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James Farrelly Obituary

Farrelly Jr., James D. U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Adrienne (nee Barone), loving father of James (Michele) Farrelly and Maura (Dan) Jarka, cherished papa of Mary, Grace, Dan, Max and Jimmy, dearest son of Roberta and the late James D. Farrelly Sr., dear brother of Peggy Wareham, Jerry, Dennis, Sr. Mary Megan, Patrick, John, Terri and Diedre Dreger, fond brother-in-law of Russell (Nancy) and Raymond Barone, devoted uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Regional Sales Director of International SOS and former Poor Old Saunders Man. In Memory of James D. Farrelly Jr. Contributions may be made to the John P. McElligott Benefit Fund, 12747 W. 143rd St., Lockport, IL, 60491. Funeral info: 708-429-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2003.

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Dave Zwiers

November 6, 2003

Jim (The Poor Old Saunders Man) was well know on the south side. Eventhough Jim sold medical books for only about 12 years, it seems that every doctor, nurse, and librarian that he worked with all have fond memories of him. I replaced Jim as the Saunders rep in 1985 and almost never a day went by that someone who new Jim would ask if I new how he was doing. I only meet Jim a handfull on times usually through my brothers friends who knew Jim very well,so I'd try to keep his old friends posted on what I knew about him. When I would talk with Jim's old book customers I could tell from their reaction to the mention of Farrelly that he was someone special. How I knew is when I would mention Jim Farrelly a big, big smile would come to their face. Now when I see these customers and tell them the news they are all sadden to hear of his passing. We will all miss the (Poor Old Saunders Man)



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Mike Fagan

October 22, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was one of a kind and he is missed by many. Sincerely

Thomas Murray

October 20, 2003

My sincere condolences to Jim's family.



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Jim and Kathy McLaughlin

October 19, 2003

Adrienne and Family,

You truly fought a good fight for Jim. It is difficult to say good-bye, so cherish his memory and know that you will all be together again. We shall miss his bright smile and fun loving personality. It is hard to think of him not being with us, but we know he is happy in God's hands. Now we have an angel on our side. All our love and prayers, Jim and Kathy

Michele Sanders

October 19, 2003

It was a long hard year for your family. I pray for peace and acceptance for all of you. Jim is now surrounded by angels and he will now be your angel. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wondeful man. It was a privlidge to know him.

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