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John Orr Obituary

Orr C.F.D., John T. Age 76, Lt. C.F.D. Ret. and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of 53 years to Noreen (nee Fenlon); loving father of Jack, the late Kathleen Orr-McDonald (Phil), Mary (Mike) Keenan, Eileen (Bill) Riggio, the late Albert, Noreen (Bart) Rohan, William (Hilda), Robert (Rozanne), and Thomas Orr; dear grandpa of Nicole, Luke, Katie, Kathleen, Julieann, Aileen, Marypat, Danny, Theresa, Kaylee, Fiona, Liam, William, Nate, Andy, Maura, Jackie, Megan, Blanca, and Luis; devoted brother of James Orr, C.P.D. Ret. (Susan); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Forty year member of Firefighters Local # 2 and Gaelic Fire Brigade. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from the Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church 6435 S. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60629. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Funeral info: 708-422-2700.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2014.
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My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Orr family. Johnny & I worked together on T26, what a nice and funny man. He sure will be missed. Neal Milott

April 28, 2014

to the best fisherman ive ever known perstiance I think is the is key to life as in fishing as always I will continue fish with you in my heart all the wile knowing ill be back with my fishing partner some day until then grant me long cast clear waters and the gift of perstiance love rO

April 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss

Mary Lange

April 24, 2014

Sorry for your loss, He will be missed a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Debbie(Kelly) Matella

April 24, 2014

May you rest in peace. I know you are Poppa's best friend and we will all miss you.

Kaleen McGuire

April 23, 2014

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY

TIM MCGUIRE

April 23, 2014

Mr. Orr "Doc" will be missed. He was a wonderful man who raised a family, was in the service and worked for the Chicago Fire Department. Always in service of others. Rest in Peace Mr. Orr. Sorry for your loss Orr family.

Jennifer Bitunjac-Lody

April 23, 2014

Mrs. Orr, Eileen & Family,

My deepest sympathy to you all. Prayers to get you thru this difficult time.

Kelly Heeter

April 23, 2014

Doc was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all his family. I will always remember him with a smile....sending condolences to Nor, Doc's children and grandchildren, and his brother Jim. In my thoughts...

Sheilagh Fahey-Daly

April 23, 2014

Jack, Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kathleen & Thomas Krane

April 23, 2014

Our prayers are sent your way.

Terry and Johanna O'Connell

April 23, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to your family. Just remember, he will always be looking over you in the good times as well as the bad. Our prayers are with you all.

Steve, Sheri, Joy & Annie Smith

April 22, 2014

Dear Orr Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of "Doc". He was like a father to me and I loved when he would come to Wisconsin fishing. He will be deeply missed and our prayers are with you. God bless all of you. The Lucin Family.

April 22, 2014

I am honored to have shared many grins with Doc. I and my family send our deepest condolences to your loving family.

Bridget Morrey

April 22, 2014

I am honored to have shared many grins with Doc. I and my family send our deepest condolences to your loving family.

Bridget Morry

April 22, 2014

Heartfelt wishes for the family and godspeed.

Steven Smalley

April 22, 2014

To the family of John I send my deepest regrets on your loss. A great guy. God Bless John.

Jerry Considine

April 22, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 22, 2014

Aunt Noreen and Family

So sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Doc. We pray for God's comfort at this time and in the days ahead.

Love, Bill, Kathie and Kaleen

April 22, 2014

Thinking of you and your entire family - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of the "Doc" from when I was a child and growing up with his children.

Linda DeRobertis

April 22, 2014

Noreen and family: our deepest sympathy and love to all. If we can help in any way, you know how to reach us. God bless.

Mary & Chuck Shilney

April 22, 2014

Deepest sympathies to the Orr family. I had the honor and privilage to know John. Steve Lusted, Ret. Captain, Batavia Fire Dept

April 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are sending love and prayers.

Karen Neimanas

April 22, 2014

Noreen and family, I am so sorry to hear of the death of Doc. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Much Love, Your Cousin Jimmy

Jim Reed

April 22, 2014

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