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for James Waitkus
Dennis M Cooley Attorne Cooley
October 2, 2021
God bless him He is in heaven and still helping my parents at every opportunity. I hope the rest of the family is doing well.
Dennis Cooley
October 1, 2019
Jim was a good man always willing to help others! RIP
Jack Mennella
September 21, 2013
Met Jim and Linda in Deland, Florida a few yesterday's ago. He has always been and will continue to be a cherished memory. My goodness, how fast and agile on a wall ball court he was...
November 11, 2012
Linda and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss, we were just notified of Jim's passing!!! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!! Jim was an amazing man, and a great friend for many years!!! He will be sorely missed!!! God Bless you all!!! Steve and Gail Koch
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November 11, 2012
Linda and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss!!! We were just notified of Jim's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!! Jim was an amazing man, and a very good friend, he will be sorely missed!! God Bless you all!!! Steve and Gail Koch
Joe Collins
October 9, 2012
Natalie and family: My father was also a longtiongtime Chicago firefighter. I know your dad was your hero like mine was. God bless you all.
Kathi Adams
October 9, 2012
Natale, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Babe Schlee
October 9, 2012
Another one of the good guys from yesterday is gone.
patricia padula
October 7, 2012
i don't know if you remember me,but my husband,George,and Jim were friends back in the day. I just wanted to express my sadness at your loss.
Edward Fitzgerald
October 7, 2012
Good guy,worked with him early on the Fire Department. Sorry for your loss.
Dennis Cooley
October 7, 2012
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a very good friend of the entire Cooley family and did much to help us and our parents.
Rita Petersen
October 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss;was a great guy helped my family and my sisters family move many times. Was always there to help anyone.
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