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Rev. MSGR Martin J. O'Day

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Martin O'Day Obituary

O'Day, Rev. MSGR Martin J. Pastor Emeritus of St. Damian Church, devoted son of the late Michael J. and Katherine O'Day, loving brother of the late James (the late Ceil) O'Day and Mary Catherine "Sis" (the late W. Raymond) Sanders, dearest uncle of Sr. Susan Sanders, RSM, John (Mary) Sanders and Frances O'Day, loving great-uncle of Katie, Colleen, Maureen Sanders and the late Samantha Kingfisher. Lying-in state Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. (Vigil Wake service 7 p.m.) and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., until mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., at St. Damian Church, 5220 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, IL. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660. Arrangements by: Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2002.

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Carla Neibert

April 21, 2002

i knew father o'day when i was a little girl he gave me a hug and i asked him about his golf game. i'm very sorry he is gone i will keep him in my prayers love carla

Mary and Thomas O'Dekirk

April 3, 2002

Our family belonged to the parish for 30 years. Our 4 children attended St. Damian and Tom was a member of the school board while the Monsignor was the pastor. We have fond memories of him. Our prayers our with you.

Sincerely,

The Thomas O'Dekirk Family

Joseph Voss

April 3, 2002

Msgr. O'Day was a life long friend and exemplary priest. He was our associate pastor at St. Columbanus when I was in grammar school. May his soul rest in peace forever.

anne lux

April 2, 2002

from my earlier years at st. damian, i remember msgr o'day as a friendly, giving, and devoted pastor not only to the students at his school, but also his community. he was an amazing man with high hopes for all the children he came into contact with. he will be missed deeply.

James Kmak

April 1, 2002

Our sincere condolences on the Monsignor's passing. He was truly a kind and holy man. We will miss him, May God be with him and his family.

Regina & Jim Kmak

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