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John Wrenn Obituary
Wrenn, John Patrick 76, loving husband of Patricia Ann (nee Downey) for 52 years, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved and dedicated father of Mary Pat (Thomas) McKenna, Anne Marie (Timothy) O'Leary, John Patrick Jr. (Margaret), Brian Thomas (Julie), Eileen Mary (James) Mitchell and Jeanne Marie, proud grandfather and adored "Papa" of Jude and Liam McKenna, Patricia Claire O'Leary, John III and Brendan Wrenn, Emily, Molly and Brian Jr., Delia Ritchie, loving son of the late John and Delia (nee Moore) of County Leitrim, Ireland, dear brother of Hon. Leo F. (Gilda) and Peter J. (Joan) Wrenn, brother-in-law of Margaret (William) Dobersch and the late Mary (George) Cagney, cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews, great-friend to all and mentor to many. Lifelong White Sox fan and parishioner of St. Ignatius for 62 years. Funeral Saturday, November 1st, at 9:30 a.m., from the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave., to St. Ignatius Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, October 31st, from 2 to 9 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Ignatius Church, 6559 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60626 or Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660, appreciated. Funeral info: 773-764-1617To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bridget & Tom Pingel
November 3, 2003
To Jeanne--
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a great man and a wonderful grandfather to Delia. I am very sorry for your loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Delia and the rest of the Wrenn family.
father james chambers
November 2, 2003
I knew John and Patricia when I was associate pastor at St. Ignatius parish together with Fr. Dave Bowman.
You are in my prayers.
May God bless all the members of the Wrenn families.
John White
October 31, 2003
Dear Wrenn Family,
The Whites were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Wrenn. He was a kind and thoughtful man, certainly to be missed by all who knew him. Thoughts, prayers.
John F. White
Stephanie Novy
October 31, 2003
Dear Pete and Joan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. My thoughts are with you and yours.
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October 31, 2003
We are all thinking of you and your loss. Our prayers are with you. Love, Ruth, Kim, Rose, Vanessa, Carrie and Terry L.
John Scornavacco
October 31, 2003
John so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know what a strong family the Wrenn's are and I am sure your father was a big part of all your lives. I know he was very proud of you and I am sure you will find confort in fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
MICHAEL MAINES
October 30, 2003
MY SYMPATHY TO ALL THE WRENN FAMILY.
I MOVED FROM ST. IGNATIUS 20 YEARS AGO, BUT DO REMEMBER ALL OF YOU, JOHN WAS A GOOD MAN, AND REMEMBER HIM FONDLY.
John Foy
October 30, 2003
My Deepest and Sincere Sympathy to the Wrenn family
GOD be with you.
Kristina, Patrick and Nicholas Wrenn
October 30, 2003
Uncle John-
We know you wouldn't want us to be sad, but we are. We're sad because we'll miss you at Wrenn Fest and at family events. We'll miss you with all of our hearts. We love you, Uncle John. Say hi to Gloria for us in heaven.
Liam and Kathy Egan
October 30, 2003
Deepest sympathy to the Wrenn family on the loss of John. He was very special to our family and will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
RYAN HOPKINS
October 30, 2003
My thoughts and prayers , and those of my wife Vicki , go out to the entire Wrenn family .
John O'Leary
October 30, 2003
Dear Ann, Tim, Patricia Claire, and the entire Wrenn Family,
Vida and I would like to express our most sincere condolences and sadness in the passing of your beloved Father,Husband,Brother,Uncle,Grandf ather, and Friend, John. We both have very fond memories of joyous and fun times we have shared with him. Try to be strong in this time of sorrow, remembering precious time you all have spent with him. Trust in God.
Our Love,
Mark & Vida
Patrick O'Brien
October 30, 2003
Bobbie, Megan, & Brendan send their deepest sympathies. I am flying in early Saturday morning and will be at the funeral home by 9;30. Love,
Patrick
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