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James McDermott Obituary

McDermott, James P. age 78, ret. C.P.D., beloved husband of Joanne (nee Higgins), loving father of Patrick (Pamela), Terrence (Diana), Joseph (Kathleen), Kevin and Daniel (Helen), devoted grandfather of Erin, Patrick, Michael, Megan, Katey, Michael, Jimmy and Ryan, cherished brother of Eileen (Robert) Lane and late Daniel, fond uncle of many. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd., to St. Juliana Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Ted Knusman Post, Stewards Club and United Airlines Retirement Club. 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomes.net Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2002.

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Willa Drislane

December 30, 2002

I am so sorry to read of Jimmy's passing. I hope that you are doing alright Joanne, under the circumstances. I understand the pain and your feelings of loss, as I lost Dennis this year also. He passed away on January 26th. Pleas take care of yourself. Love , Willa

Richard & Lillie See

December 29, 2002

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