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JAMES LAFFEY Obituary

James P. Laffey; 55 of Lindenhurst, IL, formerly of Chicago; Beloved husband of Kristine (nee Berger); loving father of: Sean (Lisa) Laffey, Michael (Kelli) Laffey, and Ryan Laffey; cherished grandfather of: Emilee, Ethan, Dillan, and James (on the way); dear brother of: Dan (Linda) Laffey and Gail (Douglas) Swanson; and fond brother-in-law of Karl (Marisol) Berger. Visitation 4PM until 8PM Thursday June 18, 2015 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME 1055 Main St. (rte. 83) Antioch, IL 60002. Graveside Services 11AM Friday in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, IL. INFO 847-395-4000 or www.strangfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 17, 2015.

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Linda Sutera

June 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy and love are being sent to Jim's family. I will always remember playing kick-the-can and volleyball in the alley as we grew up. May God give us all strength and peace as we walk the days ahead without Jim. So sorry for your loss. He was taken too soon.

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18

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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19

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Irving Park Cemetery

Chicago, IL

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1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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