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Michael Geraghty Obituary

Geraghty, Michael Beloved husband of Mary (nee Folan); loving father of Bridget (Gerald Lau C.P.D); dear brother of Nancy (the late Michael) Carroll, Maureen (the late John) Scahill, Evelyn (Eamon) McKeever, Kathleen (Bill) Friedman, Constance Geraghty, the late Charlie Geraghty and the late Frances McWhorter; devoted son of the late Mary (nee Groake) and Martin Geraghty; fond brother-in-law and uncle to many. A very, very proud Mayo Man, native of Kinaffe, Swinford, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Retired member of Iron Workers Union # 1. Ar dheas De go raibh a anam. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home. 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. to St. Pascal Church for 11:00 a.m. mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) would be appreciated. For info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2017.

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Angela Gorham

January 9, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Maryann and Bridget and the extended families. Very sorry to hear of your great loss

Suaimhneas síoraí do anam Mhike

Nora Walsh

January 9, 2017

Maryann and Bridget
Very sorry to hear of your great loss. Hope Mike's gentle soul rests in perfect peace.

Sr. Mary Morey

January 7, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary Ann and Bridget. We here in Portland are so sorry for your loss. The loss of a loving husband and father is a deep loss. May you each know the comfort of loved ones, of good and happy memories of Michael and the comfort of your faith.

With love,and prayers,

Sister Peggy Morey and Patrick, Kathy, Elizabeth, and Peggy and Jeanie

D F

January 6, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the peace of God and the prayers of others bring about comfort during your pain and sorrow.

Sean & Lelia Quinn

January 6, 2017

Sincere condolences to Maryann, Bridget and all the Geraghty and Folan families. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí i Flaitheas Dé go Mhike. Is mór an trua a bháis.
Thinking of you

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 6, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Mike will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 JAN, 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! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Jo-Anne Wolfson

January 6, 2017

May all who loved Michael be lifted by fond memories, and be gladdened by his peace.

Jo-Anne Wolfson (Kathy Friedman's sister-in-law)

Lynn

January 6, 2017

I am sorry for your loss.Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time.

Sally Blume-Kelly

January 6, 2017

Bridget,

We are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tom and Sally Kelly

Anthony Family

January 6, 2017

Sorry for your loss. We pray that the God of all Comfort be with your family during this time.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cooney Funeral Homes

625 North Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL

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9

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Cooney Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Jan

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Pascal Church

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625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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