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John Duff Obituary
Duff, John "Jack" beloved husband of Patricia (nee Green), cherished father of Kathy Burton, Jack, Patrick (Kimberly), Alicia (Pietro) Rapisarda and James (Ellen), beloved son of the late John and the late Edna, loving grandfather of Tricia (Freddy) Luster, Norah Burton, James Burton, Patrick Jr., Brittany, Christopher, Caroline, Ellen, Jimmy, Frances, Henry, Irene Tyler, and Jacqueline Rapisarda, dearest great grandfather of Henry and Ravi, dear brother of the late Bill (the late Helen), the late Betty (the late Warren) Weldon and the late Muriel (the late Thomas) Collins. fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Lathrop & North Ave., River Forest. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for John Duff
Charles O'Donnell
March 1, 2009
Greatest man I ever knew
Judy Angelini
March 17, 2008
To the Duff Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your great loss. Dom and I enjoyed Jack's and his family's company for many winters in Florida. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Tommy Aldworth
March 13, 2008
Thoughts and Prayers to all your family. God Bless.
Dan Peck
March 9, 2008
For me and my entire family, I send my respects and feel pain in your loss. I'm sorry that we are brought together after so many years on this sad occassion, but childhood memories are the best. With all our Love, The Peck Family: Geraldine, Daniel, Garrett. and Gregory
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Mary Anne Gartner
March 8, 2008
To Jim and The Duff Family,
It saddens me to hear of the passing of Jack. You have my sympathy and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Dan and Debbie Dolan
March 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim Davern
March 8, 2008
To Patrick Jack and Jimmy your father was a 1st class guy who I was lucky to know. Our prayers are with you guys.
sandra Fiascone
March 8, 2008
Dear Patrick and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Sorry we were unable to be with you at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bob and Sandy Fiascone
The Cione Family
March 8, 2008
Dear Tyler and Duff Family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our prays and thoughts go out to you all.
God Bless you all,
Bob & Joanne Reynolds
March 7, 2008
Dear Pat and all of the Duff Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless all of you.
Love,
Frank Morelli
March 7, 2008
Jack, Patrick, Jimmy,
My deepest condolences to you guys an your family. There is nothing harder than losing a parent. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Patsy Kennedy Diane Lawless
March 7, 2008
We hope you can find peace during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie Spatz
March 7, 2008
Condolences
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Dan Sleezer
March 7, 2008
Jack --- my condolences to you and your entire family. My mom and dad always spoke with great fondness of both your mom and dad.
Our Deepest Condolences to the Entire Family, Angela Borem and Family
March 7, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Marty Dewan
March 7, 2008
To the Duff Family, We are saddened by your loss. The family and Jack will be in our thoughts and prayers. We recall some great times. Thanks, Jack, for the memories. Marty Dewan & Susan Brannigan
Michael Graves
March 7, 2008
To the entire Duff Family,
Mr. Duff was a caring man, who touched many lives. His legacy will remembered out of his kindness to all of the many people who were lucky enough to meet him. I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless your entire family.
ron magrady
March 6, 2008
Our condolences to mrs. Duff and family. magrady family
Pattie Daly
March 6, 2008
Duff Family,
My Deepest Sympathy during your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Staff & Administrator Americare Senior Home Health, Inc
March 6, 2008
To the Duff Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Charles O'Donnell
March 6, 2008
My condolenses are with the Duff Family. The greatest man I knew. Its a heavy loss
Danny & Suzanne McNamara
March 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
George Voelz
March 6, 2008
To the Duff Family,
Jack was a kind, honorable first class guy. He will be greatly missed.
Big George & Kathy
The Lock Family
March 6, 2008
Dear Duff Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
gary sciacca
March 6, 2008
Jack always thinking about you .How you always looked out for me and my family.you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Iona Urban
March 6, 2008
To The Duff Family,
My sincere condolences. Mr. Duff was a great man. His kindness, charm, wit and singing will be greatly missed.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
March 6, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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