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John R. Cerinich

1921 - 2016

John R. Cerinich obituary, 1921-2016, Lemont, IL

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street

Lemont, Illinois

John Cerinich Obituary

Cerinich, John R. Age 94.75 years. Veteran of WWII, proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Passed away April 15, 2016, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Fritzi Leon Cerinich; loving father of Victoria (Peter Wyatt) Cerinich, Cinthia (Joe) La Porte, Melanie Cerinich, M.D.; adored grandfather of Bridget La Porte, Kostantinos and Eleni Klementzos; fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was an avid golfer with outstanding shortgame. Also, he was born a Chicago White Sox fan. Visitation Sunday, April 17, 2016 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont, IL. Lying in state Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church, Lemont, IL. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital at Loyola, Medical Center, contact the office of development, 708-216-3201.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 16, 2016.

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Karen (Faircloth) Martin

August 5, 2017

Victoria, I'm so sorry to read of your father's passing.

Ellen Benodin

April 18, 2016

My condolences to Victoria and the entire Cerinich family.

Marianne Bingham Serrambana

April 16, 2016

Sending prayers and sympathy to Cindy and your entire family. You were so blessed to have had your father for as long as you did. Wishing you peace in the days ahead. Marianne Bingham Serrambana '72

Marian Foley-Bland

April 16, 2016

Cindi and family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We lost my mom in January. It's not an easy thing. Know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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17

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

Apr

18

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Church

Lemont, IL

Apr

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Church

Lemont, IL

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Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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