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John Barrett Obituary

Barrett, John "Jack" beloved husband of the late Gizella "Giz", devoted father of John (Maureen), James, Lawrence and Margaret (Joseph) Poelsterl and the late Michael, loving grandfather of Sheila, Katie, John, Kristine and Matthew, dear brother of the late Lawrence (Agnes), Helen (Joseph) Tunney, Martin (Lori), Ann (Bruno) Siegel and Margaret (Jack) Moriarty, fond uncle of many. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., to St. Benedict Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, 2501 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60618 would be appreciated. 773-588-5850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2005.

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Frank Reed

December 17, 2005

Jack and I go back to the fifties and the Neighborhood Boys Club. We both served on the Board of Directors with Dick Valentine and worked the Carnival together for many years.Jack was someone you could always call upon for help when thing got rough. He will be sorely missed.

Joe and Diane Schmit

December 17, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your dad was a nice man and always a gentleman.

Ernest Alvarado

December 16, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathies. May God bless and grant you comfort in your hour of need.

Karyn Stramel

December 16, 2005

Dear Peggy and Larry:



I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

John Moriarty

December 16, 2005

The Barrett, Tunney, Siegl and Moriarty families lost a good friend in Jack Barrett, not to mention the last from a wonderful family that left us with many fond and lasting memories. I know that I'm only one of many people that Jack went out of his way to help. The world needs more people like Jack Barrett.

Dennis and Gayle Page

December 16, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

The Kelly Family

December 15, 2005

Praying for God's peace for all of you. With love, Pat, Patti & kids.

Gardner Family

December 15, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of one of the most decent men we have ever known.

Ruthie Kilpatrick

December 15, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss.



I will keep you in my prayers..

Rev. Gardner E McFadden

December 15, 2005

May God bless and keep you and your family in your hour of need.

Jeanne Schorn Kraemer

December 15, 2005

Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm an old friend from the 1950's.

John & Terri Resch

December 15, 2005

Our prayers are with you and your family Mr. Barrett. May you rest in peace.

John & Terri Resch

December 15, 2005

May you rest in peace Mr. Barrett. Our prayers are with you and your family...

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