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John McKenna Obituary

McKenna, John Anthony Veteran US Army. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee Donici); devoted father of Mariann (Frank) Dvorak, Christine (Michael) Wujek, Victoria McKenna, Giovanna (Frank) McCall, Roseanne (John) Cotton, and Patrick (Melissa) Joseph and Tracey McKenna; fond grandfather of 7; dear brother-in-law of Carol (the late Salvatore) Baldassano and John (Barbara) Donici; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend of many. Funeral 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from Russo's Hillside Chapels 4500 Roosevelt Rd., Hillside, IL 60162 (between Mannheim and Wolf Roads) to Divine Infant Church, Westchester, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Past member of Knights of Columbus. Please omit flowers. For additional info 708-449-5300. Please visit John's personal tribute website at www.Russohillsidechapel.com and sign the guest book.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2014.

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Roseanne Cotton

January 9, 2020

Daddy Cool. Thank you for watching over me and my family! I miss your singing, your infectious laugh, but most of all your jokes and nicknames you had for all of us. Missed more and more as the days go by. Please always give me a sign you are okay. Love always, Rose of trolley.

Roseanne Cotton

January 9, 2019

Daddy Cool, There is not a day that goes by that I don't think or laugh or talk about you! You were a bright light in our family. I will honor you everyday! You were the best Father and Papa anyone could ask for. Love always, your Daughter Roseanne Kelly

Roseanne Cotton

January 9, 2018

Daddy Cool

Wow 4 years since you went to Heaven. Miss you everyday all the time. You left us with memories that we share and laugh about all the time. Please continue to bless my family and keep watching over us. Never forgotten, Daddy Cool. Always in my heart.
Love, Roseanne

Roseanne Cotton

January 9, 2017

Daddy Cool, I miss you. How about them Cubbies? I felt your presence when Cubbies were playing! Please watch over us. You are missed so much. Love you, your daughter, Roseanne Kelly

Roseanne Cotton

August 18, 2016

Daddy Cool, Happy Birthday, Hope you are laughing it up. I know you know how much you are missed. I find myself laughing and smiling at times because of all the memories that you left. My heart aches at times, but when I think about the life you had and what you taught all of us, I am the most blest person in the world to have had such a great father and Papa for my girls. As I always say to my girls, I love you to the moon and back a trillion times. xoxo, Love, your daughter, Roseanne.

January 15, 2014

To Sarah and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. We all have many great memories of Johnny.
Peace, Katy (Morris) Laskero

Barbara Frejlich

January 13, 2014

My condolences to Sarah and her beautiful family. John was a wonderful person, friend, father and husband. His smile and good nature will be missed. I will always remember his laughter and how it was such a pleasure to have known him.

January 13, 2014

With deepest sympathy.
Jack & Lee Grandin

Tina Piest

January 13, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that your Guardian Angel is watching over you

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