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for John Barrett
John Gorny
June 8, 2021
Dr. Barrett will always be remembered as being a wonderful priest at St. Alexander's
Susan Matthews
July 10, 2020
I can't believe it has only been 6 years...it seems like forever since we last spoke, laughed and prayed together. You are so very missed, Father John...
Mary Curran
July 21, 2018
I too knew Fr Barrett from 1st through 3rd grades at Sts Peter & Paul in Naperville. Father Barrett was one of the priests who officiated at my first communion on May 21st, 1961. He is in the photo taken on the alter of the church as it was going through renovation. Father Barrett was a favorite of me & my classmates & siblings. He was a warm, gentle & kind man who could relate to even the youngest of the faithful and taught us what it meant to love God our Father.
Blessings to the family as Father Barrett sings with the angels & looks over us all.
Carol Daley-Durisko
April 18, 2015
My sorrow for the loss to our community of Faith but Joy in knowing he is home with our Father. Fr. Barrett was a my parish priest in grade school and will always be in my memories
Heidi Fischer
September 2, 2014
I will always remember what a wonderful pastor he was at Notre Dame church
Bruce Gordon
August 5, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to the Barrett Family.
Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer
August 2, 2014
Dear Father Barrett, We were so sorry to hear of you passing. Our first meeting with you was when you baptized our son Anthony in 1972 at St Alexander's Parish as a young priest. Later you returned to St Alexander's as our pastor and married our daughters Angela and Gina. We admired and respected you as a wonderful priest and role model of the church. You will always be a part of our life in villa park. May God Bless and reward you dearly for your dedication to the Catholic Church. You can take the little boy out of Villa Park but not Villa Park out of the little boy !!! Thank you Father !!! Love Mitch & Rose Ann
Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer
August 2, 2014
Dear Father Barrett, My very first meeting of you was as a priest at St Aexander Church with the baptism of our son Anthony. You came back as our pastor which made me very happy because I admired you so much as a model priest. In later years you married both my daughters Angela and Gina. Thank you Father Barrett for being part of our life memories in villa park. We will remember you always and may God Bless you for your devotion to the Catholic Church as a perfect priest. You could take the !little boy out of Villa Park but not Villa Park out of the little boy !!! Thank you Father !!! Love Mitch & Rose Ann Koyer !!!
Bob & Ellen Bachner
July 24, 2014
So sad to hear of Fathers passing. He married us October 17, 1998 at Mary Queen of Heaven. One of my fondest memories of the day was at dinner when he stood to say the blessing, he made sure he mentioned he had never heard such a strong group of Amen"ers" at mass. R.I.P. Father Barrett, you will be missed. Thank you for the blessings you bestowed on us almost 16 years ago.
Mary Docka
July 22, 2014
The Barrett family intersected with my own several times through the years. Tom Barrett was my brother's college roommate and Fr. John was at St. A's where my parents went for over 44 years. He said both of their funeral Masses and I was extremely touched by how personal he made their eulogies. My sincere condolences to his family on their loss.
Fran (Molloy), Des Jones
July 21, 2014
We are so sad to hear that Father Barrett passed away. He married my husband and I and 3 of my siblings. One fond memory of our ceremony was his reassurance to all of us about the storm the night before, August 9, 1984. My Irish Mother Law appreciated it. He was always very supportive of my parents at Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills, IL.
Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland
July 21, 2014
On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Fr. John is now at peace.
July 20, 2014
Have fond memories of Fr. Barrett when he was our pastor at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Rest in peace Father John. The Fowler Family
Laura Clark
July 19, 2014
Fr. John you will be missed, you were an inspiration to all and especially my girls. You were a friend that can not be replaced. Glad you are free of pain, rest and have some peppermint ice cream.
Roy & Sue Matthews & Family
July 19, 2014
Father John was a rarity in this day and age...he was always priest first, but then friend and our shepherd. He was family and he will be so missed. But for all the greatness he did on this earth, we're certain he will be a bright light shining down on us from heaven. He has welcomed our children and grandchildren into this world and has sent parents off to their eternal life. Father John...eternal rest grant unto you ... it is your turn.
To the Barrett family, thank you for sharing the gift of John Barrett with so many. It is time for all of us to find our peace in his peace.
July 19, 2014
Beloved Pastor of our Parish, Mary Queen of
Heaven. We all loved Father Barrett and he
presided for our 50th wedding anniversary.
We shall miss him very much and offer our
sincere condolences to his family.
Ronald, June and Michael Cirone
Kathleen Fischer
July 18, 2014
Dear Family,
We are old Dominic Club alumni. Father John married us on October 5th, 1968 at St. Michael's in Wheaton. Over the years, we've kept in touch at Christmas, with cards, notes, and photos, and looked forward to his Epiphany Newsletter each January. He was a very special person in our lives, and a very holy man. He will be missed by so many! "God love him"!
"Our sincere sympathy",
Kathy (Warner) & John Fischer
Fred Orcutt
July 18, 2014
I have very fond memories of Fr Barrett from when I was in 1ST and 2ND grades at SS Peter and Paul. He will be missed.
July 18, 2014
our hearts have been Heavy these past months and wish to share our sadness with Fr. johns family. He will always be the finest example of Priest and friend. He became part of our lives and family. He will be for us in death as he was in life. Some one we can call on in need,as well as one we will remember in Joy.
Peace be with you Fr. John!
Laurie Ramsey
July 18, 2014
To all the Barrett Family: Our hearts are breaking to hear of the loss of Fr. John Barrett. He was the greatest Chaplain to our Naperville Dominic Club for over 50 years He married us, buried us, baptized our children, partyed with us at every New Year's Eve Party at Notre Dame and offered us the use of his hall. He traveled with us on numerous Dominic vacations to Europe run by Jim Pilz. He was the life and spirit of our club and he supported us, guided us, led us, offered advice, and was there with us on so many Dominic memories. When our Club started to die, Father Barrett planned pizza meetings at his rectory and picnics each summer to keep our friendships alive that had been shared for so many years. To us Father Barrett will always be "JB" the best chaplain any club could ever have; a chaplain and great person and friend who always believed in us, supported us, and was always there with us every step of the way for over 50 years. To a life well lived. You will be greatly missed.
Love and hugs to you.
Laurie Ramsey and Kevin Fegan
Tony Martin
July 18, 2014
Father Barrett-You will be missed. Peace
Marilyn White
July 18, 2014
It has been a pleasure to have Fr John as a neighbor. We will treasure the memory of him watching the Chicago Blackhawks final playoff game with us. Knowing him as a regular guy and as a Priest was special. We know he did not want to leave us behind on this earth, but was accepting of his fate knowing that eternal life that awaited him. His courage and faith is a lesson to all of us.
Love and prayers,
Marilyn and John White
Jan & Dale Simester & sons
July 18, 2014
You were a special guy who found his calling. You were there to help us get through the pain, happiness and joys of life. You always had such a zest for the positive. RIP Fr. John - you will be sorely missed. Now you can rest as your days are done. Be our guardian angel now.
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
July 18, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Milton Honel
July 17, 2014
There are few priests who had the capacity of Fr. John to respond to people's needs the way Fr. John did. Fr. John had the sensitivity and the warmest of hearts to reach out to others. This rare quality held Fr. John in good stead with whomever he met.
Gerri Roycroft
July 17, 2014
Father John will be fondly remembered by the teachers of St. Alexander School. Thoughts and prayers are with the Barrett family.
Maureen Walsh
July 17, 2014
Dear Diane, Marilyn, Tom, Michael and all of your families, we are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Fr. John. He always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around. We feel lucky we got to know him a little better during the times he visited grandma while we lived in her building and when he stayed with mom out in Arizona. I have no doubt there is a big party going on in heaven with his parents, aunts and uncles and of course his beloved double-cousins. I am sad we will not make it to his services but please know we will be there in spirit and are sending you many, many hugs and lots of love during this difficult time. Love, Maureen, Brianna and Shane, and Aubree
Joan Turcotte
July 17, 2014
To all the Barrett family. Our hearts are broken with yours. So many memories! Fr John will be missed so much. Love and hugs, Joan & Ernie. xxoo
Norma Williamson
July 17, 2014
I was sad to hear Father John had passed away he was a great Priest at Mary Queen of Heaven Elmhurst he was great to my family when my father pasted away in 2003 he would visit him when my father was coming close to his death and helped me deal with my Father's death.Father John will be missed!
Linda Ruhl
July 17, 2014
Dear Family,
Father was a great priest,friend to all the Naperville Dominic club for over 50 years.
Love ,hugs and prayers
Linda and Jim Ruhl
New Lenox,Il
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