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Hugh Hackett Obituary


Hackett, Hugh Patrick age 80, of Northfield, formerly of Winnetka, IL After a long illness. Husband of Audrey nee McKeever; father of Shannon (John Adams); H. Patrick, Jr. (Martha Person), Robert John (Ann Henneghan); James Thomas (Maureen O'Gara), Richard Arthur (Betty Lyons) and Constance Anne (Jack Culbertson); grandfather of Claire, John Patrick and Elizabeth Adams, Katherine and H. Patrick Hackett, III, David and Andrew Hackett, James, Jr., Kathleen, Mary McKeever and Maureen Sweeney Hackett, Maxwell and Samantha Hackett, Anne and Carly Taylor; brother of Irene and Kathleen Hackett, Jeanne Litwicki and the late Mary Virginia Manning, John and Thomas Hackett. Visitation Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Philip the Apostle Church, 1962 Old Willow Road, Northfield. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2006.

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Mary Lou Prentice

October 20, 2006

Our condolences to all. We have many happy memories of Dulley and those Lourdes days - a long time ago. The Immaculata News was our source of info..Best wishes - Corky and Mary Lou Prentice

Laura Haywood (Lewis)

March 19, 2006

Dear Hackett family,

I just learned of Hugh's death. My sympathies--he was a lovely man and I have fond memories of him. It meant so much to me when you attended my father's service--wish I could do the same for you. My best to you all. Shannon, pls send an e-mail--would love to see you on one of my visits with my mom. Best regards from Peggy Lewis and Laura.

Dan Corboy

March 7, 2006

Our condolences on the loss of Hughie. A Mass will be said for him. He will be missed greatly by the Red Apple Group.



Dan and Nancy

Karin Cudd

February 25, 2006

Please accept my sincerest condolences upon the loss of Mr. Hackett.

PS to Connie--Send me your new address!

Caroline & Keith Birch

February 20, 2006

To the Hackett family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Love, Caroline & Keith

Mary Adams

February 20, 2006

With all my love, I continue to be with you in my prayers, asking God to envelop Hugh in the love of the Trinity.

Carol Pieczarka

February 20, 2006

The Hackett Family



May God Bless you with peace in your time of need. Our thoughs and prayers are with you all.



Carol & Terry Pieczarka

Mary Ziaja

February 18, 2006

I will always fondly remember Hugh's kindness and the lunches we shared at the Red Apple reviewing his files during his "office inspections".

My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Mary Ziaja

MassMutual

Meg Prendergast

February 18, 2006

Our deep condolences to the Hackett family on the loss of dear Hugh. He was such was a genuinely gentle man, whose kindness to everyone he knew will be his legacy. Our prayers are with you all.

Hiroaki, Mari & Lisa Toba

February 17, 2006

We deeply sympathize with you now under the deepest grief. We are sorry that we cannot attend the funeral. Please convey our sympathy also to your family.

Phil and Betty Schaack

February 17, 2006

Dear Marty and Pat:



Please accept our condolences.



Phil and Betty Schaack

Paul Schrader

February 16, 2006

Shannon,



Please accept my sincere condolences on the lost of your father. May God be with you and your family as your father is with Him.



Paul Schrader

Charles Williams

February 16, 2006

Our prayers and sympathy to the Hackett Family.

I will always have delightful memories of Hugh as being upbeat, jovial and rarely ever a complaint.

Charles & Velma Williams

Mass Mutual

Barbara Geiger

February 16, 2006

Dear Shannon,

Your dad must have been quite a man with a sense of humor. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.



Barbara

Dirk Young

February 16, 2006

Sympathies to all the Hacketts AND their families.



The Youngs

Tom Hermes Barbara Joyce

February 16, 2006

Dooley, We will miss your wit and laughter but mostly your kindness.

Love, The Joyce/Hermes Family

Beverly Graf

February 16, 2006

Shannon, thinking of you, your family, and especially your father, who art in heaven. My heart and prayers go out to you. With deepest sympathy - Bev

MORT MOLLNER

February 16, 2006

Dear Rich: Among my very fondest memories of my 35 years in Winnetka are the breakfasts I had with your beloved dad at "Lennie's". Count me among those who love him and will never forget him. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Danielle and Kevin Mc Guire

February 16, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

chris maytnier

February 16, 2006

RICHARD AND FAMILY,



YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS A FAVORITE OF MINE GROWING UP IN WINNETKA. I'M OUT OF TOWN THIS WEKEND FOR THE SERVICES. HUGH WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.



CHRIS MAYTNIER

Bill McNitt

February 16, 2006

There is so little words can say, still may these words of sympathy help comfort you today.



Sally and Bill McNitt

Bob and Carole Foran

February 15, 2006

Please accept our condolences.



From,

Bob and Carole Foran

BILL & JOY MARTIN

February 15, 2006

DOOLEY, WE LOVED YOU DEARLY. MUCH LOVE TO AUDREY, IRENE, KAY & FAMILY.

John Kennedy

February 15, 2006

Your dad was a great guy and good friend of my parents. I'll always remember his jovial laughter and positive, upbeat personality.



He will be missed.



Regards

John

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