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Joseph Howard Obituary

Howard Sr., Joseph John beloved husband and best friend of Rita (nee Heneghan), loving father of Joseph Jr., Kathryn and Brian, devoted son of the late Richard and Kathleen Howard, fond son-in-law of the late John and Catherine Heneghan, devoted brother of Kathleen (Dennis) O'Keeffe, Richard Jr. (Denise), Carol (Robert) Baron and Thomas (Susan), brother-in-law of Maureen (Charlie) Pinter, Jack (Janice), James (Susan), Kate (John) Labuz, Eileen (Dennis) McNamara and Patrick Heneghan, uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend to all. Resting at the Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge on Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Superintendent of the 40th Ward, City of Chicago. For info., 708-456-8300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2003.

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the Christman's

August 29, 2003

Rita and Kids,

We just heard the sad news yesterday. We are all so sorry that this tragedy had to happen to you. Take care. You are thought of and in our prayers often.

Bridget Reistad

August 28, 2003

Dearest Rita and family:

We were so saddened to hear about your loss. May memories of Joe ease your heart. Love, Bridget, Thom, Blake and Eva

Mary Blackstad

August 26, 2003

Dear Rita and Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts

and prayers.



Mary (McDevitt) Blackstad

Tim Kusinski

August 26, 2003

Rita, On behalf of my father and the whole Kusinski family I would like to extend our deepest condolances, and know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Thomas Joyce

August 25, 2003

Sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy.



Thomas Joyce

Uncle Joe & Aunt Cathy Maude

August 25, 2003

Dear Rita and Family

We were sadden to hear of Joes death such a great guy he will be missed we will keep you in our prayers always

Love Uncle Joe & Aunt Cathy

Mike & Peggy Collins

August 25, 2003

Rita and family,

We were deeply sorry to hear that Joe had lost his battle. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick and John Samuels

August 25, 2003

May the love you feel for the one you lost lessen your sorrow and may the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.



Rick and John Samuels

and their Families

Josephine O'Brien

August 25, 2003

Rita and Family: My deepest sympathy--you've all been on my mind so many time over this past year. Joe and I always had this silly way we greeted each other since we were kids-being the 2 Joe/Jo Howard's. I love Joe and will miss him dearly. Love - JoMarie

Joyce & Sheldon Rothman

August 24, 2003

You have our deepest sympathy. May G-d watch over you and yours. Joyce and Sheldon

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