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James O'Neill Obituary

O'Neill, James beloved husband of the late Catherine "Kay" (nee Prendergast) dear brother of Patrick and Michael of Ireland, Peter of Florida and Tom of Chicago and the late Nan, Peg, Bernard, Jack, Joe and Mark; loving uncle of Bridget Hurst, Michael O'Neill, Catherine McNulty, Mary O'Connor and many other nieces and nephews in Ireland and USA. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Road, to St. Eugene Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Co-owner and operator of the Holiday Ballroom for 17 years and The Irish Village for 22 years. Native of Menlough, Co. Galway, Ireland. For info., 773-777-3944 or www.irishfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2004.

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Don & Lorrie Carroll

February 17, 2004

Jim, you will not be forgotten.

Pat & Gerry Shannon

January 27, 2004

Our Deepest sympathy to all the family, we are indeed sorry we could not be there in person to extend our condolences.

Anne Maloney

January 26, 2004

To Bridget, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Uncle. I am sorry I was not able to attend the service.

Maggie O' Carroll

January 26, 2004

To the O' Neill Family

Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering the good times with Jim at the Irish Village.

Jim Burke

January 26, 2004

My deepest sympathy to all the family, particularly Bridget Hurst. Sorry I could not be there in person to extend my condolences.

Jim Burke

Helen O'Neill

January 26, 2004

I was not there to see you die, to hold your hand or say goodbye, but I will remember my whole life through, those lovely times I spent with you. Always in our thoughts and prayers.Thank You Jim.

Jim/Sadie Healy

January 25, 2004

Our deepest sympathy,and regrets at Jim's passing May he rest in peace

Jim and Sadie.

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