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JAMES ENRIGHT Obituary

James F. Enright Sr., age 69, loving husband of Susan, nee Reardon; beloved father of Bridget (Khalid) Kamal, James Jr. (Chris), Patrick (Ann) and Daniel (Julie); cherished Papa of Samira and Sarah Kamal, Lily Enright and Abigail Enright, Ryan and Caitlin McAtee; dearest brother of Daniel (Alice) Enright, Ann Marie Enright and Joan (John) Lynch. James is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Joseph and Anne, nee Williams; and his brother, William (Gail) Enright; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; James will be greatly missed by his loyal companions, Piper and Princess. James was a dedicated member of Local 134 and former foreman of electrical mechanics at O'Hare International Airport. James was also the proud founder of the Chicago Celtic Pipe Band. Funeral Saturday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago for 10 a.m. Mass at St. Juliana Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. For info 773-736-3833 or visit James' memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 20, 2012.

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Liz Van Gemert

April 24, 2012

To the Enright Family,
Grandpa Enright (and you all) made us feel liike a true member of your family. His generosity, kindness, and loving manner was appreciated and will be remembered. He's a man that I never wanted to say goodbye to. May the memories and love stay close.

Audrey Murphy

April 24, 2012

Dear Family,
The entire Murphy family sends their deepest condolences on Jim's death. We have great memories of him and the bagpipers. He will be missed by all.
Audrey Murphy

Bill & Laura Gannon

April 22, 2012

Jim was one of the nicest guys who ever walked this earth. When you needed help Jim was the first guy in line to lend a hand. The world won't be the same without him. Now heaven gets to enjoy the sounds of the Irish bagpipes and all the angels will be smiling.

BOB GANNON

April 21, 2012

DEAR ENRIGHT FAMILY,
WE WERE SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO LEARN OF JIMS PASSING.HE WAS A GOOD MAN WHO HELPED VIRGINIA AND I ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AS I AM SURE HE DID FOR MANY OTHERS.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES BOB AND VIRGINIA GANNON

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Joan Love

April 21, 2012

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April 21, 2012

Joan Love

April 21, 2012

My condolences to the Enright family on the loss of Jim. I remember my Chieftain of a dozen of years fondly. Jim was a dedicated family man and loyal to the city and union. He will always be remembered for his love of Irish culture and music. May he rest in eternal light in the loving arms of St. Patrick.

April 21, 2012

DEAR ENRIGHT FAMILY

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT YOUR TIME OF SORROW. WE GREW UP WITH JIM AT OUR LADY OF SORROWS, HORAN PLAYGROUND AND ST. PHILIPS. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED.
THE FLEMING FAMILY
JEAN,PAT.CAT,BILL,CHUCK AND AL

Debbie (Boyle) Holloran

April 20, 2012

Enright family,

May your memories always stay close to your heart and carry you through the difficult times. My prayers for those Jimmy left behind.

BILL PULKOWNIK

April 20, 2012

I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND THOUGHTS TO THE ENRIGHT FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN

April 20, 2012

He will be missed by a lot people, I am so sorry for this loss. My family and I are saying prayers for Jim and his family Gerald Pittro and family

April 20, 2012

I worked for Jim at O'hare airport, and thought very highly of him. He was a good ,decent man who will be missed . I am very sorry to the Enright family for your loss, God bless you all. Kevin Foster

Nancy Mayfield

April 20, 2012

Mr. Enright was a true gentleman and one of the nicest men I have had the priviledge to have known. He will be missed by all who knew him. My loving thoughts go out to all the family.

Jane Powers

April 20, 2012

Even this morning I expected to hear the bark of Princess and see Jim as we were leaving for school like we did every day! Our block will not be the same without him! Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family! God Bless!

April 20, 2012

Dear Sue and family:
I will miss Jim and everytime I hear a bagpipe I will remember all the good times. We will miss him in the Glenview Parade and being at Hackney's. My god lead you through these tough days.
Barbara Topping

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