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Robert O'Grady Obituary

O'Grady, Robert Emmett Born into life 10-21-1934, entered into eternity 09-30-2006. Beloved husband for 45 years of Barbara (nee Klumbis), son of the late Michael and Mary (nee Neary), proud and loving father of Keith (Karen), Kevin (Ginny), Christine (Timothy) Waldner, Elaine (Mark) Owsianiak, loving grampa and "Papa" to Sean, Amy, Megan, Jake, Nicholas, Madeline, Kyle, Tyler and Connor, dear brother of James (Judith) and Michael (Lorey), fond brother-in-law of Loretta (the late Robert) Rosso, uncle to many nieces and nephews, dear cousin to many. His most cherished memories are the many years camping with his family, hunting and fishing with his sons and the time spent with his grandchildren. He bravely fought his illness by undergoing various chemo treatments, but lost his fight in the end. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 4950 West 79th Street, Burbank, to St. Albert the Great Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Former member of Local 399, Union of Operating Engineers. Retired employee of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society for research into the "Non Smokers Lung Cancer", would be greatly appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878 or 773-582-4400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2006.

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Sue and Craig Trask

October 3, 2006

Dear Keith and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We regret not living closer so that we could be there for support! You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Trasks

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