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John Tully Obituary
Oakland, CA - John Patrick Tully, Jr., 69, was born to eternal rest on September 4th, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. Born to Earth on October 9th , 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to John P. Sr. "Jack" and Mary (nee Witter) Tully.
He served as a director of religious education and liturgical music for many Catholic parishes in the Milwaukee area. During his time in Oakland, he was a parish member and active in the choir at St. Columba Catholic Church and was involved in social justice action groups. He was an Affiliate of the La Crosse Franciscan Sisters since 1998 and an Associate of the Lake Drive Franciscan Sisters since 1990 and returned to Wisconsin yearly to celebrate with them at their Jubilarian Mass.
He is survived by his children Sean Tully (wife Mikka) and Megan Tully, and his grandson, Javi. He is also survived by his siblings, Christine "Chris" (Doug) Rupnick, Michael "Mike" (Cheryl) Tully, and Anne Tully Becker. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. Sr. "Jack" and Mary Tully.
Funeral services will be held at Church of the Gesu (1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233) on 9/30/20 at 11:00am. Mass is limited to 50 people and masks are required. Private burial service for family will be at Saint Andrews Cemetery in Delavan, WI
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Milwaukee.
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Andre Kaye
July 12, 2022
John led the youth program for Gesu Church in Milwaukee in the late 1980's and into the 1990. He was the epitome of kindness and giving of his own time. We can only hope to be so generous before our time comes. You will be missed John.
Peggy Leonhardt
October 1, 2020
John has been a close and longstanding friend. We were able to maintain this friendship in spite of us hardly ever living in the same area. He was the godfather to our second son, Luke. My condolences go out to the family. Peggy Leonhardt.
Ron Leonhardt
September 30, 2020
My wife, Peg, and I met John shortly after we were married in December 1971. He was a member of the choir at the church we attended and we joined as well. This led to a lifetime of friendship, often revolving around our faith. After we moved to Madison, he would visit and worship with us at the University Catholic Center. We attended his wedding in Freeport, Illinois. In 1979 we moved to Milwaukee and shortly after he moved from Freeport to Milwaukee and again we connected and worshipped at St. Agnes (now All Saints) Church. Soon after his friends, Paul and Candy Krepel, also moved from Freeport to Milwaukee and joined us at St. Agnes, singing together in a small ensemble. When John returned annually from California to celebrate with the Franciscans, he always contacted us so we could get together and share a meal. John was also the godfather of our son, Luke. It was an honor to attend his funeral and we only regret that the pandemic kept us from visiting with Megan and Sean with whom our own children spent many hours together in their youth. John was a wonderful friend who brought many other friends into our lives. May he rest in God's Peace.
Jim Gill
September 21, 2020
I knew John from his time in Freeport, and he was part of my Vocational inspiration to Ministry. He was a true “poverello” and will be missed by many. You are all in my prayers.
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