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John Mullins Obituary
Mullins, John F. "Jack" of Oak Brook, past President of Mullins Food Products for over 40 years, loving husband and best friend of Joan (nee Strain), beloved father of Michael (Sharon), Edward (Patty), Jeanne (James) Gannon, William (Linda), Marianne (William) Vivirito, James (Line), Judy (John) Lucas, Thomas (Joan), Jacqueline (Christopher) Stent, Kathryn (John) Burke and Shannon (Brian) Smith, proud grandfather of 34, dear brother of Edward, Mary Therese Rigali and Patricia Pinter and the late June Kroll, cherished son of the late Harry and Mabel Mullins, fond brother-in-law and friend of many. Jack was born in Chicago on February 20, 1924. He served his country proudly as a fighter pilot during WWII, bravely flying P-47 and P-51 aircraft in dozens of missions to remote Pacific Islands and over Japan. Jack devoted his life to his family, church, friends and the people of Mullins Food Products. His generousity knew no bounds and many hundreds of people were touched and assisted by his kindness and wisdom. We will miss his warm smile, easy laugh and the love he freely gave. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. until 9 p.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Rd. (½ mile North of Saint Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Clarendon Hills. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack and Joan Mullins Medical Scholarship Fund c/o Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL, 60513 or the charity of your choice. For funeral information please call: 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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ann trauscht
November 8, 2004
Dear Jeanne and Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and your family in this time of sadness with the loss of your Father. May your many wonderful memories give you comfort and peace. My father also sends his prayers and condolences.
Ann(O'Connor) and Bob Trauscht
Kerin Buntin
October 31, 2004
To Joan and the Mullins Family ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was a hero in the eyes of many. May you walk in his "FOOTPRINTS" left behind. Kerin Buntin
Helen and Jim Thielen
October 26, 2004
Dear Pat, Just heard today of your brothers death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Laura Rooney
October 22, 2004
To all 34 grandchildren,
Know that your grandfather will live in your hearts forever. My sympathy to the whole family.
Jeanne Hendrickson(Deininger)
October 22, 2004
Mrs. Mullins and family,
I was very sad to hear of Mr Mullins' passing. Please know that my thoughts are with all of you, and that as time goes on, the loss will hurt less.
netty and john rigali
October 21, 2004
We were so touched at the beautiful service for Uncle Jack. Especially the words " A man is not measured by what he has, rather by what he has given away' We will try to live with that motto every day. Tears and laughter flowed freely at the memory of such a wonderful man. What a tender moment when we drove past his beloved MFP. We love you all, and will see you at the Turkey bowl where you will lose.
Leo and Rosemary Dignan
October 20, 2004
Dear Ed, Patti and all of the Mullins Family. Don called us and told us about the loss of your beloved father. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to your large loving family at this time. All of your happy memories of times with him help heal the sadness in the days to come. Blessings to all. Rosemary and Lee Dignan
Mary Munoz
October 19, 2004
To the Mullins Family: my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father left a tremendous legacy, not only in his company, but more importantly, in all of you, the family of which he was so very proud.
Mark Cronin
October 19, 2004
Dear Bill and Linda
Just found out Monday night about the passing of your father.
So sorry to here the news.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Mark and Karen Cronin
Jamie Harvey
October 18, 2004
Dear Judy and Family, Our hearts are saddened by your loss. God Bless your father and his tremendous legacy. We wish you peace.
The families of The MAGIC Foundation.
Terrence Heeney
October 18, 2004
Joan and family, Therese and Bob, Pat and Ed, I am sorry I am unable to be there. My father and mother were so fond of my father's Mullins cousins and is why he chose to be interred near them. Jack and my dad and mom, Mabel, Harry, Grace, Jack, June are all celebrating a wonderous family reunion now. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.Love to all.
Terrence, Mary Beth and Quinn Heeney
Margret & Mandy Hogan
October 18, 2004
May the memories held deep in your hearts help to soothe youre spirit at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.God bless
Sonia Daoud
October 18, 2004
Dear Marianne
Georges and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. We came to know him through "A Family Affair" and Micha's love and respect for him.
Our sincere condolences to your mom and family. Sonia & Georges
Adrian Edwards
October 18, 2004
To the Mullins family, your lost is felt worldwide, although Jack is gone his memories and his legacy lives on. For each day i see on of you, i see Jack also smiling down on you. God Bless your family.
Adrian Edwards
October 18, 2004
To the Mullins family, your lost is felt worldwide, although Jack is gone his memories and his legacy lives on. For each day i see one of you, i see Jack also smiling down on you. God Bless your family.
Hazel Binns
October 18, 2004
Judy and Shannon
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. May the comfort of the Lord be with you and the love of friends and family surround you at this time.
Jennifer (JT) Novinska
October 18, 2004
Shannon, Mrs. Mullins and Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jennifer (JT) Novinska
Len & Georgene Drop
October 18, 2004
Dear Bill, Linda and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. By the readings, he certainly was a loving and compassionate person. You have our love and support in prayers and may your father experience the rewards with God in Heaven.
Mary & Jim Andrews
October 17, 2004
Judy and the Mullins Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a very kind and generous man and will be remembered always.
Love,
Laurel Delaney
October 17, 2004
Dear Jeanne ... my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. May comfort and love surround you and your family during this difficult time. I plan to re-read "A Family Affair" to remind myself of what a truly great man and hero your Dad was.
Lovingly,
Willa Peluso
October 17, 2004
Sending my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rita Drury
October 17, 2004
Dear Joan and family, I am so saddened to lose our beloved Jack. I will never be able to express my greatfulness for all that you have done for the Drury family. Frank and Jack have been best friends from their first day of school. I have been priveledged to call Jack and Joan friends for over 50 years and will always treasure our friendship.
I wish that I could be with you today but health and time will not allow it.
My love to you always. Rita
Ky and Jim Scanlon
October 17, 2004
Though John's own brand of magic has ceased, he has left it sprinkled among the many lives he has touched over the years.
Mary Jane Sweeney
October 17, 2004
After many years of good times, come the sad times. My love and pryers to you, Joan, and to your wonderful family. Mary Jane Sweeney
Mary Jo and Ed Bergmann
October 17, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mullins family. Jack was wonderful man and has been missed. We have his memory in the book he wrote "A Family Affair". Jack Was blessed with a great family. Love and prayers, Mary Jo and Ed
Edward & Margaret Neveril
October 16, 2004
We share the sorrow with all of you with the loss of your beloved Jack.
Jack (and Joan) have touched so many lives with their extreme kindness and generosity. We know that God has a special place for him. May he rest in Peace.
Lovingly,
LoRayne Logan
October 16, 2004
Mrs. Mullins and Family,
I knew Mr. Mullins only through his extraordinary daughter, Jeanne, who is my friend and colleague in The Women Presidents Organization. My heartfelt sympathy to each of you at the loss of this man who gave so much to our world.
LoRayne
Laurel Delaney
October 16, 2004
Dear Jeanne and family ...
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies to you, your family and all the wonderful people at Mullins Food Products. In honor of your father, I will re-read "The Family Affair" to revisit the greatness of John F. Mullins.
Love and support to you and yours,
Fred & Colleen Conrad
October 16, 2004
You will always be an inspiration to many, our deepest condolences.
The Gibbons Family
October 16, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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