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Robert Firman Obituary

Firman, Robert Michael United States Air Force Korean War Veteran. Child Psychologist with the Chicago Board of Education for 35 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Mellon); loving son of the late Michael and Geraldine; devoted father of Jan (Robert) Plecki, Pamela (Edward) Schultz, Marikay (Ronald) Malinowski, Patricia (Mark), Cynthia (Robert) Forbes and Julie Firman; adored grandfather of Steven, Edward (Katie), Jennifer, Eric (Kasia), Scott, Madeline, Charlie, Rachael, Bridget and Kate; cherished great-grandfather of Luke and Sean; kind uncle of Gene, Michael, Rich and Ginny; caring brother of the late Mary and Richard. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 10:15 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to Queen of the Universe Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Disabled Veterans Association would be appreciated. P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2016.

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August 31, 2016

First time I met Bob he had a video of the 85 bears championship game that I was at years before I'll never forget that.Prayers to the Firman family god bless, sorry I can't be there, Mark

Bonnie and David Pace

August 30, 2016

So sorry rest in peace Bob. Prayers for the Firman family

Marian Foley-Bland

August 30, 2016

Pam, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers for all at this sad time.

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Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

4950 West 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459

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Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

4950 West 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459

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