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1939

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2018

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

James Bracken Obituary

Bracken, James "Pink" Devoted husband of Barbara (nee Faron); loving father of Shannon, and the late Kelly; dear brother of Edward, William (Nancy), Maureen, Daniel (Arlene), Terrence (late Dora), Jack (late Barb), and Kathleen (Fr. Wayne) Sanders; good friend and brother-in-law of Joseph Faron (USMC); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St,. Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2018.

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Gary Rubin

April 3, 2018

Barb, just heard about your loss. It was a pleasure to know Jim both personally and professionally. We will surely miss him. Gary & Marilyn Rubin

March 23, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James. May you find strength trough prayer 1Thessalonians 5:17.
GD

March 21, 2018

To the Brackin family, please accept my sincere condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

Sarida Emola

March 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss

Tom Brankin

March 19, 2018

Bill, Ed and all the Brackens, sorry to hear about "Pink" passing away. Nothing but fond memories of our days on 42nd Place , Condolences to all. Tom Brankin

bonnie horkavy

March 19, 2018

Bill and Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family. Bonnie..

David G Rich

March 18, 2018

Barbara we are so sorry to hear about Jim and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

Tc Aikens

March 18, 2018

Our loved ones will leave this world ,
Bu they will never leav our hearts.
John 6:40

March 18, 2018

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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20

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8:30 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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20

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Linus Church

10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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