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John Gleeson Obituary

Gleeson, John F. Veteran WWII US Army, beloved husband of the late Rita M. (nee Ransford), loving father of Mary (Thomas) Riccio, Thomas (Cindy), the late Dennis, John and David, father-in-law of Theresa Barron, proud grandpa of Elizabeth, Jenna, Ryan, Eric and Andrew, devoted son of the late Martin and Katherine Gleeson, dear brother of James, Philip (Kathleen), Helen (Lionel) Schlicht, Peggy (Bernie) Williams, the late Martin, Winifred Strubin, William, Bridget "Mary" Van Dyke, Thomas, Catherine Curran, and her twin, Josephine. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., from Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th St., to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Longtime member of St. Rita Alumni Assn. Memorials will be appreciated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 15, 2005.

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Lisa & Bill Bourke

August 16, 2005

Mary, Tom, Jenna, & Andy,



We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom and Dad. They were always so nice and friendly to us and the kids on the block. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.



The Bourke Family

Jan Tucker

August 16, 2005

Dear Cindy and Tom: I was deeply shocked by the news of your loss. May the Lord grant you strength and solace in the love, which you and your parents shared. Their gift and legacy shall remain with you always.

Judy Graves

August 15, 2005

To the children and grandchildren of John and Rita. I was so shocked to see the death notice of both John and Rita in the paper.



I worked with John at Strick Trailer in the 60's. There were a group of us who remained friends and would try to get together periodically.



We all thought a lot of your Dad and Mom. There were both wonderful people who will be missed by a lot of friends and family.



Our condolences to you and yours. I am sorry I could not make it to the wake but I am just going back to work after the summer starting the 16th. I have a prior commitment in the evening.



Know that our prayers are with you at this time.



Judy and Donald Graves

Germaine Coverick

August 15, 2005

My sincere condolences to the John Gleeson family. My husband, George, and John were St. Rita pals and "The Every-3rd-Tuesday Breakfast" buddies. I have many wonderful photos of George, thanks to John. At my husband's wake this past January, I had the pleasure of exchanging reminiscences with him. He was a very lovely man. Bless you all - and God bless John's life.

Sincerely,

Germaine Coverick

KAYE,CYNTHIA,ANGELA,JULIA THE LAB CREW

August 15, 2005

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