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Kevin Creedon McCarthy

1967 - 2021

Kevin Creedon McCarthy obituary, 1967-2021, Chicago, IL

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1967

DIED

2021

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Kevin McCarthy Obituary

Kevin Creedon McCarthy, 53, of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, passed away after a brief illness January 11, 2021. Raised in Arlington Heights, Kevin studied Communications at the University of Missouri before embarking on a long career in sales, most recently as National Sales Manager for Emergency24 alarm systems. Beloved partner of seventeen years to Jon Eric Elenius; devoted son of Judith Darlene Neill (nee Marsala); dear brother of Kyle Daniel (Wendy Lynn Domanski) McCarthy. Faithful companion of Fremont Wilton III the beagle/Rottweiler mix. Preceded in death by stepfather Alexander Patrick "Sandy" Neill. Services will be held when it is safe to gather in groups. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to www.trioanimalfoundation.org. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 17, 2021.

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Kris

February 13, 2024

What happened! I´m kris McCarthy! One of Brian´s kids can someone say what happened I´m his brother

Vicki G. Konkle

January 11, 2024

Thinking of you. Missing you. I want to talk to you all the time. It gets harder as the years go by. Praying to see you again.

Valerie

January 11, 2024

You'll never be forgotten and forever in our hearts and memories.
I know how much you loved this picture of you & your mom, so I thought to honor you, your memory and the women that raised you. I love you & miss you.
I know you're letting the good times roll...on-and-on. Xoxo

V

January 11, 2023

You're in my thoughts and heart like always and no matter the situation(s), that will never change. So cheers and let the good times roll......on & on.............

Mom

April 1, 2022

A year has passed and I still cannot believe you are gone, will never see you again or hear your sweet voice. I think of you every day and pray that you come to me in my dreams. My love for you is more than you can ever know.
Rest peacefully my love.....!!!

Vicki Konkle

January 9, 2022

I miss you so much. It´s not possible that you´re gone. I wish I could hear your laugh and talk to you. Rest easy my friend.

Kris

June 18, 2021

What happened

Damarys(EM24)

May 24, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin... You took a piece of my heart with you.. You'll NEVER be forgotten!! Forever in my heart and thoughts... Love you always

Jill Smart

May 10, 2021

Kevin was my `cousin´..at least that´s what we told the landlord. He was my roommate and friend. So many stories, so many laughs...you were supposed to grow old with us, Kevin...and sit on the porch of the `Retirement Community´ and gossip about everyone there. You are missed & always will be.

Henry Gonzales

April 1, 2021

I'm so sorry - I had no idea.

Charles Molnar

February 23, 2021

I have to many memories.. And it saddens me to hear this news.. My heart goes out to the family..

Drew

January 23, 2021

Kyle, Wendy and Jon - We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin was an amazing person and he will be extremely missed. Cheers - Drew, Julie, Blake and Brooke

Valerie Carbonara

January 18, 2021

Valerie Carbonara

January 18, 2021

Valerie Carbonara

January 18, 2021

Jon, Judy, Kyle, Wendy & Fremont Wilton lll ....Im so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts, heart and prayers always and through the passing of Kevin, which seems unfathomable. I love you all.

Kathy Konkle Lauve

January 15, 2021

I´m so very sorry and at a loss when a loved one is taken so young. I knew Kevin from school and our childhood neighborhood. I´ll keep you in my prayers.

Vicki Konkle

January 15, 2021

Always friends for life. Love you.

Leslie Dalton

January 15, 2021

Much love to Jon, Kyle, Wendy, Judy & Fremont. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Loved Kevin so much. We have an angel looking over us. Hugs, Leslie

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