Chicago, Illinois
James J. 'Deacon' McKenna, age 61, Sgt. CPD, beloved husband of Ilene, nee Goldman; dearest father of Lauren; loving brother of Joan Halloran and Eileen (Tom) Bridger; brother-in-law of Al (Charley), Mike (Barbara) and Charles (Bambi Huyler) Goldman; fond uncle of James, Daniel and Thomas (Pam)...
Read MoreYes, it´s been a rough couple of years like Lauren said. Her and Matt are the best of the best parents in raising you grandsons. Thinking of you all the time. There are so many of our family and loved ones with you, too many; but it´s comforting to feel and know that you all are together
Eileen Bridger
December 23, 2024 | Family
It´s been a very difficult 2 years dad. I hope you´re all together somewhere unknown, strange, and beautiful. Peaceful in the knowledge we don´t have yet. Love you and miss you every damn day.
Lauren McKenna Walsh
December 23, 2024 | Family
Yesterday you hit a milestone, 80. Happy birthday big brother. In my heart always
Eileen
August 24, 2021 | Family
Another year gone by. Happy BD. Your always not far from my thoughts and missed so very much by all. e
Eileen
August 23, 2018
Happy birthday deaconWish you were here.
Sister Eileen
Eileen Bridger
August 23, 2017 | Hoffman Estates, IL
75 years ago today was and still is special.
I'm wishing you were here like all of your family. Happy birthday my big brother. Forever in my heart. Eileenie
Eileen Bridger
August 23, 2016 | Hoffman Estates, IL
8/23/15...another year...its hard to believe....I know you always have a big smile on your face these days....watching your precious GS and namesake "Jimmy". Happy Birthday! E
Eileen
August 23, 2015
Hey big brother..Happy Birthday. It is a day to have good thoughts; and pictures of you in my mind...there are a lot....forever in my heart....e
August 23, 2014
Happy Birthday Deacon...72...I had a milestone BD this year...so wish you were here to celebrate with me...always in my thoughts....E
August 23, 2013
