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Vincent Allen Obituary

Allen, Vincent J. 71, of Chicago, beloved husband of Janet (nee Collins), loving father of Careen (Michael C.F.D.) Smandra, Kelly (Michael) McDonald, Meg (Dennis) Chervinko and Daniel (Beth) Allen, cherished grandfather of Michael John, Michelle, John, Kevin, Grace, Marissa, Kathleen, Zachary, Luke, Rose, Thomas, Sara, Nicholas and Cole, dear brother of Margaret Mary (late Francis) Goodwin, late Jack (late Mary Phyl) Allen and the late Mary Florice (Jack) Ryan, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and a friend of Bill W. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines. Funeral service Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the McDermott Center Foundation, 932 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral info. 847-824-5155

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2005.

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Karen Grabill

May 18, 2005

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Vince was such an inspiration to so many people. He truly helped to make the world a better place. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.



"A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever"



With love, Karen

Steve Siciliano

May 17, 2005

Dear Allen family,Our Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

I met Vince at IDOT, he was always upbeat and never once complained or had a bad thing to say.What a nice man.He will be fondly remembered.

Richard Munda

May 16, 2005

Our Condolances to Vinces Family. we will remember him in our prayers.

We were friends from HOC school days.

Richard&Mary Munda

Scott Collins

May 16, 2005

Auntie Janet,



Very sad to hear about Uncle Vince. Wish I could be there in person. My love goes out to you and the family.



Love,

Scott

Ed & Dolly Collins

May 16, 2005

Janet,



Our deepest sympathy to our dear brother-in-law. Wish we could be there in your mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.



Love,

Ed and Dolly

Joseph Salemi

May 16, 2005

My condolences to all of you.

Chris Maloney

May 16, 2005

Vince was my friend, he welcomed me to IDOT and sat next to me for the last 2 1/2 years. I found a good and faithful friend in him. I will miss seeing him first thing every morning, always a kind word for me. It's a loss I will never forget. I'm so glad I knew him.

Chuck and Peggy Duffy

May 15, 2005

Our sympathy to the family. We enjoyed a lot of meetings together.

Karen & Jack Dickert

May 15, 2005

Auntie Janet & Family

We were very shocked and saddened to hear about Uncle Vince. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're sorry we can't be there for you.

Love

Karen & Jack

Robert and Heather Collins

May 15, 2005

To The Allen Family:

Heather and I offer our heartfelt condolensces. I have a lifetime of wonderful memories from spending time with "Uncle Vince." In reflection, he has always been the most kind, warm and gentle man blessed with an amazing family surrounding him.



We sadly are not able to stay in Chicago this week for the wake and funeral. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.



With all our love,



Rob and Heather

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