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Joseph Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham D.D.S., Joseph B. Age 85, Capt. U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband of Carol A. (nee Cowperthwait) for 55 years; loving father of Joseph G. (Cathy), William C., Thomas E. (Edgar Chavarria), John M. (Jenny), Robert F. (James Albertone) and Richard M. (Megan); dear Papa of Joseph, Meaghan, Chrissa, William, Julia, Ryan, Jacob, Tyler, and Elly. Dr. Joe was a 1954 graduate of the Loyola School of Dentistry who operated his dental office in the Beverly neighborhood for over 45 years. Member of the ADA since 1955. Past President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Christ the King Parish and active supporter of San Miguel Church. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643. Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 p.m. Private Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Friday, December 19th. Memorials to San Miguel Church Attn: Rev. Thomas Cima, 4821 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60609 or Christ the King School Foundation are most appreciated. Funeral info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708/636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2014.

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Mary Ann McCrohan

January 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It is not easy losing a husband and father.

Jim and Barbara Archer

December 20, 2014

We were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Pamela Bezark

December 17, 2014

Dearest Tom and Mrs. Cunningham, like a star in the evening sky, Dr. Cunningham's spirit shall shine through eternity! Hugs, Pamela & Yoshi-Ima

Nicholas B. Pavletic III

December 17, 2014

Dr. Joe was a Beverly icon who will be missed by all. On behalf of the Nicholas B. Pavletic Jr. family our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Cunningham clan.

Jennifer Alexis

December 16, 2014

Dear Carol, We remember you and Joe so fondly! Joe will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to your sons, especially Ricky.

Sincerely,

Bob and Jennifer Alexis

December 15, 2014

Dear Carol and Family,
We are so sorry to read of Joe's death. We have happy memories of "Doc" and the good times we shared at CK and Ignatius. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Brian(Ned), Moira Nedved Stockwell, and Mary Nedved

Ken & Helen Russell

December 13, 2014

Carol,
So sorry to hear about Joe,our prayers are with you.
God Bless
Helen & Ken Russell

Tom Farrell

December 12, 2014

Dear Carol
Soon after I moved to Forest Ridge, I met Joe and you.
I always enjoyed our talks/walks.
Keep the faith, as Joe will always be with you and never forgotten by me.
God Bless
Tom Farrell

December 12, 2014

Dear Carol, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,

Terry Bernier Traverso

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Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL

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Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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