BORN

1936

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Joseph McGinnis, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 15, 2016.

Joseph J. McGinnis, Sr., 80, beloved husband of Alice A, nee Yerkovich; devoted father of Joseph Jr. (Tracy), Scott (Karen), Christopher (Peggy), and Brad McGinnis and Jennifer (Kevin) Neville; proud grandfather of Colleen, Erin, Kelly, Ryan, Connor, Joseph, Amy, Aidan and Molly McGinnis and Megan, Allison, Shannon and Holly Neville; loving brother of Judith (Donald) Werner, Amy McGinnis and James (Janice) McGinnis; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, December 19, 2016, 10:00 AM from Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, IL 60462 to St. Michael Church. Mass 10:45 AM. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, December 18, 2016, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Retired after a 36 year career with World's Finest Chocolate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org will be appreciated. Info. 708-460-7500 or www.orlandfuneralhome.com.

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December 17, 2016

Bob Hinkey

Chris, Would like to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It is Sunday here in the Philippines where I am spending the Winter so will remember your Dad and family this morning at Mass Sincerely, Bob Hinkey

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Praying that God will give you peace and surround you with His Love during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 15, 2016

Patti and Kevin McDonnell

The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. What a good man, full of love and life and laughter. He will be missed so much by so many. We pray for peace for all of you.

December 15, 2016

Dear Alice & Family;
Our deepest condolences on Joe's passing. He was a great man whom we are sure you are all going to miss very much, but we hope that you all will find comfort that he is now with our Lord and his days of suffering are over. You & your family will remain in our hearts & prayers, may he Rest In Peace.


With love,
Paul & Josie Nirchi

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Dec

19

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10:00 a.m.

Orland Funeral Home

9900 W. 143rd St, Orland Park, IL

Dec

19

Funeral Mass

10:45 a.m.

St. Michael Church

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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