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Oreal Crepeau Obituary

Crepeau, Oreal J. businessman, 64, of Chicago, IL, died, from injuries suffered in a fall, April 7, 2009, surrounded by his family, beloved husband of the late Sandra Lynn, loving father of Oreal (Vanessa) James and Maureen (Evan) Laskaris, devoted grandfather of Dominique, Maya, Zoe, and Esme, brother of Margaret, the late Chris, Brian, Joan, and Thomas Crepeau. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Marquette University and the University of Chicago. Enjoyed walking about the city, conversation, good books and a fine cigar. Visitation and Funeral service at Rockefeller Chapel starting 9:00 a.m., April 18, 2009 at 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations to the St. Joseph's Carmelite Home & Holy Innocents Center, 4840 Grasselli Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312 appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2009.

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C.W. Gilluly

April 20, 2009

Orrie and I were Sigma Phi Delta fraternity brothers at Marquette University and he was famous for his red socks. He was also famous for being able to recite The Shooting of Dan McCrew. He went on to a successful business career and he will be missed.

April 14, 2009

Orrie and I were friends at Marquette. He introduced me to crooked rum soaked cigars and red socks. We had many good times. I was very saddened to hear about his untimely death.

David Schmudde

Laura Heckman

April 11, 2009

Maureen, Oreal, and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Laura Heckman and Mike Schulz

Quinn Conners

April 11, 2009

I was saddened to hear about the death of your father, Orrie, who was a Mt. Carmel HS classmate and friend. As you can see by my last name, I always sat in front of him for our four years there, but he was way ahead of me as a student and generous friend. I will remember him at Mass tomorrow as well as all of you as you mourn the loss of a wonderful father and friend. Fr. Quinn R. Conners, O.Carm.

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