Joseph M. "Joe" Henry

Joseph M. "Joe" Henry obituary, Chicago, IL

Joseph M. "Joe" Henry

Joseph Henry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 25, 2021.
Joseph M. "Joe" Henry, 64, April 25, 2021, lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved husband of Helen O?Connell Henry; devoted son of the late Thomas "Duke" and Ellen "Dody" Henry; loving brother of the late Thomas (Mary) Henry, Linda (late Bill) O'Brien, Jack (late Eileen) Henry, the late Kathy (Bill) Cordes, Ellen (Marty) Burke, and Mary Henry; favorite uncle of Katie, Kevin, Kristy, Lori, Danny, Bridget, Maggie, Jenny, Jack, Kathryn, and Mariellen; and great-uncle of numerous, treasured great-nieces and great-nephews. Joe was involved in the trade show industry for over four decades. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and cooking, and most of all spending time with his family. Joe was a friend to all, especially The Irish Lords. Family and friends will meet at St. Gabriel Church, 600 W. 45th St., Chicago on Friday, April 30, 2021 for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. There will be no wake or visitation. In lieu of flowers, Masses offered in honor of Joe will be greatly appreciated. For those attending services, PLEASE NOTE THAT COVID19 RESTRICTIONS WILL BE OBSERVED MAXIMUM GATHERING, 140 PEOPLE AT CHURCH, WITH MASKS REQUIRED. Please visit JOSEPH HENRY BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. Arrangements by McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL. For information, 773-268-0703 or 773-581-9000.

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Lynn Meek

April 29, 2021

My heart is aching...oh so much! I have no words to ease pain of this magnitude. What a wonderful guy and brother to my dear friends Kathy and Tommy, both gone as well, way too soon. Virtual hugs to the entire Henry Family and, of course, Helen. Lynn (DiLiberto) Meek

Jack Griffin

April 28, 2021

Sorry to hear about Joe. Was a great guy to grow up with. My condolences to his family.

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