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Robert Dempsey Obituary

Dempsey, Hon. Robert J. Col. USAR (ret) Loving husband of the late Patricia (nee Rettig); dear father of Msgr. Robert J. Jr., Frederick R. (Sandra) and David A. (Leslie) Dempsey; devoted grandfather of Joseph (Mary), Catherine, William, Clare, Brigid, Michael, Frederick Jr., Emily, Maximillian, Sophia, Eva and Juliet; brother of Julianne (late Robert) Largay, Thomas W. (Karen) and John T. III (Marilyn); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of Colleen (Gordon) Campbell and Susan Dempsey. Retired Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, member of Ridgemoor Country Club. Funeral Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:30 AM from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago for 10:00 AM Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4:00-9:00 PM. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Robert's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 13, 2013.

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Janet Meyers

January 7, 2024

Of course I´ll never forget Bob Dempsey, after all he married my husband Walter and Me. I worked with him for years under the employment of Jocelyn Stoller. I enjoyed listening to his wisdom. I wish his family well! Jan Meyers

Janet Meyers

January 7, 2020

BOB Dempsey performed our marriage ceremony in 1992. Walter Lukitsh to Janet Meyers. I lost my beloved husband on December 6. 2019. I think of Mr Dempsey often and his brilliance. I miss my husband terribly. Jan Meyers

January 16, 2013

May Gods merciful love and the love of family & friends sustain you through your sorrow.

(Isa. 41:10)

Diane Michalik, OCDS

January 15, 2013

My prayers during Adoration will be for your father and for your families.

Fred, I am sorry to have missed the wake and the funeral today but know that I was with you in spirit.

Your temporary loss is Heaven's gain! He awaits!

Donald Schramm

January 15, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Dempsey family on the passing of Judge Dempsey. I regret being unable to attend either the wake or his funeral service. He was a very strong and positive influence on me when I was an aspiring law student. He devoted a good amount of time discussing complex legal issues with me and I credit him with helping to develop my legal mindset. I have not seen him in years yet I can tell you his passing leaves me with a feeling of loss.

Larry & Sue McPartlin

January 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dempsey and Largay families. May you cherish the memories.

January 13, 2013

How sad to hear of Bob Dempseys passing. He was my mentor and friend. I was so happy when he agreed to perform the marriage ceremony for my husband and me 20 years ago. He will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to his wonderful sons. Janet Meyers

Bob Pasulka

January 13, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss.
Perpetual light is shining upon him.

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