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James Loughney Obituary

Loughney, James "Red" Retired C.F.D. District Chief; beloved husband of Mary (nee Fucherino); loving father of Jennifer (Wayne) Bebinger, Martin Lt. C.P.D. (Marie), Maribeth and James Sgt. C.P.D. (Colleen), cherished grandfather of James, Michael, Patrick, Martin, Fiona, Tristan, Sean, Maeve and the late Aidan; dear brother of Maureen Ret. C.F.D., Rita (Michael) Swift, the late Martin, late John (late Nancy), late Rosemary (late Eugene "Lefty" Ret. C.F.D.) Waliczek, late Helen (John "Sean") Gardiner; caring brother-in-law of Lillian (Richard) Skrezyna, the late Carmella (late John) Kubat and the late Rose Bertucci; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th Street. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the Funeral Home to St. Maurice Church, 3615 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info 312-842-8681 or www.dalcamofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2018.

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Toni Fosco Cinkay

August 20, 2021

Just saw this...
So sorry!
Think about everyone ofteand the fun we had
Love
Toni

Jim DeFily

February 5, 2020

Jimmy as my father used to refer to him , my Dad Jim DeFily was 33 years on the CFD and was friends with Jimmy right out of the Fire Academy , my father always spoke of Jimmy with great love and respect and as a dear friend , May Jimmy rest in peace....

Maureen Bracken

June 15, 2018

My condolences to the Loughney and Heeter families ! Jim was a great man Old School Fire Department Chief and an honor to know him and work for him!!
They don't make like that anymore and he will truely be missed by many♥ RIP Chief Jim (RED) Loughney. You always had my back and for that you will always have a special place in my heart!! Thanks for all the good memories

Mike Ligue

June 3, 2018

To the entire Loughney Family and my friend Mo, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing . He was a great fireman , a great chief, but most of all a great family man and a great guy. He was loved by everyone that knew him . I know you will miss him terribly ,as we all will , my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you , may he rest in peace . Mike Ligue

Larry Casserly

June 2, 2018

Condolences to the whole Loughney family. Jimmy will be missed. He would always make me laugh at the stories he could tell.
May he Rest In Peace and May God hold him in the palm of His hand

June 1, 2018

May Gods loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

Mike Casey

May 31, 2018

Mary, So sorry to hear about Red. We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Wish we were there to give you a hug.

Mike & Linda Casey

Jerry H

May 31, 2018

So sad to hear. I worked for him for many years. You could not work for anyone better than Chief Loughney!

Jim Connolly

May 31, 2018

Rest in piece Chief 335

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

May 31, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Red will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 10 JUN, 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: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

May 31, 2018

To the entire Loughney family our deepest condolences, our prayers and thoughts are with you. The Zlotkowski's

Paulette Wysocki

May 30, 2018

Mary and family,

Our deepest condolences go out to you with the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful man and very well liked. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Greg and Paulette Wysocki

May 30, 2018

Mary and family,

Our deepest condolences go out to you with the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful man and very well liked. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Greg and Paulette Wysocki

Kathy LoCoco

May 30, 2018

Prayer and hugs for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Rocky and Kathy LoCoco

GEORGE BAILEY

May 30, 2018

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF RED. WORKED WITH HIM AT 28TH HOUSE. A GREAT FIREMAN AND FRIEND. WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES. RETIRED CAPTAIN GEORGE BAILEY

Art Rosenquist, Ret-CFD

May 30, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Dunlop

May 30, 2018

Dear Mary and Family,
My deepest and sincere condolences go out to all of you.
May you find peace in all the cherished memories made over the years. He, I believe, had a life well lived in service to his city and love for his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Donna (Dohney) Dunlop
Mother of Brian Dohney, Cory (Dohney) Guttillo and the late Bob Dohney

FDR

May 30, 2018

Dear Mary we are so sorry to hear about James and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the words at Romans 5:3,4 help comfort you during this difficult time.

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3615 S. Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL

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