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John E. "Jack" Leahy

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John Leahy Obituary

Leahy, John E. "Jack" age 60, employee of Joyce Brothers Moving and Storage, member Union Local 705. Beloved husband of Therese (nee Quinlan), loving father of John Jr. and Tim (Esther), proud grandfather of Ryan and Patrick, dear brother of Ted and the late Thomas (Mary Ellen), Jim and Mary Kay Leahy, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, 8 a.m. until time of funeral 8:45 a.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m., at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment private. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2006.

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Lisa Bodett

December 11, 2006

Terri, John and Tim,

We were so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I have so many fond memories from Madison street. The kids will always remember Jack's Cookies. Having Jack (and all of you) next door was very comforting to me when I was alone with the kids. I will always hold these memories close. Michael (Casey), Melissa, Bob and I are thinking of all of you. Our prayers are with you.

With Love,
The Bodett/Jungles Family

Julie Lampe (past co-worker of Tim)

November 5, 2006

Tim, Esther, Boys, and Leahy Family:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although it was a blessing for God to end his battle, it is still so hard to understand.
May you find comfort in knowing he is well and whole again with God. Please know you are in my prayers for healing and strength.
May God Bless and Keep You.

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
St. Patrick

Mike Irving

October 26, 2006

Dear Terri and family,
We are saddened to hear about Jack. We have only fond memories of both of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike Irving and Jeanne Irving Hall

MICHAEL WILLIAMS

October 18, 2006

DEAR LEAHY FAMILY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MICKEY AS WE CALLED HIM WAS A FRIEND AND CO WORKER ONE OF THE BEST THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

Larry Lehman Sr

October 17, 2006

Dear Theresa I am sorry for your lost. You and jack were always good to me during that time of my life, and always for my sons,My prayers are also for John and Tim for the lost of there dad

DAN &LISA VALLEJO

October 16, 2006

DEAR LEAHY FAMILY,

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS , JACK WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT ...

THE VALLEJO FAMILY .

Pete Berg

October 16, 2006

Dear Leahy Family,

I wanted to let you all know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. I certainly have great memories from Wilson St. playing line ball in the street and late nights of Uno and video games with Jack. My favorite line of his was the one he used on John and Tim, "I brought you into this world... and I can take youout!" Rest in Peace.

Pete Berg

THERESA SCHRIEBER

October 16, 2006

DEAR LEAHY FAMILY
I WAS SO SHOCKED TO SEE JACKY DIED' WE HUNG TOGETHER IN THE 60'S ON MADISON AND CENTRAL' HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS SO POLITE TO US GIRL'S ' AND ALOT FUN AND LAUGH'S' SEEING HIS NAME TOOK ME BACK TO A WONDERFUL TIME' YOU ARE IN MY PRAYER'S' YOU TO JACK' THANK'S FOR LETTING ME KNOW YOU I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN.

Jim Berg, Jr.

October 16, 2006

Tess, John and Tim - Deepest condolences from me and Mom. This is one of those unfortunate times when we can really say that we know what you are going through. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Marian Turk-Ordinario

October 16, 2006

Tim,
So sorry to hear about your father,
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Gibbons Family

October 16, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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