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John O'Flaherty Obituary

O'Flaherty, John Joe Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Mulkerrin); loving father of Barbara (Kevin) Donnelly, Mary (Patrick) Udelhofen, Patrick (Jennifer), Margaret (Michael) Derrig, John and Martin, CPD; loving grandfather to Fintan, Claire, Fiona, Sarah, Neil, Grace, John, Daniel, Jack, Kelan, Teagan, Peyton, Flynn, Bowie, Killian and the late Anna Christine; dear brother of Anthony and the late Mary, Martin, Michael Coleman, Patrick, Bridgie and Festus; beloved brother-in-law to Barbara C. Mulkerrin; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. to St. Tarcissus Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Native of Ardmore, Kilkerrin, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland. Longtime member of the Laborers' Local No. 4. For info (847) 685-1002, www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 25, 2013.

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R C

June 9, 2014

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

August 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

July 26, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 JUL, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Mike Jarotkiewicz

July 26, 2013

Peggy and family, our deepest sympathies on your loss.
The Jarotkiewicz Family

July 26, 2013

The annual McBrides Christmas Parties at the heritage center, family occasions and summer BBQs will just not be the same without his steadfast, kind and contented presence. He made everyone around him feel welcome. He listened and he cared. He raised such good, strong and loving children. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult and sad time. God bless his soul and his love in your hearts. We are sending you our prayers and deepest sympathy.

July 25, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Flaherty family!

Mary, Martin, Deaglan and Aisling McAndrew

July 25, 2013

Uncle John, will be sadly missed, he was such a lovely gentle man, good & kind to all, our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time
Mulkerrin Family London England

July 25, 2013

Dear Peggy and Family,
So sorry to hear about John Joe's passing. I knew him when I was about 6 or 7 years old in Ardmore. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Maire Canavan

William Dara Moylan

July 25, 2013

So sorry to hear for your huge loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless his soul..

matt osterman

July 25, 2013

May God bless your family during this time. Your father always was a gentleman with my family. My you soon find peace. Mr.O will be missed. Ps. He loved reminding that his wife would always beat me at the bag tournaments on the 4th. Matt Osterman

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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27

Funeral

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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27

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St. Tarcissus Church

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