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James Donnelly Obituary

Donnelly, James Joseph 74, of Melrose Park, beloved husband for 39 years of Dolores "Dee", loving father of James (Arlene), Michael (Ally), Teri (Edward) Gorenz, Cristina (Aldo) Marchetti, Craig (Norine) Finstrom, Bradley (Linda) Finstrom, and Christopher (Peggy) Finstrom, dear grandfather of 30 and great-grandfather of 10, devoted brother of Shirley Donnelly and the late Marie Ryan, fond uncle of many. Member Plumbers Union Local #130. Visitation Friday, May 29, 2009, from 3:00 to 9:00 at Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand Avenue (one block east of Mannheim Road), Franklin Park. Prayers Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 9:15 a.m. from Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home to St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Northlake, for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. 847-455-1200 or cuneocolumbian.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2009.

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Cristine Marchetti

May 31, 2009

I just want everyone to know what a happy go lucky, big teddy bear and wonderful jolly dad I had, he made alot of people laugh and made them feel loved and I will truly miss him!!! Dad I will miss you forever!!! Love You Cristine

Michelle and Heather Finstrom with the best grandpa in the world

May 28, 2009

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