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John Farrell Obituary

Farrell Sr., John S. age 65, lifelong of the East Side, beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Clark) for 25 years, loving father of Mary (Joseph) Reblin, Judy (Tony) Neri, John S. Farrell Jr., Carrie (David) Arrigo, and Meghan Farrell, dear step-father of Todd (Shelly) Berry and Christina (Buck) Cornelius, adored grandfather of Joseph, Marissa, Scott, Roxann, Nicholas, Matthew, Ashley, Michael, and Izabel, dear brother of Peggy, James (Ann), Patricia, Kathleen, late Walter (Sue), Michael (Elaine), and Kevin (Mary Ellyn) Farrell, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired Building Inspector for the City of Chicago. Visitation Sunday, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, March 2, 2009, 9:30 a.m. prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Church of the Annunciata, Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 27, 2009.

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Monique Reyna

March 2, 2009

Judy...Sorry for your loss. I just heard about your dad this morning. God bless you and your family, and grant you peace in this difficult time.
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Lisa Herrera

February 28, 2009

So sorry about your loss megz.If you need anything just call. Love you! Me and Stacey will see you tomorrow.

JOE ( DUCK ) SHONE

February 27, 2009

MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. JOHN WAS A FRIEND WHEN HE WORKED AT REPUBLIC STEEL IN THE 60S.

Tom McNulty

February 27, 2009

Jane & Family,

So sorry to hear about Jack...a lot of great memories over nearly 40 years. Remember the good times and smile when you think of him....he'd want you to do just that.

Stacey Cupolo

February 27, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Meghan Farrell

February 26, 2009

I Love You Dad!!!

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