Obituaries

Mary Ann O’Regan

Visitation: May 12, 2016

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Mary A. O’Regan nee Reel, native of Co. Armagh, Ireland; beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Mary “Maura” (Edward) Walsh, James (Debra), Michael (Mary), and the late Patrick (Bridget); cherished grandmother of Mary Ann (Nick) Cannella, Kathleen, Susan, and Edward Walsh, Kimberly (Matthew) Goress, James, Brendan, Sean, Salina, and Eric (Mishelle) O’Regan; fond great grandmother Brianna Rolke, Nathan, Luke, Josh, and Abigail Goress; dear sister of Pete (Kathleen), the late Patrick (Eileen), Michael-John (the late Angela), James, Bridget, Gertrude, and Eugene (the late Kathleen) Reel of Co. Armagh, Ireland; fond aunt of many; Funeral Friday 10:00 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to Divine Savior Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Florence Finnin

Visitation: May 04, 2016

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Florence Finnin nee Williams; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Thomas E. (Mary), Florence, Julie (Peter) Paso, and Joan; dear grandmother of Andrew (fiancé Amanda), Jaclyn (Charlie) Thibault, Thomas, Kevin, and Aileen; cherished great grandmother of Gigi Thibault; fond aunt of Thomas, Steve, Cooki, Michelle, and Maureen; Funeral Thursday 10:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Cyprian Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Private. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM.

Josephine Barrett

Visitation: May 04, 2016

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Josephine Barrett nee Chambers; beloved wife of the late Peter; dearest daughter of the late Agnes nee Boyle and Thomas Chambers; loving sister of Patrick (Kathleen) Chambers; fond aunt of many; Funeral Thursday 10:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Monica Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Member of IAHC and Shamrock American Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick Fathers.

Barbara Kelly

Visitation: May 01, 2016

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Barbara Ann Kelly “Babs” nee Gorham, passed away on April 27, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Luke J. C.F.D; loving mother to Luke L. C.P.D. (Eileen), Patrick C.F.D. (Shari), Ann (Daniel) O’Grady, Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Broderick and Daniel (Tara); devoted grandmother to Aidan, Luke, Brenna and Sean Kelly, Ashley, Jack and Matthew Kelly, Kelly, Katelyn and Meghan O’Grady, Briana, Ryan and Kelsey Broderick and Daniel and Kate Kelly; loving sister to Peter (Lin) Gorham; cherished daughter of the late Mark and Carter Gorham; dear sister- in- law of the late Jim (Bea) Kelly, the late William Kelly, Kay Lou Kelly, the late Kathleen (Robert ) Dyra, Andy (Therese) Kelly, Karen Kelly and the late Maureen Chambers; fond aunt, cousin and friend of many in the United States and Ireland. Retired from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Chicago Department of Aviation. She was truly a very special person whose greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM from at Gibbons Family Funeral Home (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Thecla Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation or the Chicago Fire Department Widows and Orphans Fund.

Alfred Polito

Visitation: April 24, 2016

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Alfred Polito, 84; loving husband of the late Veronica nee Conneely; beloved father of the late Sol and Edward; dear step-father of Veronica Brosnan, Ester (George) Schiavone, and Michael Conneely; cherished grandfather of 10; fond brother of Jim (Maryellen) and Dolores. Memorial Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Pauline Caron

Visitation: April 15, 2016

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Pauline Caron nee Lapointe; beloved wife of Robert; loving mother Michael, Michele, Dianne (Sam) Peress and the late Denise; cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5; Funeral Saturday from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM.

Michael Flaherty

Visitation:April 13, 2016

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Michael Flaherty, 63; beloved husband of Barbara nee Cooney; loving father of Michelle, Sheila Marie and the late Kevin; dear brother of Maureen (Frank) O’Rourke, Margaret (William) Gavin, Ciaran (Mary), Colin, Gerald, Noreen, Christopher, and the late Teresa; fond uncle of many; Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home to St. Benedict Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland. Member of Local #58 for over 33 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greater Chicago Food Depository or American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Michael Flaherty

Visitation: April 13, 2016

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Michael Flaherty, 63; beloved husband of Barbara nee Cooney; loving father of Michelle, Sheila Marie and the late Kevin; dear brother of Maureen (Frank) O’Rourke, Margaret (William) Gavin, Ciaran (Mary), Colin, Gerald, Noreen, Christopher, and the late Teresa; fond uncle of many; Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home to St. Benedict Church. Mass 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland. Member of Local #58 for over 33 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greater Chicago Food Depository or American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

Kathleen “Kitty” Brown

Visitation:April 12, 2016

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Kathleen “Kitty” Brown nee O’Callaghan; loving mother of Richard (Carol) and Daniel; dear grandmother of Cory, Alexis, Daniella, Kylie Rae, Meghan, and Connor; fond sister of Thomas (the late Dorothy) O’Callaghan, Margaret (Norman) Pozniak, Patrick (Karen) O’Callaghan, and the late Jack O’Callaghan; cherish aunt to many; Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Private.