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Raymond Coffey Obituary

Coffey, Raymond R. 79, passed away October 4, 2008, beloved husband of Holly (nee Schroeder), loving father of Brigid (Jerry) Zachar, Brendan (Aida), Erin (Ray) Cameron, Ellen (Bud) Matthews, Clare (Al) Daneshvar, Amy (Jeffrey) Beyers and Nancy Coffey, cherished grandfather of Victoria, Michael, Catherine, Joseph, Margaret, Kevin, Emilia, Sam, Holly, Devon, Jack and Colleen; dear great-grandfather of 4. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, October 18, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Alphonsus Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond's name may be made to Lincoln Park Zoo, Development Department, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60614. For funeral info please call: Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2008.

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Sister Clemente Davlin

October 14, 2008

Dear Erin and family,

I'll be out of town Saturday, so want to leave a message this way. I'm so sorry about your great loss, and my prayers are with you. With love, Sister Clemente

Arlene Butler

October 14, 2008

Dear Holly and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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