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James Lynch Obituary

James R. Lynch, age 57, passed away on May 16th. At the time of his death he was full of grace and surrounded by family and friends. Loving husband of Mary Lynch (née Reidy), Dear dad of Marie and Jimmy. Beloved son of Richard and Diane Lynch. Cherished brother of Gail (Bruce) Bedingfield, Michael (Jean Lynch), the late Mary Clare, and Kenneth (Doreen). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Treasured nephew of Carol (Paul) Dobel, Colette (the late Philip) DuPont and Joan Kozeluh. Jim will be remembered always for the powerful love he had for his family, especially his wife and kids, the laughter he inspired in others, his many charitable works, his deep faith, the strong connections he made with neighbors and fellow parishioners, and his countless friends from every stage of his beautiful life. Visitation Friday, May 19th from 4-9 p.m. at St. Cajetan Church, 2445 W. 112th St. Chicago. Funeral Mass Saturday 11a.m. at St. Cajetan Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Donations to St. Cajetan Education Fund, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School or Marist High School are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to DONNELLAN FUNERAL HOME (773) 238-0075. Sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 18, 2017.
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Dear Mary and family
My deepest sympathy to everyone. I worked with Jim many years ago at the Harris Bank. His laughter always made the day a good day. He touched everyone with his smile. We all lost a great friend and we know he will always be watching over us. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time.


Gerry Gajos
Downers Grove Illinois

May 22, 2017

My deepest sympathies to you, Mary, Marie, and Jimmy.

Love,
Sue

May 20, 2017

Dear Mary and family,
My deepest sympathy on such a loss of a loved one. My prayers are with you and your family.
David Coronado and family.

May 19, 2017

Dear Mary, Marie, and Jimmy,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband and father. Your lives have changed forever but I know that, together, you will always make Jim proud.

Mary Quinn

May 19, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We worked with Jim for many years at Harris Bank, a wonderful, funny, caring person Gid's blessings to all of you

Aleida Benitez

May 18, 2017

I have no words. He was a wonderful man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms. Salazar

May 18, 2017

I've had some of the best laughs of my life with Jim. He was extremely funny and will be missed by all that knew him.

Joe Panfil

May 18, 2017

Tim Allen

May 18, 2017

My deepest and sincerest condolences to your family.

So sorry for your loss.

Marcos

Marcos Febus

May 18, 2017

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May

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Cajetan Church

2445 W. 112th St., Chicago, IL

May

20

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Cajetan Church

2445 W. 112th St., Chicago, IL

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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