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Stephen Flaherty Obituary

Stephen A. Flaherty, age 55, suddenly. Beloved husband and best friend for 34 years to Colleen. Loving father of Eric (Kathryn) and Erin (Nick) Maier. Proud grandpa of Jessica, Joshua and Jack. Cherished son of the late Stephen and Margaret. Fond brother of Paula (Richard) Laskowski, Linda Jerey and Ellen (Michael) Jaslowski. Devoted son-in-law of Joseph and Margaret Orzech. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Thursday 10:15 am from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, to St. Damian Church Mass 11 am. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 pm. Steve was an avid Sox and Bears fan. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com

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Published by SouthtownStar from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2008.

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Geri Schmitz

October 29, 2008

Colleen,
I'm so sorry. I just heard.
Geri (Kidrowski) Schmitz

Marysue Hochsprung

September 28, 2008

Dear Colleen & Family,

We were so shocked and sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Just the previous Friday, Cindy, Ralph, Ken and I were in the Sister Lakes area and drove by the "Mansion" and we talked about the fun we had when you guys came up to Gravel Lake. We remember Steve's smiling face. May you hold onto all the good memories as a way to ease the pain during this very difficult time. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God send his very best angels to watch over you!!

Love,

Marysue and Ken Hochsprung

Cheryl Gatlin

September 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Gatlin
Trinity Rail

Cindy Airgood

September 24, 2008

Colleen, We are so very sad to hear this news, we will
all miss him dearly. We always had such great times together in Michigan. I can still see his wonderful smile &
hear his laughter when we played bags. I know he will be
truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Erin, Nick, Eric, Kate, Jessica, Joshua & Jack.
May all your great memories & loving family help bring
comfort to you. We love you all and will keep you
close in our hearts, Ralph & Cindy Airgood

Shereen Peters

September 24, 2008

To the Flaherty family,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of grief. May his memories bring you comfort. Stevie was a great cousin!

Love & God Bless,
Roger, Shereen, Krystal (Chad), Kraig & Nikara

ken schneider (Ford City Firestone)

September 23, 2008

To the Flaherty family,our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
We only knew Steve through our business dealings, but what a wonderful person,always up and happy and ever so proud of his family. I always considered him not only a business associate but a great friend.....Steve, you will be missed very much.

Randy Pratt

September 23, 2008

Steve was a great father. His and Colleen's testment are two wonderful children and three incredible grandchildren. Colleen and Steve were high school sweethearts and it is rare to see such love endure and last. Colleen, Eric and Erin my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian and Heather Kochanski

September 23, 2008

Our prayers are with you Colleen, Eric, Kate, Erin and Nick! What a great person Steve was, we will miss him greatly! You are in our thoughts! We love you!

Sally and John Filan

September 23, 2008

Dear Kate and Eric,

May the love of family carry you through this time of grief. Our deepest sympathy is w/ you both.

Please know as the days go on, we are here for any support needed.
It is likely in weeks to come - just when you start feeling better and in control, you will get hit w/ a surge of sadness all over again. It is those times you need to call - w/out explanation and ask us to babysit, run an errand, make a call, whatever ~ and we will.

Much love,

Sally and John

Jim & Michelle McHugh

September 23, 2008

Colleen, Eric and Erin:

Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Steve. It is a shock to us all and he will be truly missed.

The last time we saw Steve was in Soldier Field on August 30, when Steve and more than 60 of his Mendel teammates celebrated their 40th anniversary of the 1968 City Championship. He was one proud and happy guy. That is how we will remember him.

Take care.

Jim & Michelle McHugh & Family

Jeri (Schmidt) Norbot

September 23, 2008

Colleen:
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Carrie Nero

September 23, 2008

Our hearts and prayers are with you Colleen, Eric and Erin, Paula, Linda and Ellen. God be with you all to help you through this.

Mike and Carrie Nero

Ron Dubin

September 23, 2008

To Colleen and the Flaherty family, on behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of our felow Monarch, Stephen.
Our prayers are with you. May God bless and watch over you and your family during these difficult times.

Amy Crowe

September 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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