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Edward Robert Furlong

1939 - 2021

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

Edward Furlong Obituary

Edward Robert Furlong, 82, passed away on October 13, 2021 in Chicago, IL. Edward was born April 24, 1939 in New York City. Edward known to friends and family as Big Ed, leaves behind a wife, Margaret Mary and two children, Kevin and Karen, and an elder brother, Joseph. Family will greet friends for an hour prior to the memorial mass at St. Mary of the Lake on Tuesday, October 19th 11 am mass time, 4220 N Sheridan Road. Ed will be interred at St. Boniface Cemetery in Chicago.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 17, 2021.

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Madeline Clarke

October 18, 2021

My sincere sympathy to the Furlong family at this sad time. Rest in Peace Ed.

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The Morley Family

October 17, 2021

Chris and Eddie have been friends since third grade in grammar school. They graduated from Cardinal Hayes Highschool in 1957 and Bishop Furlong was in charge of the ceremonies. Rest In Peace Eddie.

Joseph Patrick Furlong

October 17, 2021

Rest in peace Ed, you were the best brother anyone could ask for.

Kristen X Mahoney

October 15, 2021

We will miss you Ed!!

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19

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Lake

4220 N Sheridan Road, IL

Oct

19

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Lake

4220 N Sheridan Road, IL

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