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James Paulsen Obituary
Paulsen, James T. CFD, beloved husband of Catherine (nee Farrell), loving father of James (Michele) and Erin Paulsen, cherished grandfather of Tyler and Cheyanne Paulsen, devoted son of the late Edwin CFD and Jeanette Paulsen, dear brother of Edwin (Joan) Paulsen, Marietta (Robert) Moore, Patricia (Philip) Chimino and John (Donna) Paulsen, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews, wonderful friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to Our Lady of Loretto Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of Gaelic Fire Brigade and Past President of Highlanders S.A.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Fire Fighters Widows and Orphans, 10 West 35th St., Chicago, IL 60616 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com, 773-582-4400 or 708-758-7878.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Paulsen
Ciaran Ferriter
September 5, 2005
Kathleen,Jimmy & Erin
We are all thinking of you especially now when your loss is now more apparent.Delighted we got to spend time together earlier this year.Jim was one of lifes gentlemen
as our two small men will tell you.
Deepest sympathies
Ciaran,Marguerite & Kids
Mary & Don Herbert
August 28, 2005
Kathy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your husband.
Mel Kjer
August 20, 2005
Cathy,Jimmy and Erin.
Mel asked me to send you all his condolence, he does not have your address. He was happy to have had Jim as a friend for all these years, and he will be sorily missed.Jim was the one person that was always there, happy to be able to call him friend. Mel Kjer
Michael Schoenecker
August 19, 2005
Heart felt sympathy to your family, remembering Jim with fondness love and prayers.
Jim was a good friend in the fire academy and on the job.
euge devane
August 19, 2005
Kathleen i was so sorry to hear about jim, thinking of you and the kids at this sad time.
Richard Kill
August 18, 2005
Cathy,
We are sorry for your loss. I was in for the Claddagh in May and feel fortunate to have seen Jim.
Sincerly,
Dick & Kathy Kill
Caitriona Costello
August 17, 2005
Kathleen, Jimmy & Erin. We were so upset to hear about Jim. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure to have known Jim and particulary to have had the opportunity to spend time with him in our home last March. Much love and deepest sympathies to you all. Val, Caitriona, John & David. Celbridge, Ireland.
Mary
August 17, 2005
Heart felt sympathy to you all, remembering Jim with fondness love and prayers. Our Lady took him to herself on her feast day. Will remember him at mass on Thursday morning.
Kay
August 17, 2005
Thinking of you all at this time. Jim has gone to join the angels, watching over you all and keeping you safe.
love always xxx
Grainne Cleary
August 17, 2005
Kathleen, Jimmy and Erin,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are all thinking of you here. I am so glad that Brian and I and especially Sarah and Timmy got to meet, know and love Jim. It was an honour to know him as my 'Uncle Jim from Chicago'.
Love Grainne.
charles siatta
August 16, 2005
dear kathy i am so sorry to hear about jim my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire family charlie siatta
John & Mary Ferriter
August 16, 2005
Please accept our condolences on your tragic loss.We shall always remember Jim's kindness ans welcome on our visits to Chicago. he will be much missed.
John and Mary
owen+sharon devane
August 16, 2005
so sorry to hear about your loss,in loving memory of james paulsen
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