JAMES-McILWEE-Obituary

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JAMES McILWEE

Feb 25, 1931 - Aug 4, 2025

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I’m sorry to hear of James McIlwee’s passing. James and Mary Anne were friends of my parents, brought together by Irish dancing, meeting at a feis where their daughters were competing. My mother, Eileen McIlwee, was thrilled to meet another family of the same name and—although we lived outside of Chicago—we kept in touch over several years. Another great Irishman lost! My love to Pat and his sisters during this time of grief.

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Jim and Mary Anne were such dear people. I know they are filling Heaven with their joy and laughter. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry for your loss. Your parents raised nice children and your Dad's singing at Mass always made my day!
Mary Craven

Eileen, my prayers are with you and your family. God the Lord give you peace during the loss of your father.

To the McIlwee Family,
Count on my prayers for your family during this sad time. I was happy to know your dad even for a brief time at Ennis Court. He was a delightful man, who laughed easily and who loved each of you.
Blessings all around,
Sr Maureen Doyle OSU

Sending our heartfelt sympathies to the entire family of James. What a wonderful man he was and we are all so honored to have had the privilege of knowing Papa McIlwee. The memories of him singing at the dinner table while telling us stories will continue to put a smile on my face. He will always be in our hearts.
Stacie, Rico & Lagattuta Family

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of James McIlwee, give you peace, comfort and strength

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten...
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US Marine Veteran, James...

I love you Mr. Mac. You were a great Dad! Thank you for trusting me to be Theresa’s friend.

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JAMES McILWEE, age 94, beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (nee Skelly); loving father of Patrick (Lisa), Theresa Faitz (John), Maureen Collins (Scott), Eileen (Tim Lepowski) and Katie Montoya (John); grandfather of Jillian, Elizabeth, Margaret, Josie, Martin, Sean, Liam, Caroline, Ella, Ryan,...

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