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Meehan, James J. age 78, Monday, July 26, 2004. Late of Plainfield, formerly of Chicago. Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. A Physical Education Teacher and Basketball Coach for Harrison High School until 1950 then working for the Chicago Board of Education. A Graduate of DePaul University later graduating from Loyola University with a Master's Degree. Loving husband of Lorraine Inman Meehan (nee Bubacz), loving stepfather of David (Emily) Inman, fond brother of Therese (Robert) Evans, devoted grandfather of Richard and Peter Inman, uncle of eleven nieces and nephews, preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Meehan, also a brother Raymond Meehan, two sisters Rita Meehan and Sarah Alviti. A Memorial mass will be held Saturday July 31, 2004 at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church, 54th and Nashville in Chicago. A private interment of cremains will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Services conducted by Anderson Memorial Chapel in Romeoville. 815-886-2323.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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JOHN WOLFE
July 31, 2004
You were a very special friend, with
whom I enjoyed many great times. I
will miss you very much.
Emily Ceragioli
July 30, 2004
JIM, IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU ALL THOSE YEARS AT SHARKO'S. WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
Alan Janus
July 30, 2004
Coach.. You have touched the lives of so many, like a father to some , a role model to others. You will be missed.
My Coach, my teacher, always in my thoughts...Alan Janus
Chuck Heath
July 30, 2004
I still think about you and our winning 1957 Basketball Season at Harrison High. I was proud to be a member of the team and have you for a coach. My sincere condolances.
Kevin Broderick
July 30, 2004
Thank You Coach, for the Memories.
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