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John McArdle Obituary

McArdle, John F. Age 83, U.S Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia T. (nee Stack); devoted father of John (Adrienne), Mary Ellen (Matt) Filosa, and Sally McArdle; proud grandfather of Lauren, Michael, Emily, Alec and Joe; loving brother of Tom (the late Kathy) McArdle, the late Jim (Marilyn) McArdle and Mary Ellen Cox; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S Longwood, Chicago, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 21, 2014.

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Mike Sullivan

August 15, 2020

I sill miss you every day Poncho!
We had some great times & everlasting memories!
Pablo

Kathy (Stack) Yamasaki

August 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the passing of Uncle Jack. I had a wonderful visit with him at Smith Village. I have many memories of our family visits with you all in Chicago.
Kathy(Stack) Yamasaki and family

Mike & Marilyn Sullivan

August 24, 2014

McArdle famly,
You have our deepest condolences upon the passing of your wonderful dad.
I have also lost a life long friend of 77years.
His humor, laughter and jokes made for many a night of fun and entertainment.
I know he will be immediately welcomed into Heaven.
I will miss you my dear friend and the next time we meet our laughter will echo again.

Chrissie Carroll

August 23, 2014

Bucko , Adrienne,Mary Ellen,Matt and Sally so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.

Susan Stack

August 22, 2014

Very sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. I was fortunate to have had a lovely visit with him last October. My condolences to you all...

August 22, 2014

My Condolences to you all.I had the privilege of getting to know your Dad at Smith Village. He brightened many a day for me! What a great guy! Bucko my prayers are with you and your family.

August 21, 2014

I loved Jack & Pat. My condolences to the entire family. The Kelly family prays for all of you. Sally Deneen

August 21, 2014

We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing, Mary Ellen. Our condolences to you and your family. Take care...

~Kathy and Dave Tabak

August 21, 2014

Sally & Mary Ellen- so sorry to hear the news about Jack today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Deneen

jim and roz carter

August 21, 2014

i am so sorry to hear the sad news. jack and pat were very close friends of ours. deepest sympathy to bucko , mary ellen and sally.
love you guys...jim and roz carter

steve bates

August 21, 2014

Bucko, Adrienne, Mary Ellen, Matt, Sally,

So sorry for your loss, your Dad was always nice to me. I will always remember his beach routine of running a mile on the North Beach at the end of the day. Are thoughts are with you.

Steve & Nancy Bates

Alan and Dorothy Fredian

August 21, 2014

May a band of angels take you to Pat and you eternal reward.

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Aug

23

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S Longwood, Chicago, IL

Aug

23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S Longwood, Chicago, IL

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