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Edward Coughlin Obituary

Edward C. Coughlin Sr., Captain Chicago Fire Department retired, loving husband of Gloria, nee O'Connell; devoted father to Julie (Dennis) Birmingham of McHenry, Edward (Pamela) Coughlin Jr. of Rossmoor, CA, Margaret (Jerry) Modory of Kenosha, WI, Kevin (Alexis) Coughlin of Chicago, Dennis Coughlin of Kenosha, WI and Amy (Andy) Lester of McHenry; beloved grandfather of six; preceded in death by Daniel, Marion (Frank) O'Brien, Alice (Martin) Murphy and Margaret Coughlin; brother-in-law of Connie (Chester) Grondy, the late Marilyn (Lawrence) McMahon and the late Robert (Janice) O'Connell. Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, where prayers will be said on Saturday 1 p.m., going to Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry for 1:30 p.m. Mass. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Wonder Lake. 60 year member of Chicago Fire Dept. Local #2 and former member of the Wonder Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy. Memorials to Condell Hospice, 115 W. Church Street, Libertyville, IL 60048 or the building fund of the church. Info, 815-385-0063.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 16, 2004.

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Victoria MacMillan

January 16, 2004

I am a friend of Amy's, and she has always spoken so lovingly and proudly of her father. I know his passing has taken a terrible toll on her, as well as the rest of the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Amy has always portrayed him as a dedicated, loyal and wonderful man, I know he will be greatly missed.

Mark Grondy & Family

January 16, 2004

"I am called to many duties Lord and now I've been called home.

I've had to leave the ones I love to stand before your throne.

I'll not complain, its not my way, but there are some things I'll ask.

And please, Lord, grant them to me for the loved ones I hold fast.

I dare to ask because I know how you've blessed in the past.

I've learned to trust in your grace, O Lord that's how I've come this far.

So now, O God, I humbly pray hear this Fire Chief's prayer.

Bless my wife and family - so often left alone, They knew where I was

going and trusted you to bring me home.

Well, now I'm home and wait for them, keep them within the faith - that

one day, someday, we'll be together in this place.

And O dear God, bless my men I trained them as best I could.

I tried to do your will with them and lead them as you would.

I need to know your with them Lord, or else how can I stay and

peacefully enjoy this place of endless day.

This heaven where there is no night, No fire to kill and burn I guess

that's why its now my rest, my place, my turn.

And Lord, be with my community and keep it safe as it can be for all its

folks are special, and very dear to me.

They are all my friends, and by your grace I served them as best I could.

So hear this Fire Chief's prayer, O Lord and grant it please - I already

knew you would." - The Fire Chief's Prayer

Uncle Ed, you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Mark, Val, Olivia and Cole Grondy

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