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James Flanagan Obituary

Flanagan, James M. beloved husband of Bridget (nee Kirby), dear brother of Thomas (Connie), loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Mary of the Angels Church, 1850 N. Hermitage. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 708-456-8300, www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2004.

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Pat OBrien

March 16, 2009

Tomorrow is St. Patricks day. It is a joyful time for the Irish! There will be a parade here at 6 p.m. & my Irish wolf hound Holly and I will be marching in your memory. Thank you for making so many lives happy and steering my son on to great things! You are loved and missed.
Irish eyes will be smiling and remembering you, always.
Pat OBrien

Gerdie, Deirdre & Tom O'Connell

July 18, 2004

Uncle Jim - you will be sadly missed. We will always remember the wonderful times that you and Bridget showed us when visiting Chicago. You were a good and kind person and always had a story to entertain and make us laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bridget.

Chicago has lost one of its finest and will not be the same without you. With love always,

Robert O'Byrne

July 16, 2004

The entire O'Byrne clan wish to express our condolences to the Flanagan's.

Jim was an exceptionally kind and charitable man. Literally every story I remember my mother telling about Jim Flanagan related to his good deeds towards others, a true Irishman's Irishman if ever there were one. Ray related a story of Jim (hearing that Ray was looking for a job right out of college) going out of his way to advise Ray and even asking Craig to spend his lunch giving additional guidance. This launched a young man's career in insurance where he still resides 16 years later, now a Vice President. Jim and Bridget unselfishly opened their home and hearts to so many. In our mother's memory we thank Jim for all his extraordinary generosity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Bob,

Ray,

& Sue

Jon Vraney

July 16, 2004

Dear Flanagan Family, so saddened by your loss. My regret is that I missed seeing Jim at the office on my visit to Evanston in May.

God Bless you all - Jvv

Barbara & Daniel McGovern

July 13, 2004

You will be sadly missed but fondly remembered Uncle Jim. Always a gentleman, a kind husband, a popular, jolly chap. You and Aunt Bridget were soul mates. May you RIP. Barbara, Danny & Tara Faye McGovern (nee Kirby)

Janet and Steven Anixter

July 12, 2004

We are so sorry that we cannot personnaly be there to console you at this difficult period. We are deeply saddened by Jim's untimely death. Please know you are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Greatbank Evanston

July 12, 2004

Mrs. Flanagan,

We would like to tell you that Mr. Flanagan's pleasent smiles,laughs and greetings will be terribly missed.We would like to offer our prayers to you and your family in this difficult time of sadness.



Mr. Flanagan we will miss you,

Chris and Nayda(your girls)

Dorota & Sheena(your monsters in the drive up)

Acie,Lan,Ha & Gulshan

sister kathleen mcintyre

July 12, 2004

My prayers are with you during these difficult days , and know that all ours sisters journey with you in prayer.sisters of Little Company of Mary

Calvin and Sylvia Ford

July 12, 2004

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Flanagan Family in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carmelo Delgado Jr.

July 12, 2004

My family and I would like to express our deepest condolences.

Mr. Flanagan was and is a very special person he will be greatly missed.



It was a pleasure to have met you Big Guy...



Carmelo, Nayda & Adyana Delgado

Illinois Club for Catholic Women

July 12, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Bill Townsley

July 12, 2004

Dear Bridget and Family,

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all of you. Words fail to express my sadness at the loss of Jim. He was my best friend. I will never forget the gift of his friendship and countless good times we had together. I will greatly miss him. My thoughts are with you, Bridget, and also with all of extended family.

Carrie Mitchell

July 12, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and Carrie Mitchell

Julia Hines

July 12, 2004

Dear Flanagan Family, may the memories held deep in your hearts soothe your spirits in this time of bereavement.

lisa veeck

July 12, 2004

Dear Bridget and Family,

Words can't say. Jim was a warm, witty, wonderful man—as you know so much beter than I (and a great neighbor for a time.) I will always remember the privilege I had of sharing a seat row on with the two of you my first trip to Ireland and what fun he made it.I know he is up there making other s laugh , and I only hope it won't be long before t hose of you who loved and knew him best can think of him and smile again, too.

Deirdra Cousins

July 12, 2004

With loving memories of our dear Uncle Jim. May he rest in peace - will always be in our thoughts.

with love,

Deirdra & James Cousins (nee Kirby)

Kevin Hughes

July 12, 2004

Dear Bridget and Flanagan family

Everyone at the Bank will miss Jim. His Irish charm, huge laugh and love for life was always around him . I will personally miss my travels with Jim in his favorite cadillac to the Prairie St. building, lunches at Linos, Cubs, Bulls and Bear games. No one could tell a story better. His spirit will always remain.

Regards

Kevin A. Hughes

P.D. and Judy Block

July 12, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send our sincere sympathy. Judy and P.D. Block

Brian Banks

July 11, 2004

Dear Mrs. Flanagan:



My deepest condolences on your loss. On behlaf of my wife and family and everyone here at Chicago Limousines, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.

LIZ AND JULES STIFFEL

July 11, 2004

WITH SINCEREST CONDOLENCES

Jim Flanagan on the evening of June 17th 2004. We love you Jim. R.I.P. Brian K.

July 11, 2004

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

July 11, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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