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John Hagarty Obituary
John C. "Jack" Hagarty, 82, of Belleville, Ill., born Sept. 17, 1928, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Friday, April 15, 2011, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Mr. Hagarty was a retired ironworker. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 392, East St. Louis, Ill. Jack was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., Shiloh Eagles Aerie 545, and VFW Belleville Post 1739. He was a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad G. and Catherine, nee Karcher, Hagarty; four sisters, Lois Jefferies, Catherine Hagarty, Dorothy Demars and Jeanne Barbagallo; and two brothers, Robert Hagarty and James Hagarty.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dolores M., nee Champ, Hagarty, whom he married Sept 23, 1950; nine sons, Michael (Paula) Hagarty, Patrick (Linda) Hagarty, Gary (Pam) Hagarty, Jack (Anette) Hagarty, Timothy (Laura) Hagarty, Kenneth Hagarty, Donald Hagarty, Daniel (Cathy) Hagarty, and Kevin (Beth) Hagarty; 26 grandchildren, Michael (Jen) Hagarty, Kyle Hagarty, Curtis (Kim) Hagarty, Casey (Josh) Skelton, Corey Hagarty, Shawn Hagarty, Eric Hagarty, Heather Hagarty, Jennifer Hagarty, John Hagarty, Brenn Hagarty, Claire Hagarty, Caye Hagarty, Matthew Hagarty, Danielle (Jeremy) Shannon, Brendan Hagarty, Kenneth Hagarty Jr., Mary Hagarty, Kaitlyn Hagarty, Madison Hagarty, Melissa Hagarty, Tyler Hagarty, Brooke Hagarty, Hannah Hagarty, Garrett Hagarty, and Bridget Hagarty; six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Caleb, and Addison Hagarty, Lena Skelton, Alec Barbeau, and Lucas Shannon; two sisters, Germaine (Ralph) Edwards of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Helena Hagarty of Virginia; a brother, William (Jackie) Hagarty of Belleville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Catholic Church or in the form of Masses. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Eugene Neff officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hagarty
Ken Duchnowski
May 18, 2011
The Haqarty Family
So sorry to hear of Jacks' passing. Became friends of the family back in the E St Louis days and continued on. Will keep of of you in my prayers
Harvey Warren
April 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Hagarty family. I just found out about Jack's passing today. From the old softball days to seeing him regularly at the Shiloh Eagles,Jack was always friendly and always a hoot. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 22, 2011
Mike and family
I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I know it's a difficukt time for you all. Thank God you have a large family to be together. Right now family is what will pull you through these tough times.
God Bless all of you.
Woody
Roseann St John
April 21, 2011
Kenny, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please accept our apologies for not being there, just found out Thursday.
Love to you and your family.
The Joe Levy Sr.Family
Joanne Kurtz
April 20, 2011
Don and Family
Sorry to see your dad has passed on. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 20, 2011
Guys I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Jack, he was a great guy. Please accept my appologies for not being there, but I just found out Tuesday. I am very sorry once again, he'll be in my prayers, Bob Beck
holly
April 19, 2011
jennifer and john,
my deepest sympathy at the loss of your grandfather.
Jane & Mike Boron
April 18, 2011
You were all blessed with wonderful parents and your father will be missed very much. We are blessed to have known him and our prayers are with all of you at your time of sorrow. Jack Hagarty was one of a kind and he will never be forgotten.
Donna Ping
April 18, 2011
Gary &(Pam) I am so sorry to here of the lose of your Dad.He must have been a great man to have such good Son's. May God bless you and your family.
April 18, 2011
Tim, Kenny and the entire Hagarty family, my sincere condolescences at the passing of your father. God Bless.
Skip Jackson, Huntsville, AL
Monica Lightfoot
April 18, 2011
Kenny and family, I am so sorry for your loss:(
Bob Joyce
April 18, 2011
Kenny and the Hagarty family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you with the passing of your dad. Hopefully all of the fond memories will see you through
the coming days. I have nothing but fond memories of your dad while we where growing up. All of the St Luke days with the Hagarty clan will forever stay fresh in my mind.
Bob Joyce
Mike Rosciglione
April 18, 2011
My prayers are with you all, Mike Rosciglione
Suzanne Brown
April 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Knowing him has been a joy. He was always cheerful, funny, and caring.
I am sure your fond memories of him will comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
Suzanne (Houston) Brown
Tim Ryan
April 18, 2011
My father, Richard "Foz" Ryan, sends his sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the beloved Hagarty family for their loss and a special Irish blessing for his fellow Irishman, Jack.
STEVE WEIR
April 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 18, 2011
Kevin
Sorry about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jerry Mouser
April 18, 2011
Hagarty Family---sorry we are out of town and can not make it to the funeral, but your wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Norma Vernier
Diane Keeney-Luna
April 18, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Hagarty family. May your memories comfort your sadness.
Craig Mincke
April 18, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Jack"s passing . It was a pleasure knowing and working with him . May God bless and comfort all of you .
Kennetha "Keni" Cook Bishop
April 18, 2011
Hagarty Family -- I hope you find peace during this time of grief. You are an awesome family which is a true testament to your Father. I am thinking of all of you and praying for you! Keni Cook Bishop
Paula (Lubeck)Mullins
April 18, 2011
Hagarty family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ardys Jeffries
April 17, 2011
Dear Delores and Cousins, Uncle Jack was one of the best guys in the world. It was a pleasure to be able to see him and his loving family in Belleville during my time with my parents. I treasure my last visit with him at Mass with Uncle Bill before I moved back to Indiana.
Butch @Judy Burdge
April 17, 2011
Dear Delores, Jack and all your family OUR deepest sympathy. We hope the many wonderful memories over shadow your grief as your Dad, who was such a Great Husband and Father, makes his journey into his new life of peace and happiness! Lovingly, Butch and Judy Burdge.
oberkfell family
April 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maxine Karcher Ferris
April 17, 2011
My prayers go out to Jack's family at this time of loss. We were cousins on Catherine Karcher side. My dad,Nick Karcher and Katy were siblings. Conrad and Katy were avid cardplayers with my parents.
April 17, 2011
With deep sympathy from your friends. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Terry & Donna Jackson,
Bullhead City, Az.
Kink & Beth Stephens
April 17, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. He was truly a wonderful man and will surely be missed by all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Ed & Ailish Cornwell
April 17, 2011
Ailish and I are sorry to hear bout your Dad. Jack, if there is anything we can do for you or your family call us.
Terra Mueth
April 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Hagarty family. May God bless you all in your time of grief and sorrow.
Mel and Charlene Boecklen
April 17, 2011
We were sad to hear about the passing of Jack. His kindness, laughter and smile will remain with us forever.
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