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July 22, 2015
Donovan Family-We will remember your father vigorously riding his bike and doing his speed walking in the early years of his retirement. Sympathies from your neighbors at 5037 - Cathy, Jeff, and Tommy Pickett.
Marty Gleason
July 20, 2015
Father Jim and Family,
Kind thoughts and prayers from the Gleason family to yours. Respectfully,
Marty Gleason
July 19, 2015
I am sorry for your lose. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Connolly
Mary Ann and Pat Dutcher
July 19, 2015
Dear Jim and Family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
The Dutchers
Mary Pietro (Morman)
July 18, 2015
Dear Jim and All the Donovan Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear father. Please know that our entire family is keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim - I have sent an e-mail out to our grammar school classmates. Many are sending you their love and prayers.
With love,
Mary (Morman) Pietro and the Pietro Family, Tony, Amy, Carly, Jessica and Kayla
CH
July 18, 2015
God is always there to listen and to help us especially in a time of need. Confide in him and he will help you - 1 John 5:14.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
July 18, 2015
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. James will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 JUL, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]
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