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John Killacky Obituary

Killacky, John P. "Jack" Age 80, of Tinley Park, passed away on September 15, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Peggy (nee Tedder) Killacky; his children, Mark (Sharon) Killacky, Lynn (Ron) Roach, Janet (Bill) Hopp, Rita (John Granville) Placek, Mary Therese (Joe) Spina, Annmarie (Kevin) Usterbowski, Timothy (Jennifer Gordon) Killacky, Patrick (Dena) Killacky, and stepdaughter, Erin (Troy) Bofinger; grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of William "Bill" (Helen) Killacky, Dolores (late Jack) Hogan and sister-in-law, Susan Terwilliger. Preceded by his wife, Nancy (nee Terwilliger) Killacky. Longtime friend of Bill W. Jack was a Member of Local 17, retiring in 1996. Visitation Sunday, September 20th from 2:00p.m.-9:00p.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from funeral home to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mesothelioma Heroes Foundation P.O. Box 806393, Chicago, IL 60680 or mesoheroes.org/donate-now For info or to sign the guestbook, heartlandmemorial.com or 708-444-2266.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2015.

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Meso Heroes

September 21, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Jack's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Joseph Powell

September 20, 2015

Back in the spring of 2010 when I moved into my house, Jack was the first person to welcome me to the block. Growing up in Chicago, it was nice knowing that there were great people just across the street from me. I enjoyed getting to know Jack and Peggy, through Jack's great stories and jokes, Jack was one of a kind. I will always remain grateful for knowing Jack, and I am proud to call him my Friend. My family always enjoyed Jack's friendly, humorous disposition as well.
Even though I am four thousand miles away today, I am feeling emptiness in my heart, in the space my friend occupied; I will miss Jack greatly. My deepest and most sincere condolences are with Peggy and the Killacky Family on your loss. Please take some solace in the fact Jack will always remain in our hearts, at least especially in mine.

Joseph Powell

Mike Mungovan

September 20, 2015

Condolences to the family One Great Guy. R I P

John O'Ryan

September 20, 2015

Jack always had a warm welcome for everyone. I will miss him.

john bills

September 19, 2015

Jack always tried to help others. He was the real deal. May God bless your family at this time. Heaven just got stronger with Jack and Bill Green together up there. Thank you for your true friendship and caring. John Bills

September 19, 2015

Thank You my very good friend Jack and may God rest your soul.
Dan

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Heartland Memorial Center

7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Sep

21

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Heartland Memorial Center

7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Julie Billiart Church

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