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James M. Lynch, born Nov. 14, 1919, died June 2, 2011, 91 wonderful years. Beloved husband of Mary, nee McGinnis Lynch; loving father of James (Sara) Lynch, Ann (Frank) Burke, Mary (Mark) O'Malley, John (Michele) Lynch, Joan (Bo) Tran, Daniel (Kim) Lynch, Fran (Greg) Kohut and Sheila (Dave) Moser; devoted grandfather to Emily (Chris) Gass, Meghan, Claire and James C. Lynch, Michael, Daniel, John, Thomas and Margaret Burke, Brian, Daniel and Kevin O'Malley, James, Michael, Kevin, Matthew and Maura Lynch, William Jeremiah and Siobhan Tran, Katherine, Rosie and Daniel Lynch, Paige Kohut and Mary Grace, Michael, Clare and Timothy Moser; dearest brother to Mary (Patrick) Kennedy and the late Daniel (Frances, nee McGee); loving uncle to 29; cherished friend of many. With his passion for life, caring for others, strength and love for God he left a deep impression on all he met. One of his many great accomplishments was participating in the invasion of France at Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He served in the US Army in WW II with the 11th Port Army Unit stationed in Ireland, England, France and Germany. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in 1937. He work at Cook County Hospital as a stationary engineer for 43 years. He was a proud usher and lifelong parishioner of St. Luke Church in River Forest and President of the St. Luke Men's Club. He is greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Jim can be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11 S. LaSalle St. Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60603-1344 or Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. Funeral Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. from the Peterson-Bassi Chapel, 6938 W. North Avenue Chicago to St. Luke Church,, (Lake and Lathrop Ave.) River Forest for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday at the Peterson- Bassi Chapels from 2 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Ahern Funeral Home 708-383-5700. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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June 17, 2011
Dear Mary, My sympathy goes out to you and your family. Thanks to Jim, the 11th Porters enjoyed many reuinions. Although some of the wives were a bit hesitant about the first one. it was great and we established friendships that lasted a lifetime.
It was an important part of my our lives.
Thanks to you and Jim for all you did.
Ann Land
John Trippon
June 15, 2011
Dear Mary, Jim, Ann, Mary Margret, Dan, Frances and Sheila, my deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad and a great friend of mine. Your Dad was always there whenever he was needed, during the war he always made it a point to be a Mass server every time we were fortunate enough to have a field mass. I personally shared many experiences with him in England and then in France. He was one you could always count on and never missed a roll call.
After the war, he and he alone was resonsible for organizing our 11th Port Reunions that were held every two years for many years and as the men started departing we had them every year. Our first and probably the most successful was at the Congress Hotel in Chicago, IL. We shared many sad and many happy experiences through that war and most of us made back to our homes. May God Bless each one of you, you are and will always be in my prayers.
John Trippon "D" Day WW II
Fellow Veteran
alen capucci
June 12, 2011
my sicere sympathy to all the Lynch family. I was lucky for living 2 wonderful years with Jim & Mary at 706 Ashland. I`1l never forget the laughs, the fun and the routine with them.
Alen Capucci - from Brazil
Marlene Woytonik
June 9, 2011
Dear Mary and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Katie Bahl
June 9, 2011
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the entire Lynch family during this difficult time. He will be missed by all of us at Clarke College/ Clarke University.
Laurie Lavris
June 8, 2011
Sorry I missed your dads wake I tried to get there but I got lost.He had to be a great person to have raised the wonderful children he had.My sincere sympathy.
Clare Faherty
June 7, 2011
Paul and I were deeply saddened to learn of Jim's death.
What a good man, so proud of his wonderful family.
What service he gave his country.
We are forever grateful for his life.
We wish we were with you today.
Love, Clare and Paul,
June 6, 2011
Mary & Family - so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have happy memories of Jim & you visiting Kerry many years ago and my visit to you in Chicago some years back. Lord have mercy on poor Jim - he is in our thoughts & prayers, as are all of you. Paul & Gemma Stack, Kildare, Ireland
Sisters Paulette and Marueen, RSM
June 6, 2011
Thank God for great people,like Jim. After all these years, he is joinging his dear ones, and looking into God's eyes! He and all the Lynch's are in our prayers.
Bob Hogan
June 6, 2011
Men like Jim Lynch are what made The Greatest Generation...The Greatest Generation. How fitting his services take place on the anniversary of D-Day. I think about the life he led... the legacy he leaves... and the amazing family he started... WOW!
Rita Kennedy
June 6, 2011
Uncle Jim was a sweetheart...he always was sincerely happy to see you and hear what was happing in your life. His kindess and welcoming spirit was an endearing quality we all loved about him. These qualities flowed through all relationships and I was always impressed by his ability to stay in touch with so many friends and family. My mom, his sister Mary, received many of his World War II letters, which I read and shared shared with my children. They show his deep sensitivity and love for his family. I will miss his sweet smile. My deepest sympathy to Aunt Mary, Jim, Ann, Mary Margaret, Joan, John, Dan, Frances and Sheila and their spouses and children who I know will miss him very much. I know his brother Dan was there to greet him when he arrived in Heaven.
Love, Rita
Patricia Smith
June 6, 2011
Mary and Family,
You have my deepest sympothy on the passing of your loved one. May God grant you peace by helping you remember the Good times.
You will be in my prayers.
Pat Smith (from Eli Whitney)
June 6, 2011
Uncle Jim was one of the greatest, kindest and most welcoming people I had the pleasure of loving. He had that wonderful twinkle in his eyes that was so warm and made you so comfortable. He was always in awe of how his Mary could multi-task before that phrase was even invented.He had no problem bragging about his children and grand-children, he delighted in them. He shall be sorely missed but not forgotten. I shall be at Mass in California at the same time as his funeral Mass St. Lukes. I am so sorry Aunt Mary,Jimmy, Annie, Mary Margaret,Joan,John,Dan,Frances and Shelia that I can not be with you all at this difficult time. Uncle Jim, I have no doubt is enjoying that spot in heaven he so richly deserved and earned. Love, Patty Jo and Phil
Sue Latocha
June 5, 2011
He was an inspiration to us all. A family man who holds a great family as his legacy. What wonderful memories we've all shared together. Love, the Stoffel/Latocha family.
joan schaefer
June 5, 2011
Dear Mary and Children, You are in my thoughts prayers. So many great memories of the times we spent together over the many years of our friendship. Jim was a great friend to everyone he met. Love and prayers, Joan
dear Mary and
Ann Dee Travis
June 5, 2011
Lynch Family,
You are all in my prayers. I have so many great growing up memories with the Lynch Family. To me it was Mr. & Mrs. Lynch. Great parents & great family. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Ann Dee
June 5, 2011
Dear Family of Jim,
So many good memories I have of Jim here at the Lake. His smiling face and hearty "Hello's" across the road always made us feel so welcome. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy. Barb Fatta
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