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for John McGuinnis
Tom and Alexandra Cooney
May 4, 2004
Dear Nancy,
Please accept our deep sympathies and condolences. You and your children are in our prayers.
Kindest Regards,
Paul Caprio
April 8, 2004
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry. John was a unique person. May the Lord bless him and his family now.
Paul Caprio
Mark Lambert
April 6, 2004
Nancy,
During the mid seventies John and I shared a small office at Arthur Rubloff and Company in Chicago. From that experience I learned that John was a good broker, person and friend. Throughout the 25 plus years that I knew John he didn't change (including that youthful appearance!). He was always upbeat, witty and humorous. Most importantly, he was always honest. John was one of the few people in this world that you could still do a handshake deal with! He will be missed but not forgotten.
My condolences to you and your family.
Donald S. Jaffe
April 6, 2004
Dear Nancy,
I was shocked and so sorry to hear about John's passing. I worked many years with him at Rubloff and since, we left Rubloff, we talked often on business matters.
John was a fine person and a fine citizen of both his country and his profession. I enjoyed him.
My condolences to you and the children.
Bob Palmer
April 5, 2004
Dear Nancy,
I'm so sorry. This news was so hard to accept because John was so full of life. Through the more than 35 years I knew him, he was a truly unique combination of exuberance, strength, intellect, wit, loyalty and quiet kindnesses. Along with his family, his friends will miss him dearly.
david mackintosh
April 5, 2004
Dear Nancy,
We are deeply saddened by your loss and wish you great strength in these difficult days ahead.
With our best regards,
David and Susi Mackintosh
Kenneth Nyenhuis
April 5, 2004
Dear Nancy:
Last week I spoke to John for the first time in many months. After two sentences we admitted that time has no boundaries with true friends. We laughed, sparked new ideas and rekindled our friendship with the excitement of a new business opportunity. His enthusiasm and storytelling truly has enriched my life. My deepest sympathy is with you for your loss.
Wayne Boberg
April 5, 2004
Dear Nancy,
I was saddened to hear the news about John and wish to express my sincere sympathies for you and the family. I was one of many who played basketball with John for many years at the CAA and on other teams. He was always friendly, good spirited and competitive. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Bill Beckert
April 5, 2004
Dear Nancy,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I played basketball with John at Fenwick. He was always smiling and having a good time - that's how I remember him. I don't think I've seen him at one of the reunions, but I wish I had - I know we would have had some laughs. May God bless you and your children knowing that John is with our Loving Father.
Tim Gallagher
April 5, 2004
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.You and John will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Whenever John and I would meet up, my day would always be a little brighter.He could take nothing, and turn it into a deal better than anyone I ever knew.May God bless you all.
Fred Block
April 4, 2004
John,
We are so saddened by the loss of a fine young friend whom we enjoyed working with and being with so many times. Our love and symapathies are extended to your entire family. You will be missed.
Thank you for serving in the military where you helped defend our country and preserve our freedoms.
May God bless you forever,
Fred and Nikki
Alex Sinclair
April 4, 2004
Dear Nancy,
I was so shocked and sorry to hear the awful news and wish I could be in Chicago to lend you support during your time of need. Please accept condolences from Ken and I to you and your family at this painful time and know that I am thinking of you with deepest sympathy and wishing you strength.
Love,
Alex
Maura Fenlon
April 4, 2004
Dear John:
During a Fenwick basketball game in which you starred, a young man from the opposing team shouted out a derogatory name meant for you. In her true Irish defensive manner, Aunt Jane retorted, "in what sport do you excel?"
She summed you up in that statement. You excelled in life! It breaks my heart that it had to be so brief.
Lots of love,
Joshua Mintz
April 4, 2004
Our hearts and prayers are with the entire family. We are so sorry about your loss. Josh, Marianne, Sam, and Johanna Mintz
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