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Joseph Dooley Obituary

Joseph J. Dooley, age 70, of River Forest; loving father of Maryrose and Maggie Dooley; dear brother of Thomas (Nancy), Dennis (Kirste Carlson), William (Judith), James (Anna) and Michael (Patricia) Dooley; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many; devoted son of the late Thomas and Avis Dooley; former husband of Kathleen Mogan. Joe was a founding member of the Dooley Brothers musical group. Memorial visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Memorial Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Luke Church (please meet at church), 528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Funeral info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 4, 2014.

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November 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I've really enjoyed the Dooley's for years. Joe's music and voice were a huge part of that enjoyment. My deepest condolences, Lynn Einbeck

November 4, 2014

I've enjoyed The Dooley for years. So sad to here of Joe's passing. God bless his family. You all will be in my prayers.
Sincerely DELLA Facchini

November 4, 2014

We are sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We have been fans of the Dooleys since the days of Kilkenny Castle. We enjoyed his talent, versatility and enthusiasm. We feel fortunate to have known him and to have seen him perform. He will be missed. Our condolenses to the family. We will keep him in our prayers

Mary Beth & Sheila Crowley

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Memorial Events
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Nov

4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home

203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

Nov

5

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Luke Church

528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL

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203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

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