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James Brush Obituary

Brush, James R.

Beloved husband of the late Linda L. (nee Paraday); loving father of the late Lisa Brush (Dave Loher), Kimberly Kancauski, Cynthia (Mark) Beckman and the late Linda Brush (the late Dennis Hough); beloved son of the late Marvin and Loretta (the late Benny) Micele; fond grandfather of Lisa Marie, Patricia, Shannen, Michael, Tiffany, David and Tori; dear brother of the late Marie (Robert) Johnston; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 20th from 2:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st Street, Chicago. Funeral Home Prayers Tuesday at 9:15 A.M. followed by procession to St. Barbara Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For more info 312-225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2022.

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Memorial Events
for James Brush

Jun

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jun

21

Service

9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jun

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Barbara Church

2859 S Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Funeral services provided by:

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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