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John Gorman Obituary

Gorman, John J. Age 77. Ret. Capt. C.P.D. Member of Cook County Merit Board and U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of Kaye nee Smyth. Loving father of Patricia (Scott) Wendell, Peggy (Tom) Holan, John (Donna), James and Jennifer (Gary) Gestes. Cherished Papa of Dane, Scott and Luke Wendell; Jessica and Katie Gorman; Brent Holan; Peter Gorman; Taylor, Cody and Dani Gestes. Dear brother of the late Peter Gorman, Sissy Gorman and Mary Glover. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 P.M. at The Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park. Services will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation 1407 W. Washington Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 appreciated. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 27, 2010.

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Jennifer Gestes

December 21, 2020

Can't believe it has been10 years already. It seems like yesterday. It helps that to have the memories.....Being young going to the station with you, all the skating memories, all the funny times with Tay,Cody and Dani(we talk about them all the time), hanging by each others houses grilling and watching the games. You and Gary going to the OTB, Menard's, or just for a drive. Thanks for being the best Dad and Papa. Love you and miss you!

Robert Mikulec

December 26, 2011

Merry Christmas from a friend.
I know your still looking over your family.
I feel your in a good place and good hands.

December 25, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
We love you <3

December 24, 2011

I can't believe it has been 1 year today since I've seen you!
I hope you will be with us tonight by Aunt Peggy's!
We all love and miss you very very much!
xoxo
Tay

July 4, 2011

Happy Fourth of July!

Love and miss you
Tay

Deby O;Bryan

June 18, 2011

Happy Father's Day. You always were and will always be my Hero. I am blind now, but will always have memonies of you. Love Deby

Taylor's graduation (:

June 10, 2011

June 5, 2011

I really wish you were here to see me graduate. But i know you were watching me.

I love and miss you
Love,
Tay

June 5, 2011

I really wish you were here for my graduation. But i know you were watching me!

I love and really miss you :(

Love,
Tay <3

johnny

June 4, 2011

Missing you, We will be especially on fathers day coming soon. you're alright.

Taylor Gestes

January 7, 2011

Papa, you always knew how to make me laugh even when I was sad, especially when we always used to say BOOMER! I will never forget that day we started that.

Love and miss you SO much
Love,
Tay <3

Jennifer Gestes

January 6, 2011

You picked me up when I fell. You(and Mom)were there for me when nobody else was. You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself! Thank you for giving me memories I will cherish forever. Love and miss you so much!
P.S. I hope Jersey is acting better up there!

Taylor Gestes

January 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Papa!!!

Love and miss you very much!!

January 3, 2011

Happy Birthday John!!!! Jim, Jen, Tay, Cody and Dani gave you a big bouquet of flowers today. The kids let baloons fly up to you and as they did so, four jets flew over...it was awesome.Later we're having a big celebration for all the Jan. birthdays starting with yours, Tay, Peter, Johnny & Dane. We already miss you. Did you hear us signing happy birthday?
Love,
Patty & Scott, Peggy & Tom, John & Donna, Jennifer & Gary, Pam,Dane, Scott, Luke, Brent, Jessica, Katy, Peter, Tay,Cody and Dani.
Love you. Me

Tom Clarke

January 2, 2011

To Debbie and Erin i am deeply sorry for your loss,Mr Gorman Gave me a break a long time ago. i have always respected him for the way he handled it all. like a pro. could have burned me but didn't god bless his soul. he will not be forgotten.

Erin Egas, RN

December 31, 2010

I used to think that it was very sad when someone passed away on Christmas. Then a friend pointed out to me that God only wanted the best of the best for His Son's birthday. And Grandpa was definitely the best of the best. You will always be remembered and loved!

Deby Gorman-O'Bryan

December 30, 2010

Honoring my father:
"Now take back the soul of John Gorman Sr, whom you have shared with us. He brought us joy, we loved him well. He was not ours. He was not mine."

December 29, 2010

Dear Gorman Family,

I was very sad to hear of the passing of John, I had known him my whole life and never knew a more honorable man. As a younger cousin I always looked up to him. My prayers are with the Gorman family.

Bill Kenny, Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Linda Maatman

December 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time with the loss of their loved one.
May God guide you through the hard times.

Lydia Lyewski

December 28, 2010

Dear Deby and Erin...So sorry about the loss of your Dad. I know both of you loved him very much.

Nancy Roeback

December 28, 2010

I am sorry to read about the passing of your husband, I will remember you and your family in my prayers.

Nancy Roeback (H P Smith)

Bill Kasten

December 28, 2010

Dear Gorman Family,
I know Capt. John will be missed, because his family always came first. I was happy to have him as my Capt. in the 18th District, as he helped me tremendously in my police career.

Please know that the sky will be a little brighter as a new star has been added to the heavens above.

Sgt. B. Kasten
18th District, Ret.

Sandy McGeough

December 27, 2010

To: Deby & Erin,
My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Much love, Sandy

Sandra Mc clain

December 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandra Mcclain

December 27, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Celestine & Adrian Arambulo

December 27, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle John. I will never forget his warm smile. We will keep the whole Gorman family in our prayers and thoughts.

Jennifer Roche

December 27, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Janine, Vincent, Alexander & Maximus Greff

December 27, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Kay and the whole Gorman family at this difficult time. I will remember always feeling joyful around Uncle John.

Janine, Vincent, Alexander & Maximus Greff

December 27, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Kay and the whole Gorman family at this difficult time. I will always remember how I felt joyful whenever I was around our Uncle John.

Christine, Joel, & Genevieve Sevilla

December 27, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Gorman family in this significant loss. I will hold dear to my heart the many fond memories of my Uncle John.

Robert Mikulec

December 27, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Erin Erickson

December 27, 2010

Dear Gorman Family,
Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Keith, Erin, K.C. and Jake Erickson

don gestes

December 27, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Riles

December 27, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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