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ROBERT SHARKEY Obituary
Robert J. Sharkey, , 82, June 3, 2011, lifelong resident of the Southwest side of Chicago, longtime Clearing neighborhood, beloved companion of Rita Cernick; devoted son of the late Thomas F. and Mary Ellen "Nell," (nee O'Hara) Sharkey; loving brother of Thomas D. Sharkey, Mary Ellen Sharkey and the late Kathryn Voith; dear uncle of Dan and David Voith, Thomas, James, Karen and Robert Sharkey; fond great uncle of many. Veteran of Korean War with 3 Bronze Service Stars and United Nations Service Medal. Resting at Central Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, 708-857-7050 or www.centralfuneralchapel.com 
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June 7, 2011
Aunt Mary we love you very much and we know that you have so many great memories with your brother. You are so special to us and you are a class act and we are so proud of you. Love, Colleen, Dan, David & Kelly
June 6, 2011
My condolences to the entire family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of grief. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
June 5, 2011
Our prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time. Robert Moynihan & Staff, Central Chapel.
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