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John McDonaugh Obituary
McDonaugh, John F. age 71, Battalion Chief of CFD, loving husband of Joan (nee Geiser), devoted father of John, CFD (Cathy), James, NFD (Mary), Julie and Joe, cherished "Papa" of Sean, Matthew, Daniel, Patrick, Erin, John, Frank and Anthony, fond son of Eileen and the late John, CPD McDonaugh, dear brother of Patrick, CPD (Mary Lou), Maureen (Paul) Kerin and the late Eileen (Sean) McDonough, dearest brother-in-law of Shirley (John) Compall, fond son-in-law of the late James and the late Miranda Geiser. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., from the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Mary of the Woods Church for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity in memory of John will be appreciated. 773-736-3833.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John McDonaugh
Susie Carroll-Dziurgot
February 28, 2004
Dear McDonaugh Family,
I am sorry to hear about Mr. McD. I have great memories of our families growing up together and your Dad sitting thru all our crazy talent shows. He was a great man and will be missed. My Prayers are with you all.
Sue Carroll
Stan & Dorothy Kotlarz
February 26, 2004
We will miss you
PaPa Jack
Love Always
Rich Creighton
February 21, 2004
We have all lost a good man. John Joe was a good friend of my father and one of the finest that I have ever had the pleasure to be acquainted with. May God bless you and your family, you will be missed.
scott andrews
February 21, 2004
God bless John Joe, safe home.
Dan Lynch
February 20, 2004
Pat ~ Very sorry to hear about your brother Jack. We all have great memories. I'm away in Florida and unable to attend. My sympathies. Dan Lynch CFD
Bob & Mary Ellen Winkelman
February 19, 2004
Our sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss. Knowing that John is watching over you must be a great comfort.
Bob and Mary Ellen Winkelman
Allyson Ostrander
February 19, 2004
Dear McDonaugh Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Ostrander's
Mark, Allyson & Molly
Joseph Blume
February 18, 2004
The Mcdonaugh Family...I cannot begin to say how much Mr Mac and your family has meant to me over the years. My prayers and that of my family` are with you at this time. Joe Blume
George Tannehill
February 18, 2004
Rest well fellow Firefighter. You and your family are in our prayers
Ken Schmidt Sr
February 18, 2004
My condolences to the McDonaugh Family.
John,Joe, Jack, was a great friend,a great boss, and a great fireman.
God Bless his soul and memory.
Sincerely, Ken Schmidt Sr. CFD, Old 2nd Division
John Cutich
February 18, 2004
Dear Joan,Sorry for your loss,had the pleasure to work with John since the 60/s on Webster Ave, E-22 to E-83 in Uptown most of my career,you could not ask for a nicer Chief to work for.
Catherine Catino
February 18, 2004
Dear Joan and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. We are thinking of you and wish we could be there. Unfortunately, it does not look like we will be able to make the trip. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Cathy, Frank, Kelly, Katelyn and Courtney
Bill Kugelman
February 18, 2004
To the family of John Joe: Jack was a super partner in the 10th and the job will , and has, missed him. If we had only put together the stories.
From the KC St. Florians CFD Council 12911, and myself, please know that Jack will be in our prayers and thoughts.
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