John Hartnett Obituary

Hi everyone!

So sad that I missed the special mass for John, due to my own Mom's health issues that started the night that John passed away after her long journey with ALZ! I still believe that John was the angel that set her free the night that he passed away.

I know he will be sadly missed, but oh so fondly remembered! He was always a spark of joy to be around, remembering those near and far with that kind heart!!! God is lucky to get him back in His arms, while we will miss him here on earth!

Bless the Hartnett Family with kind thoughts of love during this difficult time of losing John!

Love forever,

Maura

Thank you all for your sweet memories of John. I will be sure to share with the rest of the family. God bless you and yours.

Johnny brought such joy to our family on his many visits to see my daughter Tiffany. She met him at New Trier and often brought him home. She loved him and we all grew to love him too. Johnny brought good cheer to everyone he met. We were so happy for him when he moved into his own place at Misericordia. We will always remember and be inspired by his lovely smiling face.

To Johnny's loving family. I don't know if you'll get this here, but if so, I just wanted you to know how terribly sad and sorry I am to hear about this great loss. In 1985 I had the good fortune of being Johnny's friend and the great pleasure of working with him when we were (with Mr. Goldstein) at New Trier. I loved spending time with him (as did my family). We spent many afternoons together and we were always laughing. I can't remember a time I didn't see that beautiful smile on his face or the sparkle in his eyes. My heart is heavy for you all but I know how much he loved you and especially his dear father. I can picture the joy he must be experiencing to see his wonderful parents again. My sincere and most heart felt condolences for your profound loss. He was SO special!!!! With love and admiration for you all,
Tiffany Richter Roquette (from Glencoe) xo

Dear Virginia and Family,
Although we didn't have the pleasure to meet John, we know how dear he was to you all and how much he was loved. We pray that you find peace through this difficult time and know he will always be with you now in spirit. God bless John!

I have not met you, John, nor the rest of your family- save Andy. But I know your heart. And your family is like my family. The relationships, love and the loss of you here on earth, I know. In your great company are some of my favorite and most loved people, for sure you would have been one of mine too, had we met. My beautiful mother, courageous bigger than life father, my beauty queen sister, Suzette, and my hero brother Ricky, who spent his life from age 18 as a quadriplegic. My genius musician brother Bobby and his birth date born 9 years later twin, my beloved sister Karen. Love is beautiful, love is all there is, my heart is with you, John (namesake of my own brother John), and with all the Hartnett family. John, you broke boundaries of love, what greater gift to leave? prayers to all, love all.

Virginia, Alex and the rest,

My heart goes out to all of you. You were John's most loyal and loving supporters. I will always remember sharing the NU graduation with him.

Sending hugs to you,

Monica Schlessinger

To my Hartnett Cousins..
My love and prayers go out to yal. You now have 3 Guardian Angels watching over you.(Your Mom,Dad and now John)
Luv yal

I am sending Andy and family peaceful, loving prayers.. May John's soul be free now..

I loved seeing John when I visited Misericordia, and we loved having him with the Heartzingers when they came to our convent to sing for us. May he be remembered with love and joy by his family and his Misericordia friends.

Sr. Priscilla Burke, SSpS
Convent of the Holy Spirit
Northfield, Illinois

Dear Virginia & Family,
What a joy it was for me to know your brother John. He was an example to us all of a person who lived from his soul at all times. Creative, thoughtful, conscientious, loving, a dear and good man. I am saddened that he is gone but oh so happy that I was able to share time together on the family trip to Phelps w/ him. He has been called home. God bless John.
Xo, Cousin Jodie

Our hearts go out to AJ and the rest of the family. John was an integral part of your lives; giving you strength and comfort. He will be missed

Every breaking wave on the shore.....Tells the next one there'll be one more.....

May you find the strength to get through this very difficult time. AJ, Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting John I could see through your type and pictures that he was a wonderful brother. Hold those memories close to your heart forever. Love and warm hugs, your U2 friend, Anna Conway❤

We celebrate you John. You bring a smile to my heart. Rest in Peace. We love you!!!