Joseph Lynch Obituary

Fr. Joe was a remarkable priest and gentle man. I am saddened by the news of his death, but grateful for his kind spirit, hearty laugh and his kindnesses to our family.
I fondly remember his comment after my mother's death. Learning the news that she, his cousin, had died, he said, "Oh, dear! We're running out of Florence's!"
Our condolences to Jack and Louise, and all his family on the death of
a good and faithful priest.
Terry (Crylen) Unumb

It is sad to hear the passing of a Great Leo Man, Father Joe. Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Leo High School Alumni Association.

Larry Lynch, President

So privileged to have had Fr. Lynch Marry us on December 29th,1956
At St. Gabriel's. He was so Kind and made us feel at Ease. Will keep
Him in My Prayers Always!

My mom, Florence (Healy), Fr. Joe's cousin, use to say that he said the most beautiful mass. She was right. Joe, first and foremost was the Lord's priest. At Joe's mass he shared with you a true sense of the sacred. Indeed, his wit and that lovely Irish twinkle in his eyes embraced us all. God keep you Fr. Joe.

Paul & Kathy Crylen
West Olive, Michigan

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Fr. Joe will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 24 MAY, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

I was privileged to serve as an altar boy for Father Lynch when he was assigned to St. Gabriel's parish as a newly ordained priest in the early 50's. A most reverend and outstanding priest. May God bless him.

We were blessed to have Father Joe marry us in 1963.

So many happy memories of Father and his wonderful family.

He truly is with God at this moment.

Pat Malcom
(Grand-daughter of
John Healy. Chandler, AZ

A friend for forty years. A great, caring, humble priest with a great sense of humor and always a kind word. We will miss him. Rest in Peace, Father.

Rest in Eternal Peace, Father Joe. My mother, Florence E. Healy, admired you dearly, as did our entire family. She and my father, Paul, are waiting for you with open arms along with our Savior, Jesus Christ. You will be missed by all.

Ever in our prayers classmate from Peggy and Ed Brizzolara

I remember Father from Days at Little Flower Grammar School. He was a few years ahead of me. He was also Pastor of St. Alberts' in Burbank when we lived there.
Can still recall his hardy laugh.

i remember him from when i was a student at St. Albert the Great grade school. alice buchhaas-mcgraw

Jack and Louise--My sincerest condolences on the death of Father Joe. He was a fine man and a great priest. His smile and personal kindness will be long remembered. Requiescat in pace.
Bro. Tom Mahoney
St. Laurence High School

God Bless His Noble Soul....

My prayers and sympathy to Fr. Joe's family and friends. He was a remarkable person, kind, caring and a faithful priest. I appreciate his interest and prayers these many years. I did not see him often, but I will surely miss him.

With gratitude,
Sister Regina Pellicore
Maryknoll Sisters

My heart felt sympathies go out the family of Fr.Lunch . I am from St.Thomas More and I knew him from there and he was such a kind ,gentle caring ,and most of the time soft spoken priests I have ever met. He would always say hello to people . I am sure he went right to the loving arms of Jesus and The Blessed Mother Mary . RIP Phyllis Spizzirri

A Great, Kind Priest, who married my Husband and myself almost 33 years ago, May he rest in God's loving arms. He will be truly missed.

Visited my Dad.Was a truly fine priest.
DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANY MORE

A truly kind and wonderful Priest and man. A wonderful friend. He will be truly missed

A very kind and amazing priest...a wonderful friend.. He will be truly missed.

A great Priest, a wonderful man, and a friend of Our Lord.

Brian and Meg Enright

A very kind and holy man.

A fine priest and a fine man.