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Richard Prendergast Obituary
Prendergast, Richard J. January 26, 2006 Veteran Army WWII. Beloved husband of Virginia Ann (nee Kelly), loving father of Elsie (John) Radtke, Kathleen (Dennis Ginosi), Joan (Michael) Restko, Joseph (Mitzie), Rev. Richard J., Thomas (Margaret), Anne, Edward (Juliet), Mary Ellen (Michael) Prischman, and James (Rachel), dear grandfather of 13, fond brother of Patrick "Ed". Visitation at the Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home, 2501 N. Southport Ave. on Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will gather on Monday, at St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport Ave., after 9:30 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Please omit flowers; kindly make contributions to the Richard and Virginia Prendergast Scholarship Fund at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL, 60305. Info., 773-549-0098.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary (Hanlon) Daley
January 31, 2006
Anne and Family
My condolences to you and your family on your loss. I didn't know your Dad well but I remember hearing stories of him flying during the War. I was so impressed as a teen when I heard he refused the demand of a famous female Chinese leader that he fly in bad weather. Your Dad will always live in my memory because of that story. Anne, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Hennessey
January 30, 2006
I have fond childhood memories of my Uncle Dick laughing with my Dad in the kitchen of our home, but perhaps my most precious memory comes from the time he and Aunt Nina visited me in Middletown, Ct. We had such fun visiting, adult to adult! I'll always remember his smile--and I can imagine him now, in Heaven with my Dad, two funny guys laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace, Jean Hennessey
Family Ministries
January 29, 2006
To the Prendergast family: We are sorry for the loss of your dad. We have heard so many stories about him from Elsie. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Ed Harasim
January 29, 2006
I send my prayers and sympathy to everyone in the family. I'm not able to be with you in person, but will be close to you in my prayers. Rich was a towering man. He towered in respect for others, a sense of humor and his kind smile. He will be missed by so many.
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Cathy Hanlon Nieken
January 28, 2006
My sympathy to all of the Prendergasts. Your dad was a fine man, and I have fond memories of all of you, going way back to Hamilton Avenue! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patsy and Jock Brown
January 28, 2006
Rich and Elsie,
We send our sympathy to you and your family upon learning of your dad's death. Out time together at Saint Francis Xavier in LaGrange made it clear to us that you came from good stock. He must have been a remarkable guy. God bless you.
Patsy and Jock Brown, formerly of LaGrange
Mike & Patty Biscan
January 28, 2006
We are sorry for you loss.
Don & Pat Ryan
January 28, 2006
Elsie, we have not seen each other for many years and I am not sure if this is the Elsie from the Beverly neighborhood. Our sincere thoughts and sympathy to you and your family,our prayers to all of you, God Bless. Pat.
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