JOHN DARRAH

Judge Darrah was always glad to take time to visit DuPage lawyers who stopped by his courtroom while he was on the Federal bench in Chicago.
He made his decisions based on the law and facts as he saw them. And, he had a wonderful Irish sense of humor which is very important in a field as serious a law. Rest In Peace Judge Darrah.

Judge Darrah will be remembered for being fair in his decisions. He took an interest in his fellow lawyers and kept his sense of humor while maintaining the dignity of his position as a judicial officer.

Judge Darrah was my Trial Advocacy professor in 2005. Back then, I was nearing graduation, but didn't have money for the text book. Judge Darrah gave me his, and I asked him to sign it. I've been an attorney for 10 years now, and I still have that book. I am so sorry to hear of Judge Darrah's passing. My condolences to his family. He was a really nice person

Proud to call Jack one of the last of the great guys, a lifelong friend and fellow conspirator from Mount Carmel to days of wine and roses and games with the Angels. Johnny we hardly knew ye. From Jerry O'Connor, who will never forget one who walked with God and had something good to say for everyone he knew.

The NICEST MAN WHO WAS KIND AND EMBRACEABLE WHO MADE YOU FEEL YOU WERE IMPORTANT HIS STYLE AND FASHIONABLE YOU COULD RESPECT AND ADMIRE CLASSIC INDIVIDUAL

I will always treasure our times playing baseball with the Angels. You always got us up with your clever chatter. Very sorry to lose a great "roomie" from Northern. My condolences to your wife and family. May our Lady of Mount Carmel always be close to you.
Michael Stenson

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome John into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
- Mount Carmel High School

We had many classes at Mt Carmel together and many laughs and good times. He is one guy I always remembered from school. My sympathies to his family.

No one in our law class was surprised by Jack's many successes. We are all honored to have known him and shared briefly in his life. Our most sincere condolences to his family.

Jack, A great attorney,friend,mentor ,best sense of humor,always a smile, a friendly hello,will be missed.