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James Regan Obituary

Regan, James Michael Loving husband of Joyce, nee Downey for 45 years. Dear father of Jamie (Hollie), Angie (Craig) Kane, Steve (Kristy), Mike (Kathleen), and Erin (Tom) Lee. Proud grandpa of Jake, Katie, Patrick, Maggie, Brendan, Shannon, Bridey, Mary Grace, Maeve, Laura, Tess, and James Michael.Dear son of Lacena (the late Bernard) Regan. Fond brother of Terry (Mary). Dedicated his life to his faith, family, friends, Irish heritage, and the trucking industry. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 pm. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 am from Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 11th St., Chicago Ridge to Most Holy Redeemer Church 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park. Mass 10:30 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to either, Mayo Clinic 200 First St. S.W. Rochester, MN. 55905 or the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 411 Second St. NW Rochester, MN. 55901. For funeral information 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2011.

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June 11, 2011

To the Regan Family I am deeply sorry of your loss of Jim. From what I hear he was a Great Son Brother and Husband and Father, And Uncle. And he was a Great Irishman. Jim lived a Great Life, and loved life so he was a wonderful person. Love, Marissa Post

Jim Ford

June 10, 2011

A true friend and a great Irishman!!! You will be sorely missed

Andy Barry

June 9, 2011

JIM-with that IRISH smile and the twinkle in his eyes- will be sorely missed.Andy

John Welch

June 9, 2011

He will be missed. One of the all time great guys. John Welch

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