Hosty Sr., John "Jack" R. 72, longtime Oak Park resident and founding member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, died peacefully after a long illness on March 11, 2004, Jack served as a Marine Officer in the Korean War. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee McNichols), loving father of Jeanne (Kent) Eckstrom, John Jr. (Barbara), Edward (Susan) and Mark (Tina), fond grandfather of Zachary Eckstrom, John III, Morgan and Reagan, beloved uncle to many, fond brother of Patricia Donoghue and the late Thomas Jr. and William Sr. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Ave. Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m., to St. Giles Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In memory of Jack please consider organ donation. Funeral info: 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jim and Rachel Flanagan
March 21, 2004
Mrs. Hosty, Jeanne, John, Ted, Mark and families:
We are saddened to hear of Mr. Hosty's passing but a smile quickly follows as I remember that Mr. Hosty always had a ready joke and kernel of wisdom.
Particularly memorable is his toast at Ned's rehearsal dinner after Ned received some free dental work from his new father-in-law. Mr. H's punch line - "Thank god he wasn't a proctologist!" :) I also will never forget your family's support through the years.
Regards -
Jim and Rachel Flanagan
John Voris
March 21, 2004
Marilyn and Family,
Jack was my friend and mentor going back to when I was a young broker at Lamson Bros. We continued through the CBOE. Remember the green bagels? Jack was very reverent about his family, his religion, his business, and the Corp. He was truly instrumental to my life and contributed many fond memories My sincere condolences to your family, John Voris
LYNN SHUNK
March 20, 2004
MARILYN AND FAMILY, I'M TRYING THIS AGAIN TO EXPRESS BILL AND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY UPON JACK'S DEATH. WE KNOW THAT HE IS FINALLY AT PEACE. OUR THOGHTS AND PRAYERS, LYNN
Tom Frawley
March 18, 2004
Ted-
I just learned of your father's passing. I'm sorry for your troubles. I have fond memories of your dad, may God rest his soul.
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Mary Barrett
March 14, 2004
Dear Marilyn,
I was so sorry to hear of Jack's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Mary
tom mcnamara
March 14, 2004
My condolences to the Hosty family. Jack's Fenwick friends will miss him. Tom McNamara
Bill Sullivan
March 13, 2004
I was saddened to hear of Jack's
passing.
He was a multi talented man,consultant,storyteller,prankste r
and all around great guy.
Jack was a real pleasure to work
along side,and to socialize with.
He will be missed.
Chip Crowley
March 13, 2004
I will never be able to solve a Saturday Suntimes crossword puzzle without Jack's help. Goodbye my friend.
Marilyn and Joe Hejnosz
March 13, 2004
Dear Marilyn--I'm the Marilyn from Guerin whom you met last winter at Rush, while my father in law was in the hospital , too. We are sorry to hear of your husband's death after such a long and arduous illness. May he rest in peace--and perhaps the two of our dear ones are swapping Marine tales in heaven right now. Sincerely, the Hejnosz family
thomas kenny
March 13, 2004
Mr Hosty was like a father to me. We went camping, shopping...(trips to O'Neils or Docs),I'll miss his cooking,stories and friendship. I hope to be as good of a man as he and my father were. I know Jack and Brian and my sis are tipping one now and smiling on us. I love and miss you Mr.Hosty...Tommy
Craig Lundt
March 12, 2004
He was a true leader of men, and kind soul. We all miss you Mr. Hosty, but your quick wit and wonderful stories will be with us forever. Thank you for the memories.
thomas fusco
March 12, 2004
thomas and laurie fusco and their children, kerry, thomas and lindsay were very sad to hear about the death of tom's uncle jack. although not having been in close contact over the last few years, uncle jack will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his very nice way that he had about him. bill fusco, jack's former brother-in-law was also very saddened to hear of jack's passing. our very best wishes to aunt marilyn and jeanne, johnny, teddy and mark and their families.
Jeff and Beth Behrmann
March 12, 2004
We will miss him
Bob & Joanne Quane
March 12, 2004
Bob and I send our condolences to your family. Jack will always be remembered as a loving, cheerful, kind, and generous man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. You will be missed. Love,
Robert Quane Family
Paul Politi
March 12, 2004
I'll never forget the stories. As a great writer once said. A man who is not loved will not be missed and Jack you will be missed.
Jerry Lockie
March 12, 2004
After I became friends with Ted, I met "Mr. Hosty", father of my friend. It soon became clear that "Mr. Hosty" was more than Ted's father. He became Jack;friend,White Sox fan, Marine officer, fashion consultant, Alumnus of Fenwick,Marquette, and Northwestern, Two Strikes, Pig roast carver, Sunday afeternoon football companion, and a memorable Santa Claus. He will be missed but never forgotten. A true one of a kind. Semper fideles.
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