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John Kerin Obituary

Kerin Sr., John K. John K. Kerin, Sr., Age 86, At peace March 29, 2011. Beloved husband of the late JoMarie nee Sparagna; loving father of John Jr. (Kate) and Joseph (Theresa); Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Jake, Sarah and Andrew. Dear brother of the late Leo Kerin and Mary Lorenzini; Proud U.S. Navy WWII Veteran USS Cowell. Funeral prayers Monday 9:15AM from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N Austin Ave, Chicago (at Lawrence Avenue) to St Robert Bellarmine Church for 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 pm. For information call 773 736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2011.

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April 7, 2011

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

April 2, 2011

John,Joe and Family. My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time.
Mr. Kerin always made me smile. He was such a character. May he be at peace now and for eternity.

Janet Palasz & Family

Elaine Strong

April 1, 2011

John and Joe I would like to extend my sympathies to you and your family.

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