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Lawrence Byrne Obituary

Byrne, Sr., Lawrence W. "Larry", beloved husband of the late Ann (Barbara), nee Carron. Loving father of Carron (David) Hanley, Mary Pat (James Houy) Byrne, Catherine M. Byrne, Lawrence (Jennifer) W. Byrne, Jr. and Terrance (Carol) Byrne. Loving Grandfather of Jennifer, Laura and Daniel Hanley; Patrick Rocco, Bridget and Sara Bulmer, Thomas, Michael and Anna Byrne; and Audrey and Chloe Byrne. Dear brother of Carol (Bob) DeFiore and the late John J. "Jack" (Ellen) Byrne. Dear son of the late John and Mae Byrne. Uncle of many wonderful nieces and nephews. Loving friend of Nancy Gohmann. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, to St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7000 N. Moselle, Chicago for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1210, Chicago, IL 60601 or Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy. Ste. 145, Park Ridge, IL 60068 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, 2007.

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Teresa Stallone

August 11, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. I met Larry & Nancy at Rossini's. I will miss Larry's company & conversation when I am there.

Jay and Ricki

August 10, 2007

So sorry for your loss. We met Larry and Nancy at a favorite restaurant of his, Rossini's. Now everytime we will go to Rossini's we will wave hello to him where he is at rest across the street at Maryhill.

Sarah Wippman

August 9, 2007

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember playing tennnis with him it seems just a few short years ago up in Delavan. I'm glad we got to know him. He was full of energy and loved life, and that is how we will remember him. Love,
Bob and Sarah

Jody Holian-Knack

August 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. My Dad, Joseph Holian grew up with Larry and Jack and always talked about playing ball together. My Dad attended all their promotion parties with CPD. Now they are all together again up in Heaven having a few beers and catching up on old times.

Tom Glavin

August 6, 2007

My deepest sympathy. I saw Larry down in Florida last year and we had a great time talking about the old days. I have known the Byrnes' family for over 60 years and they were all great people. I know Larry will be missed. Now he is in heaven with his wife and many of his family.

John Loftus

August 6, 2007

I remember the first day I met Larry who always had a passion for life. Larry was special to me in many ways and after leaving Chicago, I always looked forward to stopping buy and enjoying one of his nice cold "buds" and many of good laughs. He will be missed by all of us but his legacy of a great father and friend will remain with us all. My condolences to the family.

Ann Wienen

August 6, 2007

MaryPat and Family,

We wish you our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. May God bless you during this difficult time. With heartfelt prayers, Bud Homrich, The Wienen Family, The Einsweiler Family - Galena, IL

Tom Summers

August 6, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Larry being my God Father. I remember the story's he would tell being a ploice office. Never did know. if he could tell witch twin I was, Tom or Terry.

Renee Fine

August 6, 2007

To The Entire Byrne Family,

I am very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kevin Riley

August 6, 2007

We will certainly miss Jiggs - he was always the life of the party and kept everyone on their toes. So many great memories of my childhood include him and the entire Byrne family. We know he is in a better place right now, looking down on us and toasting everyone.
Love, Kevin, Jennifer, Jane and Brennan Riley

Corrie Carron Van Vlymen

August 6, 2007

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on the loss of Larry. He was a remarkably funny, vibrant, wonderful man. We will always have such fond memories of the family parties when we would hear him sing at least the first few lines of "If you're Irish, come into the parlor". Godspeed Uncle Lar. We'll miss you.
Love, Corrie, Doug and Family

Jim Nicholas

August 6, 2007

Dear Bryne Family

Our sympathies and prayers go out to your family. "Uncle Larry" may not have been my uncle, but she sure made me feel like a nephew. He leaves behind a wonderful family and an honored name.

Sincerely,

Jim and Elain Nicholas and family

TERRY SUMMERS

August 5, 2007

My Thoughts and prayers are out for Larry. He was the God Father for my twin brother.Tom and Sorry to here what happen to him .Sorry for his family and his Sister Carol Defiore and Brother in law Bob Defiore.I will have a candle burning for him

Terry R Summers

Thomas Edwards

August 5, 2007

Dear Byrne Family:
My sincerest condolences on your loss.

kathleen riley

August 5, 2007

"Jigs" has been a very important part of our family for 40 years. We have had some great family memories both in Edgebrook and up at the lake. We will miss him!
Kathleen and Mandy Riley

Jeanne, Larry and Jeanne in Kiltimagh

David and Angela Carron

August 5, 2007

Larry will be greatly missed by all.Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Byrne family. Larry truly was the life of every party. There are so many great memories. We were fortunate to travel to Ireland with Larry in 2003 - it would not have been the same without him! A photo is attached from that trip.

Love Dave and Angela Carron and family

Peter and Kim Rizzo

August 5, 2007

Dear Byrne Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of grief. We're here at Lauderdale thinking about Larry and your family as we watch the rain. We will always remember Larry as he was someone that really enlightened us about Lauderdale and gave us some guidance when we needed it. He will truly be missed!

Jim Davern

August 5, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mary Pat Byrne

August 4, 2007

Mary Pat Byrne

August 4, 2007

I agree Tom and Reg, my dad was one of the lives of the party and a bright spot in our days. Sack races, balloon and egg tosses, teasing, Irish humor, jokes, pocket dances, a great sense of humor and a great sense of family, friends and love. We miss him so much, but wish him peace and a nice time in Heaven with all the characters and friends that have gone before him and I am sure, were waiting for him.

Marion Gold & Jerry Marcus

August 4, 2007

Dear Mary Pat, Jim and all your loved ones - May "Larry's" courage, wisdom and love be a glowing source of comfort and inspiration. Our hearts and thoughts are with you....

Tom & Reggie Carron

August 4, 2007

Uncle Larry will missed by all. He was a great uncle. My mom and dad were always very close to Aunt Ann & Uncle Larry. He will always be remembered as the life of the party…one instance…as a child, I remember the time Uncle Lar brought potato sacks to our house. We had potato sack races in the back yard. I still think about that time to this day. They were fun times.

John McGivney

August 3, 2007

Larry was my Sergeant at the Major Accident Investigation Unit, he was a good boss, he stood up for his men, he will be missed, God Bless Him.

Tim Lacy

August 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the Lord look over your family and provide them strength.

Erin Parizek

August 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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