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John Grealish Obituary

Grealish, John 55, suddenly, beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Kelly), fond brother of Maureen (Thomas) Grealish, Paddy (Annie), Bricken (the late Eileen) and the late Tommy, Bridget (Joe) and Joe, loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Tuesday 10:15 a.m. to St. Bartholomew Church. Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. Native of Rosmuc, Co. Galway, Ireland. For info 773-588-5850 - www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Cissy O'Connor

March 23, 2010

Mary Ellen,
I am really sorry to hear about John. Jimmy told me that he passed away, and I hope you are doing ok. He was much too young.
Cissy O'Connor

March 15, 2010

Mary Ellen,
Our deepest condolences to you and all of the Grealish family.
Joe & Brigid McDonagh

Sally Grealish & Family

March 15, 2010

Maureen and Mary Ellen,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nereida Hague

March 15, 2010

Mary Ellen,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Nereida Hague, CPL

Moe O'Malley

March 15, 2010

To MaryEllen and Maureen and to all the Grealish family, You are in my thoughts and prayers

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