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Joan O'Malley Obituary

O'Malley, Joan E. Longtime high school Principal in the Chicago Public System. Beloved sister of Marion (the late Robert) Woll and the late Arthur S. (Mary Kay) O'Malley, loving aunt of Judith (James) Swanson, Pamela Woll, Robert O'Malley, Catherine (Peter) Hasbrouck, Stephen (Jorie) O'Malley and Susan O'Malley, dear great-aunt of Elaine Swanson, Clare Hasbrouck, Henry Hasbrouck, Jack O'Malley and Pete O'Malley. Visitation Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of funeral Mass 11 a.m., at Old St. Mary Church, 1500 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Blake-Lamb Funeral Directors, 312-944-5594.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2005.

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Sandra Reed

January 21, 2005

When I first arrived at Jones Commercial as an FTB, I was greeted by this little feisty lady Joan O'Malley. It took awhile for me to get accustomed to her style,but I eventually did. She gave me the opportunity to learn and grow as a teacher and I am so thankful for that. No one really knows how someone can touch your life, but sitting here reflecting, Joan O'Malley did make a difference in my life, as well as students and other teachers. Dr. O'Malley, thank you, and now you can rest in peace with our Lord and Savior.

James Edward Wilson

January 20, 2005

I had first met Joan E. O'Malley in

1962 at Jones Commercial High School. Miss O'Malley was a counselor at the time (and a very

warm and caring person)and I was a teacher at Jones. Over the years, I

again met her as principal and at

Old St. Mary's Church after our retirements. I will miss her.

Margaret Pinaglia

January 20, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Joan O'Malley hired me to be a clerk at Jones in 1988 and I am still here. She was very kind to me and I am grateful that she gave me the opportunity to work for her. I found her to be down to earth and an excellent principal. My prayers are with her family and friends.

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