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Michael McNamara Obituary
McNamara, Michael F. Native of Clare Island, Co. Mayo, beloved husband and best friend for 47 years of Eileen (nee Lane), loving and devoted father of John (Colette), Elaine (Ray) Canchola, Mary (Steve) Mallon, Michael (Donna) and Joanne (Ken) Rahn, cherished grandfather of 13 and the late Baby Sean, dear brother of Patrick (Nora), Peter (Nora) Mary, the late John and Bridget, kind uncle, cousin and friend to many, fond son of the late John and Anne (nee Schofield). Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Christina Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Veteran U.S. Army Korean War. In lieu of flowers, masses would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael McNamara
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Ray and Mary Canchola
April 23, 2005
Dear Eileen,
We send our most sincere sympathy to you and to all of your family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you across the miles, and we are keeping you in our prayers.
Love,
Ray and Mary Canchola
John Brooks
April 21, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss of this finest of gentlemen; in what I'm sure is a lesser way, I share your pain. I've long thought very highly of Micheal, though I'd only known him as a fortunately infrequent patient.
ROGER &MARGE FERGUSON
April 20, 2005
DEAR EILEEN AND FAMILY
SO SORRY THAT WE ARE IN FLORIDA AND NOT HOME TO BE WITH YOU AND FAMILY AT THIS TIME.WE WILL SURELY MISS MIKE AND ALL OUR GOOD TIMES TOGETHER.HE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST MEN WE KNOW.WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.WE LOVE YOU ALL. ROGER AND MARGE FERGUSON;
Shana Cavanaugh
April 20, 2005
Mike, Joanne and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
Love, Shana, Jim and Brideigh Cavanaugh
Cindy & Bob Jones
April 20, 2005
Eileen, please accept our most sincere condolences at this time. Know that we are grateful to have been honored by Mike's kindness over the years. We ask God to hold him in the palm of His hand. Also, we pray for God's gentle peace to be provided for you and your family as you travel this journey together. May many loving memories warm your spirits, and may you feel Mike's soft kiss on your hearts. Most assuredly, he remains with each of you forever.
We miss the presence of this quiet, gentle man.
Fondly,
Cindy & Bob
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