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Martin J. "Slugs" Dever

Martin Dever Obituary

Dever, Martin J. "Slugs" age 65, beloved husband of the late Diane K. (nee Lotti), loving father of Nick (Sharon Kelly), Angela (Pearse) Tormey, Christopher, Joseph, Barry (Gina), Daniel (Kathleen) Dever, dearest grandfather of Nicole, Nicholas, Stephanie, Gianna, Brianna, Wyatt and John, dear brother of Kevin, Judy, Sheila, Monica, Daniel, Alan and the late Terrence, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Teamster's Union Local #726 and retired 25 year employee of the City of Chicago Division of Fleet Maintenance. Veteran of USMC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Rd., Chicago, IL. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace St., to St Gabriel Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-268-0703. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2002.

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Patrick Bracken

December 18, 2002

Angela,Nicky@ Family

My Deepest Sympathies are with you all.

Patrick.

John & Donna Leonard

December 18, 2002

Dear Nick & Sharon:



We are truly sorry to hear of your father's passing, Nick. May he rest in peace with the Angels always. Our prayers are with you during this time...



John, Donna & Maureen Anne Leonard

kathy rivera-(cousin)

December 18, 2002

sorry I could not attend but my thoughts were with all of the family bless you all

my deepest sympathy

DON EGAN

December 17, 2002

I HAVE KNOWN SLUGS FOR OVER 40 YEARS HE WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY BY HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.I'AM SORRY YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

Patricia Berkery

December 17, 2002

Chris, So sorry to hear about your father my prayers are with you and your family.

Patricia Anderson

December 16, 2002

To Nick, Sharon and Family,



On Behalf of the Illinois Secretary of State Internal Audit Department. We express our deepest Sympathy of the lost of your Beloved Father (in law ) Martin J "SLUGS".



We encourage you and your family to look to the Lord, our Father in Heaven to give you Strength and Peace during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family!



Al Disilvestro, Chief Internal Auditor and Staff

Dan Murphy, John Navigato, Al Bellini, Donna Leonard, Patricia Anderson, Mary Lou Kearns, Waveney Cameron, Ron Molinaro, Louis Carter, Wanda Sharp, Mary Ann Scanlon, Olivia Lockhart, and Minnie Moss.

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