Harry Comerford Obituary

Dear Susan and Jeff, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this very difficult time.

Love Bob & Heather

Dear Brien and the Comerford Family,
I wanted to express my deepest condolences to all of you. I just found out about Judge Comerford's passing over the weekend. I worked in the Chief Judge's Office as a seasonal employee during my high school and college days. He was a kind and gentle man who had the respect and adoration of all who worked with him. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

My heart goes out to all of you. (My uncle, Judge James Ryan, recently passed away in November. The loss is very fresh. However,it is comforting to know that they live on in our memory and will keep a watchful eye over their loved ones.)

To all in the Comerford family, my deepest condolences for your great loss. All who knew the Judge held him in the highest esteem.
Sincerely,
Marianne McGloon Williams

Dear Family, We have never met, but I am one of your distant cousins. I wish to express my sorrow at Judge Comerford's death. My great grandfather George Comerford brought his parents, William and Honora Comerford from Wexford, Ireland in 1840. After 1 yr in NYC, they took the train to Dresden, Illinois, where nearby George founded Minooka. He was postmaster, had the general store and the eventual train station, all built out of shipping crates. My dad, Joe was a precinct committeeman. His cousin, George, was city manager of Joliet, and his son, George was the county auditor. I know there has also been a fqamous Judge Comerford in New York. I guess politics and communith service are in our blood! I have been a Carmelite priest for 31 years, teaching high chool for 31 years. Anyway, I wanted to assure you of our prayers. In Carmel, Fr. John Jay Comerford, O. Carm. [email protected]
St. Elias Priory
3506 Lqkeshore Dr., Joliet, Ill., 60431

To Brien and the Comerford Family,
Although there is nothing I can say to alleviate the sorrow you must feel, I would like to express my deepest condolences. I never had the honor of meeting Judge Comerford, but I am eternally grateful for his kindness and generosity towards my brother, Tony. Just one look at his warm, gentle smile has convinced me that he touched the lives of many, many others. You will be in my thoughts.

e have lost a great jurist, an outstanding administrator and a genuine human being. It has been my honor and privilege to have worked with and for Harry Comerford. My wife, Marilyn, joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to the Comerford family.
Judge Richard J. Elrod

Brien -- I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

(Holly/eek on TTB)

To the Comerford family,

I would like to extend my condolences on behalf of my family. My father, William, introduced me to Judge Comerford when I was a young law student and would tell me that Judge Comerford was a "true gentleman" in every sense of the word. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss.

Our deepest sympathies to Noreen and family for the loss of one of the finest people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Judge Comerford was a true friend and we will miss him.

To the Comerford family,

When I started out working for the county, I had the honor and priviledge of working in the Chief Judge's Office. To be eighteen and just starting my career he allowed me the opportunity to watch a true gentleman lead the Cook County Court System. He was an incredible person who cared about everyone that worked for him. He taught me so much that I continue to work in the system that he introduced me to. He was everything that a judge, a father, and a man should strive for. He was a very blessed man.

Noreen, Sally, Shannon and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time, I loved the Judge dearly and will always have such found memories of him.
All my love,
Kimberly George and Family

Mrs. Comerford, Sally, Shannon, Michael:
I am sad to hear about your loss. My mom gave me the news last night. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

The Comerford Family
I was so sad to hear about your loss. I worked for the Chief Judges Office from 1985-1985 and got to know Judge Comerford well. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Brein and I had early morning converstaions up in the office that I enjoyed.
He will be missed.

Dear Noreen and family:
Joan and I extend our sincere condolences. Harry was the ultimate gentleman and will be remembered that way.

Comerford Family, you are in my prayers. So sorry for your lost.

I'm sorry Brien, for your loss. I was a classmate of yours at St. Mary of the Wood's in the early 70's. I just happened to see your last name & I knew it was your family. Take care.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss and want to express my deepest sympathies to all the Comerford family. I will never forget the wonderful summers at Lake Delavan while growing up, feeling embraced by the Comerford family during those years. Always a gentleman, Judge Comerford touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

My heart goes out to each of you during this sad time. Please accept my condolences on this huge loss.

My father, Walter R. McCollom, worked for Judge Comerford for many years, as his personal bailiff. During those years my father would talk about the Judge, they had a deep mutual respect for one another. My father was so proud of the work that he did under Judge Comerford. When the Judge retired, so did my dad, at the age of 80 years old. My father died in 1999. I am sorry for your loss and our prayers are with your family.

Dear Comerford Family,

I was so sad to hear of your loss. I have so many happy memories of summer fun up at the lake with our families. I know I speak for many when I say that Judge Comerford will be fondly remembered as a wonderful, giving man. He touched the lives of many, personally and professionally.

All our love,

Comerford Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I have known Judge Comerford for forty years as a jurist and kind man.

Dear Mrs. Comerford: I am truly sorry for your lost, I had the pleasure of working as the Judge,s clerk in boys court many years ago.Wonderful man, he will be missed,and always in my thoughts.

Harry was good guy and a fine Judge. I liked him as a friend and had him give the oath to Cardinal Bernardin.

My condolensences

Our condolences to Judge Comerford's family. He was truly a remarkable and kind man. He was on the bench when we adopted our children Corey & Todd 35 and 29 years ago respectively.

To All The Harry Comerford Family Please accept My deepest Sympathy in your loss, Judge Comerford was one of the finest Men I met during My 34 Years as a PoliceOfficer in the Chicago 18th Police Dist. And I thank GOD for the Honor of being in His Presence,and the friendly greeting From Him and You Mrs Noreen Comerford As you would Bring The Children to school(Wabash Chicago) ,Susan and Brien ,I remember Tying Susan,s Shoe one day and a Tribune Photographer did a story on the act.And also How Respectful and Kind Judge Harry was to Me when ever I had a Case before Him in His CourtRoom May GOD Bless Judge Harry Comerford ,and your Entire Family . Patrick Dyra Retired Chicago 18th Dist, PoliceOfficer

Thirty nine years ago this July we adopted our son. Judge Comerford was our judge for this. I will always remember his smile at seeing our son, then less than two months old. I know that this was a run of the mill minute for him but it has been remembered by me all these years. My thoughts are with you, his family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

The family of the late Judge

Dear Noreen and Family:

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Harry.

Sincerely,
Alma and Ralph Iacono

My condolences to Judge Comerford's family. I'm sure you do not know, but he had a profoundly positive impact on my life. Judge Comerford was a good friend of my father, Russell Bundesen. Just a couple of short years after my father passed away, Judge Comerford gave me an opportunity to work in the Cook County Public Defender's Office while I attended Law School. I learned a tremendous amount about the law and life while working there, and forged several life long friendships. While I did not continue my law career for other reasons, I owe Judge Comerford a great debt of gratitude for launching my professional career. He was a man of great class, elegance, wisdom and patience. I know my father was proud to be his friend. God bless the Comerford family.

I mourn the loss of Harry G. Comerford, a faithful public servant. I worked with him when I was President of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, as a member of the commission he appointed (the Special Commission on the Administration of Justice in Cook County) and now, as President of the Chicago History Museum, I note his place in Chicago history. Judge Comerford was dealt a very difficult hand when, during his service as Chief Judge, Operation Greylord was disclosed. Without hesitation, he appointed Jerold Solovy as Chair of the Special Commission, and I served as Chair of the Special Commission's Task Force on Judicial Conduct and Ethics. With the invaluable assistance of his lieutenant and successor as Chief Judge, Donald P. O'Connell, Judge Comerford adopted reforms almost as quickly as our Special Commission could recommend them. In appreciation of his work, the Chicago Council of Lawyers evaluated him positively in connection with judicial retention. Judge Comerford will be missed, and we all can be grateful for his courageous leadership during difficult times.

To: The Hon. Harry G. Comerford Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Judge Comerford was a very kind and generous man. He will always be remembered in our hearts.