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JAMES O'HARA Obituary

James K. O'Hara, loving husband of Rose for 55 years; dear dad of Therese (Mike) Alagna, Janice (Randy) Pavich, Elaine (Steve) Wallace, Jim O'Hara, and the late Annie; proud grandpa of Julie (Scott), Denise (Kevin), Michael, Ann, Joe, Matt, Heather, Rob, Fran, Steve, Jim, Lizz, and the late Luke; fond brother of Collette (the late Bud) Dages, the late Pat (late Joe) Jordan, the late Tom (late Donna), and the late Rita O'Hara; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Korean War Veteran. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to St. Germaine Church, 9711 S. Kolin Ave. Oak Lawn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info: (708) 422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 5, 2011.

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Bob Donatelli

June 7, 2011

Jim was one of the most pleasant persons,who I had the pleasure to know.Maureen and I had several opportunities to converse with Jim.Our best to you Rose and your family. Bob&Maureen Donatelli

Don and Judy Stanner

June 6, 2011

To Rose and family,
We are saddened to learn of Jim's death. We know that he is at the heavenly banquet table enjoying the company of our dear Lord, his parents and siblings.
May the Holy Trinity give you strength and bring you peace.
All our love,

Bob and Kathy Wojtasik

June 6, 2011

To the O'Hara family, my deepest sympathies at the loss of Jim. May he now rest in peace in God's heavenly Kingdom. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength and may you be blessed with the joy of many fond and loving memories to keep him close to your hearts forever.

Penny and Dan Quinn

June 5, 2011

Dear Rose and Family, Please accept our deep sympathy upon Jim's death. You must be comforted my years of wonderful memories!!

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