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James Tracy Obituary

Tracy, James E. Age 90, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Blotteaux), and the late Isabelle (nee Chicoine); loving father of "J" (Jennifer) Tracy, Scott (Rhonda) Tracy and Kim (Bill) Guska; cherished grandfather of William (fiancée, Laura), Kristin, Nicole (fiancé, Brandon) and Katie Guska; Derek and Robert Tracy, Steven (Kate) and Patrick Tracy; dearest great-grandfather of Henry James Tracy; dear stepfather of Carole-Sue (Jim) Fiest; fond brother of Marilyn Shanahan. Retired patent attorney. Member National Eagle Scout Association. Visitation Monday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem), Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 11:15 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Arthritis Foundation preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2015.

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Roy & Sandy DeLorenze

September 29, 2015

Dear J and family: So Sorry to hear about your father/grandfather's passing.

Becky Graham

September 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss. He was a blessed man.

September 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss. He is resting in God's hands now and smiling down on all of you.

EL

September 27, 2015

The loss of a loved one in death no matter how old the pain is great, so please accept my heartfelt condolences, And may the love of your family and friend carry you through your grief at this time.( Draw close to God).

Rose Alexander

September 27, 2015

Prayers going out to you, Scott, and your entire family.
May you find comfort in warm memories of your father, and in the knowledge that he loved his family.

"The depth of our grief is matched only by the depth of our love."

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Memorial Events
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Sep

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Sep

29

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Sep

29

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. Julie Billiart Church

IL

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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