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1933

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2016

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John Fennessy Obituary

Fennessy, John James 82, of Hyde Park, Chicago, born Clonmel Co. Tipperary, 1933. John was a longtime Professor of Radiology at University of Chicago Hospitals. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann (nee O'Sullivan); his siblings in Ireland, Nora (Matt) Stapleton and Cianan (Bríd) Fennessy; his children, Deirdre (Richard Wallace), Conor, Sean, Emer (deceased), Rona, Niall, and Ruairi (Bridget Scales); and his beloved grandchildren, Jamie, Seaogh Emmet, Liam George andÁine Clonea; as well as numerous dear nephews and nieces across Ireland in the Stapleton and O'Sullivan families. VISITATION Sunday, January 10th, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago. FUNERAL MASS Monday January 11th 10:30 a.m., St. Thomas Apostle Church, 5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago (one hour visitation prior to Mass). INTERMENT Ireland. Info 773-238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2016.

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NANCY VELEZ R.T.r

January 2, 2024

Dr. John Fennessy was an awesome radiologist of whom I had the Honor to have worked for at the U of C. He was a kind soul. May he always RIP

Faith Harders

January 19, 2016

Ann, From about 1968-1974 I babysat for your children. I remember them and you so fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Faith Harders

Nancy Velez

January 13, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss he was indeed a wonderful man. I had the honor of working in the radiology dept as a technologist. My prayers for him & the family

Farah Naim

January 9, 2016

My thoughts are with all of you.

Love, Farah

Nancy Solzman

January 9, 2016

Dearest Fennessy's, I'm so very sorry for the losses of both John and Emer. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Dad at the Point in Hyde Park, walking Spuds

Family Fennessy

January 9, 2016

Dad at home

Family Fennessy

January 9, 2016

Donal J Murphy

January 9, 2016

Prayers for the faithful departed and also for ALL members of Mr. Fennessy family and close friends who will miss Mr. Fennessy. May He Rest In Peace--Gone But Never Forgoten.
Donal Murphy

January 8, 2016

I am so sorry for the lost of your dear loved one, Mr Fennessy. I pray that you may find comfort during this difficult time. 2 Cor1:3

January 8, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Please, accept my heartfelt condolences. May you continuously find comfort, with your happy memories and the hope of seeing our love ones again as God promise. - SH

Penny Latko

January 7, 2016

Dearest Ann and family,

We are so hard to hear of John's passing. Ron and I are living in Arizonan. We think of you so often and all of the wonderful memories we all shared. We have you in our thoughts and hears.

Love,

Penny (Reithal) and
Ron Latko

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10

Visitation

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

Donnellan Funeral Home

10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Jan

11

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Apostle Church

5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago , IL

Jan

11

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Apostle Church

5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago , IL

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