 4, 2007
Paul,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Best,
Aaron J. McLeod
Christine Clayton
June 4, 2007
Paul:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sadness.
Isaiah 25:8 - "He will actaully swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will certainly wipe the tears from all faces..."
Christine Clayton
Chandra Shannon
June 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judi Whitman
June 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, in your time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathy,
Judi Whitman
Terrence Guolee
June 4, 2007
You have our deepest sympathies.
Terry Guolee and Toby Welch
Joan Stohl
June 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Monique Trautmann
June 4, 2007
Paul and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Peter R. Feil
June 4, 2007
Frank Jr. @the O'Grady family
pls accept my deepest sympathy on learning of Frank's passing
He was a great man and also a good friend of my parents
Pete Feil Jr.
william & barabara ann BRINLEE SR
June 4, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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