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John Roberts Obituary
Roberts, John M. Viet Nam Veteran, U.S.M.C., dearly beloved husband of Dianne Gaffney Roberts, devoted father of John (Maria) Roberts, Scott (Kim) Roberts, Kevin (Anna) Roberts, Kelly (Keith) Sterkowitz and Samantha Roberts, loving grandfather of seven, dear brother of James (Kathleen) Roberts, Mary (Jesse) Powell, Tim (Penny) Roberts and Marsha (Keith) Spaniel, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chicago Firefighter for 32 years. Proud member of the Brotherhood of the Barrell, and a cherished son of Bridgeport. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m., from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St., (at Lowe Ave.), to Nativity of Our Lord Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For info: call: 773-927-0925.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Scott Roberts
June 21, 2019
Marine, Firefighter, Father. You are not forgotten.
Ken Buvala
August 26, 2004
John & I were shipmates in the Marine Detachment aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany between 1961-1963. I am truley saddened at his passing and my condolence goes out to all his family. "Semper Fi John"!
John Lukitsch
August 25, 2004
Sorry to hear of John's passing. John and I entered the C.F.D. together in the same class in September 1969. I know he had been fighting his disease for quite a while. It was am absolute pleasure to have known and worked with John.
Jim Kroulaidis
August 25, 2004
To the Roberts Family;
D.D and I are very sad to hear of John's passing. There is a long and memorable friendship that I find myself reflecting on. John battled hard against his illness but confronted it with the same courage and integrity he showed his entire life. Our prayers and sympathy to Dianne and his children and their families. John will be missed.
Jim & D. D Krow
Ted Groth
August 24, 2004
John was a shipmate aboard the USS Oriskany and a good friend over the past 43 years.He will be missed and may God bless his family and ease their pain and sorrow.
Chris and Lisa Gaffney
August 24, 2004
We're very sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a good man and a great husband to Dianne. Our deepest condolences to all of John's family and friends, and our prayers go out especially to Dianne in this difficult time. We shall all miss him.
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