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John Goggin Obituary

Goggin, John E. "Jack" Of River Forest and Fontana, WI. Beloved husband of Helen nee McSweeney for 67 years. Beloved son of the late John P. and the late Sarah nee McCabe. Loving father of John P. (Sandra nee Post), Michael (Nancy nee Hanson - Kolovitz), Terrence (Gail nee Wallace), Brian, Kevin (Dee Dee nee Balsamo), Trudi (Susan Kaszynski), Kathy Panek Goggin and the late Daniel. Cherished grandfather of Kerry (Andrew Gallios), John (Megan nee Ennessey), Sara (Brian Young), Michael (Kristen Eisenhart), Patrick (Bridget nee Polacek), Maureen, Kelly (Jason Widuch), Brie Kolovitz, John McConachie, Terrence (Bridget nee Leitz), Bridget (Joseph Bigane), Sheila, John (Katherine nee Hill), Colleen (Thomas Krupa) Nicholas, Timothy, Matthew, Anthony. Proud great grandfather of 24. Jack was the longtime Associate Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court, consultant to the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County, retired member of Cook County Pension Fund Board of Directors, Retired Captain of the United States Army in China, Burma, and India Theatre, Past National Commander in Chief of the Military Order of the World Wars and Bailiff of The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W Cermak Ave., Forest Park. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home, to St. Giles Church, Oak Park, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dominican Sisters Sinsinawa, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305. Funeral Info., 708-442-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2011.

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Victoria and Elijah Cross

June 22, 2012

Our sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

Victoria Cross

June 22, 2012

Having read about your husband and father's death in a Trinity newsletter only recently, I send our condolences to you and your family. Most sincerely, Victoria and Elijah Cross

Michal Simms

November 14, 2011

Dear Goggin Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God provide much comfort and peace to each of you.

October 23, 2011

Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sue McPherson

October 3, 2011

"Brian, my condolences over the passing of your father. He was a good man." Patrick Cunningham (Chicago)

Patrick Cunningham

October 3, 2011

"Brian, my condolences over the passing of your father. He was a good man."

September 30, 2011

Kevin, DeeDee and Family,
We are saddened by your loss
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love,
Tony, Gina and Mia

Kevin Harris

September 29, 2011

Goggin Family,

I am truly saddened to hear of Mr. Goggin's passing. It was always a pleasure working with him. He set the example and raised the bar. Although I am retired I still refer to him as Mr. Goggin. He will be missed.

Donald O'Connell

September 28, 2011

Dear Helen & Family,

I was late in discovering that Jack had passed. What a great man who taught me so much when we worked together at the Circuit Court Clerk's office. I am sorry that we lost touch in recent years. My sympathy on your loss. God bless.

William Rehling

September 28, 2011

Hi Mike,

I never met your dad, but I know what he meant to you.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Gene Byrne

September 28, 2011

Dear Helen and Family,
I first met Jack when he worked with my Dad at General Outdoor Adv. You both were always so loving and caring to my wife and I. Jack is in our prayers, may God bless you.
Gene and Char Byrne

September 28, 2011

Mr. Goggin was,aside from my own father, the finest man I ever knew. Jim O'Rourke

Mark & Heather Arbeen

September 28, 2011

Helen and family: Our deepest condolances on the loss of Jack. He was a dear man, and friend, who taught us how to live our Catholic Faith. May God bless you, and may the Blessed Mother comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Connie Jacobs Christenson

September 27, 2011

Mrs. Goggin and family,

We have lost a wonderful man. Sadie always had great stories about him. Loved every one.
Connie Jacobs Christenson

September 27, 2011

Dear Mrs. Goggin and family, my memories of Mr. Goggin will always be special in my heart. He was wonderful to us as kids. Love and prayers to all of you.
Tommy McGurn

Joe Bidwill

September 27, 2011

Dear Mrs. Goggin, and family, please accept our prayers and thought for your family at this time of your husbands passing.Men such as your husband are gifts to us all ,and show us how we should live our lives as husbands and fathers.
God Bless all of you,
Joe and Karol Bidwill and family

September 27, 2011

To Mike Goggin and Family, we were deeply sadden to hear of your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Bolster Family

Mary Sweeney

September 27, 2011

My deepest condolences to the entire Goggin family. I will remember Mr Goggin in my prayers.
Mary Sweeney

Mary Houlihan

September 27, 2011

Dearest Helen, Children and Grandchildren,
On behalf of the old Dominican Priory Prayer Group and the Houlihan family I extend my deepest sympathies and prayerful condolences to you all. Jack was a kindly and gracious man and a great help to me when I most needed him. Helen, you and Jack were powerful witnesses to us all on the beauty of a God centered marriage. May Jack rest in the arms of Our Dear Lord and His Blessed Mother.

Mary Houlihan

John Stamos

September 26, 2011

I was saddened to learn of Jack's death. May his memory be eternal.

September 26, 2011

"Dear Mrs. Goggin, Children, andGrandchidren: Mr. G was a wonderful man and a true friend. He will be missed by all of us and yet remain in all of you! I'm sorry I can't attend, but please know I will keep the Goggins in my prayers." Robert Hosty

ARLENE MORAN

September 26, 2011

Dear Helen,
Jack was our wonderful friend and we loved him dearly. What great memories of him we hold close to our hearts. May God take care of you, Helen, and your family in your grief.
Arlene and the Moran Clan

Dennis Lingle

September 26, 2011

Dear Helen and Family,

The children of Dorothy and Buddy Lingle send our deepest condolences!We all have such fond memories of spending time with you and your Family!God Bless!

St. Lazarus Bailiff 2006 Houston, TX

Chari Hust

September 26, 2011

Recieving the Hazelton Award

Chari Hust

September 26, 2011

Goggin's in Houston 2006 Lazarus

Chari Hust

September 26, 2011

Jan & Barbara Carlson

September 26, 2011

"Dear Helen and the Goggin Family: We send our most sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful husband and our great friend. Barbara and I will miss sitting with the two of you at the Clerk's Holiday Dinners, where for so many years Jack and I shared our political "war stories". You are in our prayers.

Elizabeth Ortiz-Diaz, Pucinski Clerk's Office

September 26, 2011

Mrs. Goggin and Family:

I am so sad to hear of Mr. Goggin's passing. May God bless you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man; so caring, funny, and wise. I was blessed to have him touch my life. He will truly be missed.

Mimi Keane

September 26, 2011

Dear Helen,

I just read about Jack's passing. What a wonderful life and family the two of you created! Jack was such a grand presence and a gentleman to the core. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Goggin family on behalf of myself and my Crotty clan.

Much love,

Lawrence Cosimini

September 26, 2011

To the Goggin Family,
It was truly an honor to have worked with Jack through the years in the Clerk's Office and Chief Judges office. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely

Ned Jacobs

September 26, 2011

Dear Mrs. Goggin and family,

How fortunate we Jacobses were to have all of the Goggins across the street in River Forest as we grew up. Sharing your loss of your fine husband and father. May God bless his soul and all of you.

Stallings

September 26, 2011

Please accept my condolences. Please allow the scriptures to give you comfort in this time of destress and grief. The bible said to throw your burdens om hod himself and he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.

Elizabeth Brandstrader Luby

September 26, 2011

Dear Helen and Goggins Family: I send my most sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful husband and great dad. I remember Jack and Helen, the beautiful young couple, in the early years at St. Catherine's. They (you) cut quite a fine figure walking into church with those darling children; the beginning of your grand family. May you all stay close to each other during this time, remembering the example Jack set as a brave young man during WWII, a dignified husband and father, an active and concerned citizen in his workplace, community and church and promising to follow his lead. God bless all of you. Sincerely "Sissy" Brandstrader Luby

September 26, 2011

Mike,
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your entire family for the loss of your Dad.
Sincerely,
Mike Hasley

Chari Hust

September 26, 2011

I am so lucky to have benefited from the love that came from Jack's special heart. The world is now missing a great Chevalier, a great Gentleman, a wonderful Godly and Honorable man, and most of all, a Precious Friend. May Go's and Mary's loving arms surround and envelope you with love and strength.
With Sympathy

September 26, 2011

Mrs. Goggin and Family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was always my hero. God Bless . Cathie Sutton Wojtanowski

September 26, 2011

Goggin Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to your entire family.

John and Wendy Weitzel and Family

Kevin Fitzgerald

September 26, 2011

Mrs. Goggin and Family. Read of Mr. Goggin's passing this morning online at the Chicago Trib. The world lost a fine man, but Heaven is a better place today because he is there. My sincerest sympathies to you and all the family. You both were so good to us over the years. Love Kevin M. Fitzgerald

September 26, 2011

Mrs. Goggin and Clan: We have lost a grand old man. Deepest wishes
of sympathy and please know we will keep you in our prayers during
this most difficult time. God go with you.
Love,
Trish and Dan O'Malley and Family

Terri Werbowecky

September 26, 2011

Mrs. Goggin & Family: My prayers are with you all during this time. I remember Mr. Goggin fondly. He was a wonderful person. God bless.

Gary Ghertner

September 26, 2011

Patrick Goggin mentioned this to me today; he and his entire family are dear friends. My condolences to all the Goggin family.

Gary Ghertner

Mary Ann Brosseau-Rathbun

September 26, 2011

Dear Helen & Family:
Saw Jack's notice online in the Chicago Tribune early this morning. My sincerest sympathy to you as I knew the family well. I am Gertrude Farmar Brosseau's daughter. Our Lord's Blessings to you.

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