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Joseph Biggins Obituary

Joseph G. Biggins, age 60, beloved husband of Lucille G., nee Platt; loving father of Joseph, Jacqueline, Jennifer and Julie; cherished son Anne, nee Flannery and the late Gerard; dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Stephanie Maddock

January 31, 2016

We are so deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. Praying for all of you. May God give you strength and keep you extra close in the days ahead. We're so, so sorry! Lots of love and prayers. Love, The Maddocks

Michael Windle

January 22, 2016

Dear Anne, John, Mary, Kathleen & Eileen Biggins, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. The last time I saw Joe was at St. Pat's HS. We were all thick as thieves back on VanBuren (West Side). I will keep Joe in my prayers. To Joe's wife & children, I'm very sorry for your loss.

Cory and Carol Welch

January 22, 2016

Dear Lu and family We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He and you and the family have been in our prayers and we will continue to pray that you are comforted by knowing that he is out of pain. God Bless you all love Cory and Carol

Patt Rae

January 22, 2016

Dear Lu and Family, Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace knowing Joe is at rest now. God Bless always... Tommy & Patt Rae

Mark Lewis

January 22, 2016

I worked with Joe and his team at AT&T Just before he left. I am unable to attend the memorial today but wanted to offer my sincerest condolences to your family. May Joe rest in peace. God bless.

Cheryl Lynn

January 22, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

January 22, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jan

23

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

IL

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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