John Breen

My dear MH,
Not sure you remember me but we worked together at Evanston Hospital long ago. I am so sorry. John sounded like a great guy. Seems like yesterday you were married. I too am a widow having lost Jim in 2015. For some reason I had a dream of Evanston days and remembered your married name so looked you up on Facebook and googled you. Hope you are doing ok. Blessings to you in this new year. Sending love and hugs

Family and Friends of John:

Spent grade school with John and got out on time.
High School he went to Loyola and I attended New Trier. We brushed together several times enjoying after schooling.
life, sports, a cold one or two.

He was an outstanding friend and we all will remember how he helped us to live life.

So long Friend.

Kels

JB'S ENTIRE FAMILY,

Truly one of the great ones and also one of the nicest I've ever met in my life. Played with him and against him many times and always loved the fierce competition In our last competitions on the links, although we were both sadly lacking, we had a fierce battle every week for the dwindling pile of quarters to be awarded each year at the annual golf awards banquet at "The Hack". Every year at the "Banquet", there will now
be an honorary tumbler of "Black Jack"...

Dear Mary, John, Molly, Marnie & your families,

We were so saddened to hear of John's passing.

He was one of the best !!!...as is your entire family !!!

You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

"There is love that will live forever,

and there are memories that will shine through

the sorrow."

Love, Pam Hardy & Family

Dear Mary and Family,
Four of us who worked with John at D'Arcy in the 80's gathered yesterday for a long-planned reunion and shared the news of John's passing. We spoke of how he touched our lives, smiling as we remembered how he took the time to hand write notes to all, celebrating work anniversaries, promotions or just good work. For all of us he embodied professionalism, positive leadership, integrity and kindness in one great colleague/boss/mentor. We're so sad for your loss, and...

Dear Mary and Family,
Our world has lost a really classy guy. The attendance at yesterday's visitation and funeral shows just how many lives that John touched. John was the glue that kept our FHC grade school class of 1956 connected. I wonder if he knew back then, when he was elected class president, that it was a lifelong commitment of more than 60 years. Many in that position would not think so, but John was a key element in planning our 25 and 50 year reunions, along with many...

I was part of the D'Arcy creative team that supported John back in the late 80's on the Amoco account. By far and away, John was one of the smartest, coolest, nicest Account Supervisors I've ever worked with. One solid guy. I can't tell you how much I've thought about the Northwestern football game tailgates he staged for our client (and us), and later, the post-game parties he hosted for us agency folks at your home and Hackneys. My sincere condolences. John will be missed....

I'm so sorry for your loss Mary, and your entire family. All of John's stories he shared with me were about his loving family, gatherings in your home, family vacations, story time and so much more! His eyes, smile and face beamed with joy and pride! He loved you all so very much. I am honored to have taken care of him for many years at Kellogg. I will miss him very much. May his spirit of life, love of people, and heart of gold live on in all of you! May God's love surround you today and...

John was one of the kindest people I've ever met. I enjoyed working with him back in the 90's and will always remember his gentle soul, fatherly advice, and great attitude. My thoughts and prayers (and hugs!) go out to his entire family. We were all lucky to have him in our lives. Thanks for being you, John!