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J.C. O'Neill

January 7, 1930 - October 1, 2014

J.C. O’Neill, Chicago Heights, Illinois, age 84, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Joseph Charles O’Neill leaves behind wife of 60 years Joan (Fitzpatrick), along with his eight children, Michael (Linda), Pat (Debby), Kevin (Mary Ellen), Maryellyn (Michael) Knight, Timothy (Nancy), Joanne (Ron) Sicher, Colleen (David) Ranieri, Bridget (Tim) Reed. Grandfather of 19: Christopher, Sean, Amy (fiancé Kyle Siwinski) and Douglas O’Neill; Erin (Ryan Johnson), Ryan (Heather), Patrice and Patrick O’Neill; Brendan and Eileen O’Neill; James (Hillary) and Katherine Knight; Meghan (Doug) Buysse, Joseph and Robert O’Neill; Brian and Kevin Sicher; and, Jack and Adam Reed. Great-Grandfather of Logan and Aiden Johnson. J.C. graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago and proudly served his country in the U S Navy. After marrying the love of his life Joan in 1954, he went on to become the founder and patriarch of Fabsco Corp., still operating today. Joe was an active member of the community by serving as an Alderman in Calumet City. He also served on the Board of Trustees at Calumet College of St. Joseph for over 20 years. Joe was a member of the Hammond Optimist Club, the Notre Dame 100 Club and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Notre Dame Football fan. Family and friends may call at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Avenue, Munster, Indiana on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22244 Torrence Avenue, Sauk Village, Illinois on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers donations and or memorials are requested to be sent to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 and St. James Catholic Church, 22244 Torrence Avenue, Sauk Village, Illinois 60411.

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J.C. O’Neill, Chicago Heights, Illinois, age 84, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Joseph Charles O’Neill leaves behind wife of 60 years Joan (Fitzpatrick), along with his eight children, Michael (Linda), Pat (Debby), Kevin (Mary Ellen), Maryellyn (Michael) Knight, Timothy (Nancy), Joanne (Ron) Sicher, Colleen (David) Ranieri, Bridget (Tim) Reed. GrandfatherContinue Reading

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Dave & Carolyn Kritzer left a message on October 23, 2014:
A candle was lit by Dave & Carolyn Kritzer on 2014/10/23
Catherine Kelly left a message on October 22, 2014:
Hello O’Neill Clan,How sweet you all live in my summer memories of my 16th year. I was your babysitter…I am Cathy the daughter of Jean and Jay Kelly.Mr. O’Neill allowed me to drive us around in the big Caddy, what a thrill. He was so kind and generous in so many ways I took his ‘driving tips’ very seriously. To this day I think of him every time I pull up to a light with a left turn lane (and I NEVER turn the wheels early; just in case you get rear ended!) He told me I would be a good driver once I achieved 50,000 miles. Joan, I will never forget you arriving at our house, just after Mom passed, with a big roast beef; you fed us in our grief for days!I am holding you all in my heart and in my prayers. How blessed and lucky was Mr. O’Neill to have all of you; and all of you for having him!From the Kelly’s to the O’Neill Clan…Sending you love and prayers,Catherine
Dan Farrell left a message on October 19, 2014:
Dear Joanie - and all of my O'Neill cousins - I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing - but also so pleased that he was a part of my life. I will always remember him fondly - especially from my time at Notre Dame and the few years after graduation when I lived and worked in Chicago. He was truly a force of nature - and a wonderful inspiration to me. I feel certain that he and my Mom & Dad are sharing a celebratory moment together right now.Love to you all,Dan
Kathy O'neill Kratz left a message on October 19, 2014:
Dear aunt joan & cousins so sorry to hear about uncle joe passing you r all in my prayers!! Hope you r feeling better aunt joan!! Wish I could be there in person my love & prayers to your family love Kathy
Kathy O'neill Kratz left a message on October 19, 2014:
Dear aunt joan & cousins so sorry to hear about uncle joe passing you r all in my prayers!! Hope you r feeling better aunt joan!! Wish I could be there in person my love & prayers to your family love Kathy
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Leonard Sadrakula left a message on October 19, 2014:
Deepest Sympathy
Nancy Jendraszkiewicz left a message on October 16, 2014:
Sorry for the typo. With Deepest SympathyNancy
Joe & Sheila Petruziello left a message on October 16, 2014:
Dear Mrs. O'Neill, Michael and Family,We're so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. O'Neill. Please accept our condolences.Joe & Sheila Petruziello
Nancy Jendraszkiewicz left a message on October 16, 2014:
Marylebone, Mike and family, My your dad be an Angel watching over you all the days of your lives.With Deepest SympathyNancy
Peggy Kienzle left a message on October 15, 2014:
Keeping all of you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Dino Christopoulos left a message on October 14, 2014:
May the memories of better days comfort all the O'Neill family. He was of that Greatest Generation and was very proud of all of you.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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