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John T. "Jack" Harney

John Harney Obituary

Harney, John T. "Jack" Korean Veteran, beloved husband of Patricia (nee McGrath), loving father of John Harney, Theresa (Michael) Clancy, and Mark Harney, cherished grandfather of Quinn, Bass, and Monty Harney, Paul, John, Maureen and Luke Clancy, dearest brother of James Harney, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:00 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, to St. Thomas More Church, 2825 W. 81st St., Chicago. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Former Deputy Commissioner of Bureau of Water Operations. Funeral info., 708-429-3200 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2002.

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John Kramer

September 17, 2002

My wife Debbie and I are old friends of your son John from college, and when we lived in Chicago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on this sad loss. We regret never having a chance to meet Mr. Harney, but the friendship of his son John is a proud legacy to your entire family.

Julie & Michael Murphy

September 1, 2002

We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

Diana O'Shea (Dwyer)

August 31, 2002

Sorry to hear about your loss. If I would have known sooner I would have attened the wake and funeral. It would be nice to get together and talk about old times.

Sharon Baltrusis (Dwyer)

August 31, 2002

I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I just found out or I would have gone to the wake and funeral.

Mike & Wendy Cullen

August 30, 2002

A wonderful father. Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Larry Kloc

August 30, 2002

My sympathy on your family's loss.

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