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John E. Townsend Jr.

1952 - 2013

John E. Townsend Jr. obituary, 1952-2013, Northfield, IL

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

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Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

1100 Greenleaf Ave

Wilmette, Illinois

John Townsend Obituary

John E. Townsend, Jr. passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2013. Born on February 1, 1952 in Evanston IL, John was the devoted son of John and Eva; dear husband of Kathleen (née Eufemi); beloved father of Niles J. and father-in-law of Shannon Callahan; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel, Lilah and Mikayla; loving brother of Kenneth and Kathryn (Louis Komjathy), and caring uncle to nephews Kenneth Jr. and Emanuel. He is loved and missed by a large extended family. John was a 6th generation Chicagoan who dearly loved his wife, family and his native Chicagoland. Memorial service Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2:00 pm at Christ Church, 784 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka IL 60093. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of John E. Townsend Jr. to Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago IL 60630, Attn: Memorial Gift, or www.salarmychicago.org

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2013.

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June 17, 2013

Dear Kathleen,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We know that John will always be cherished by you, your family and friends.
God bless you,
Paula and Donna Fugazzotto

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