John Russell Obituary

Russell, John D. "Jack" Age 78, of Lockport; passed away peacefully Friday, January 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Chicago, graduated from Tilden High School in 1955. Retired in 2000 from the Chicago Fire Department after 39 years of service, then moved to Lockport after his retirement. A former member of St. Gabriel Church in Chicago; member of St. Joseph Church in Lockport, Gaelic Fire Brigade, Chicago Firefighters Union and a proud member of B.O.B. Jack was an avid golfer and a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. Preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Mary (O'Brien) Russell; sister, Mary Alice Zilla; brother, Bernard Russell; sister-in-law, Sharon Russell and brother-in-law, Edward Higgins. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rose A. (Higgins); five children, John (Aggie O'Bryan) Russell, Terri (Jack Kenney) Zurales, Kathy (Mike) Kozlowski, Jean (Dennis) Kluk and Colleen (Ray) Hecker; 15 grandchildren, Greg (Carole), Pete, Travis (Melissa), Chris, Casey (Lauren), Andy (Sarah), Becky (David), Michael, Sarah, James, Bryan, Kelley, Lindsey, Connor and Anthony; four great-grandchildren, Brendan, Dylan, Cameron and Layton; brothers, Jim (Pat) Russell and Denny Russell; sisters-in-law, Diane Higgins and Geri Russell; brother-in-law, Tom Zilla and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to CFFU Burn Foundation, 440 West 43rd St., Chicago, IL, 60609 would be appreciated. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 9:30 a.m. from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9th St., (159th St.), Lockport, to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or to attain direction at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.