Burns, Joseph "Jerry" 69, formerly of Western Springs, beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Coughlin), loving father of Michael (AnnMarie), James (Malory) and Robert (Noemi), proud and loving grandfather of Karina, Connor, Ryan and Brianna, brother of Patricia (Richard) O'Connor, Marjorie Oakey, Suzanne (late Bernard) Hanley and Barbara (Michael) Hollendoner, loving companion of Patricia Fendon, uncle of many. Blessed with many loving friends. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, from funeral home, to St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL, 60614, would be appreciated. Funeral home info: 708-352-6500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
ROBERT B. SLOAN
March 30, 2006
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE BURNS FAMILY. JERRY WAS A GOOD HUSBAND, FATHER AND FRIEND. WE'LL ALL MISS HIS SMILE AND HUMOR. BOB&BARBARA
Sarah Moody
March 18, 2006
Our condolences to Pat and the Burns family. I got to know Jerry while working at Timber Trails Country Club. I will always remember his smile and sense of humor!
Sally Luby
March 16, 2006
Dear Michael, Jimmy and Bobby, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was a great guy.I loved the picture -it brought out his true personality. I know you will miss him but also know that he and your Mom are taking care of you.
Hugs to all of you Sally Luby
Michael and Marlene Fogarty
March 14, 2006
Jerry wwill be missed by many. As others have said..He was a nice man. When one ran into him you could expect fun with laughs and good humor that wrapped around his wide abilities.. Condolances to you all.
Roseann Forschner
March 13, 2006
To the Jerry Burns Family;
I will always remember the smile and friendliness of Jerry. He was a special friend to my brother, Brendan and his wife Anne. He will be missed very much. I know Eileen will greet him with love and
bring him to meet His loving God.
There may be some singing of Irish eyes are smiling, with tears of love and joy this week in heaven. Be still. You will hear it in your hearts too. My sympathy to all of your family, relatives and dear friends.
Roseann Heintz Forschner
Robert Spingola
March 13, 2006
Condolences to all of the Burns
family members and Patricia.
Bob Spingola
Class of '54
Marilyn Ryan
March 13, 2006
Always enjoyed when Jerry would visit us at Mills Specialties. What a sense of humor! He was a great guy and will be truly missed.
James Collins
March 13, 2006
Jim Collins and the entire Loras College community send their deepest sympathies. They are keeping Jerry and your families in their prayers.
God bless.
Jack Cheney
March 13, 2006
Pat and the Burns Family:
Our condolences on your great loss. We regret that we will not be able to attend the services for our dear friend Jerry. We are sure going to miss him. Pat, we want to thank you for the love and care you gave him 24/7 during the good times and bad.
Sincerely, Jack and Marilynn
TOM PAGANO
March 13, 2006
My sincere condolences to the Burns family. Jerry was a great guy. Tom
Ernie & Judy Watts
March 13, 2006
Dear Pat and Burns men Mike, Jim, and Bob. Jerry was very special to me for many years. A friend, close confident,Golf associate and occasional dinking Buddy. I always enjoyed is yearly Phoenix visits and his surpport during my difficult times.
John Krause
March 13, 2006
SELL YOUR STOCK IN DEWARS!!!
Jerry was a truly sincere and wonderful person. We are all richer for having known him. Someone else will have to start picking up the tabs.
Jack Harty
March 13, 2006
Jerry I'll miss you much. The LOON will never be the same. I hope St. Peter takes good care of you until I get there.
cheers ...Jack
bruce and darla dickson
March 13, 2006
Pat and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and Jerry's family on hearing of his death. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Darla & Bruce Dickson
Marty Bracco
March 13, 2006
To the Burns Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jerry and Aunt Eileen were always the favorites of all of us Bracco's. Jerry was a wonderful man, and we are sure he's at peace and reunited with his beloved Eileen. Likely, my dad Mike was there to greet him at the pearly gates as well.
Love,
Marty & Beth Bracco
128 S Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
Rick Rumick
March 12, 2006
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Doug Rumph
March 12, 2006
Jerry was a lot of fun and a pleasure to know, he will be missed. My condolences to the family. Jimmy, we will have a toast when I get back in town.
Rocky & Maria Baldwin
March 12, 2006
Our condolences to the Burns family for their loss, may God give you strength and solace in your hour of need.
Regards
David Winograd
March 12, 2006
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.
The Winograds
Anne Carney Heintz
March 12, 2006
Dear Pat. Mike and AnnMarie. Jim and Malory. Bob and Noemi. As I write, Brendan is in the air. Returning to Chicago with a heavy heart to be with you, your families and your friends. To say good bye to his lifelong friend and all around good guy. You are all in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
Sharon Sinnott
March 12, 2006
Dear Burns Family,
I knew Jerry, but not that well, but can certainly say he was a very, very nice man and was always so nice to me. My husband, Jim, knew him well and considered Jerry one of his closest "pals". I'm sure the two of them are up there havin' a ball and probably fighting over the bar stool. Time helps and makes the loss easier to accept.
Sincerely, Sharon Sinnott
Robert & Rosa Schweitzer
March 12, 2006
A wonderful father and father-in-law. His grandchildren will always be aware of his tender, loving care.
MaryBeth Ong(McGrath)
March 12, 2006
Jerry was a wonderful man. My dad, Jim McGrath always talked about his cousins and shared stories with us kids. When I think of Jerry I think of his smile, great smile.He was such a kind person. We are so grateful that he ventured out to dads funeral a month ago. I was able to give him a kiss a hug. I will miss him. He is now with dad and at peace. All my love. MaryBeth
JAMES (JIM) FLAVIN
March 12, 2006
TO THE BURNS FAMILY, I OFFER MY SINCRE CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF JERRY...HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF THAT FRIENDSHIP...I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME, BUT I AM IN FLORIDA AND DO NOT RETURN UNTIL THE 1ST OF APRIL...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, AND IF I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR THE FAMILY PLEASE EMAIL ME.
Bob & Marie Auer
March 12, 2006
To Pat & the boys...sorry we can't be with you at this time...Jerry was a great man and we will truly miss him...we will remember him in our prayers...Love, Bob & Marie
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