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James Durkin Obituary

James J. Durkin, age 81 of Evergreen Park, US Army Veteran, at rest June 9, 2022; Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances “Frannie” Durkin, nee McNicholas; Loving father of Kelly (Jason) Murphy, the late Ryan Matthew Durkin, Sara (Ilya) Kurganov and Mary Kate (Chris) Mikulskis; Cherished grandfather of Brennah, Maggie, Jack, Nathan, Ryan, Holly, Elle, Hannah and Charlotte; Dear brother of the late Jack, late Marilyn and Michael; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; Proud member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 281; Visitation Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at *Curley* *Funeral Home*, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge; Funeral Friday, Family & Friends will meet directly at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th & Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park for Mass at 10:30 a.m.; Private Family Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral Info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 15, 2022.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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10:30 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Church

96th & Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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