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John J. Curtin of County Clare, Ireland. Beloved father of Sean Curtin, Michael (Katie) Curtin, & James (Colette) Curtin. Cherished grandfather of Clare (Will) Dietz, Ellen (fiance Ryan O'Malley) Curtin, Raymond John Curtin, Colleen Curtin, Denis Curtin & George Curtin. Funeral Wednesday, August 21 at 9:00 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday, August 20 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Past Grand Knight of Father Perez Knights of Columbus # 1444 & Past Faithful Navigator of Holy Family Assembly # 2255. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disability Tootsie Roll Drive, zelle to [email protected] would be greatly appreciated. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500
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Teresa Broderick
November 11, 2024
John was such a lovely man. I only found out now that he passed away. I would have been at his services if I had known. May he rest in peace
Paul Ponce
September 15, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. I truly appreciated and admired John's willingness to serve the community.
He will always be my favorite Knight.
RIP My Brother!
Joe Streit
August 21, 2024
John was so kind to bring me a Catholic candle when I was sick with cancer. He also served as a alter server when ever I asked for one
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Carey sr
August 20, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Lachky
August 14, 2024
RIP John. I enjoyed your humor and Saturday visits in my Clancy era. Prayers to your family.
Laura Mitchell
August 13, 2024
A true gent... I would see him monthly at Jack Desmond´s pub at the Claremans meetings, have two Guinness & went on his way! RIP
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Aug
20
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Aug
21
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