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Martin McGuane Obituary
McGuane, Martin J. age 69, suddenly. Native of Kinturk, Connolly Co. Clare, Ireland. Loving husband of 44 years to Bridget "Breege" (nee Leneghan), beloved father of Susan (Dan) Kowalczyk, Mary Pat (Brian) Eggers, Deirdre (Bryan) Murray, Sheila (Dan) Horn, Gerard (Kelli) McGuane, proud grandfather of Clare Kowalczyk, Shayn and Tyler Eggers, Austin and Conor Murray, Aileen and Emmett Horn and Gavin McGuane, cherished brother of Mary (Pat) Moriarty, John (Grace), Petie (Noreen), Brendan (Vera), Sr. Theresa of the Mercy Order, dear brother-in-law of May (Hugh) O'Neill, the late Rosaleen (the late Michael) Walsh, PJ (Bridie) Leneghan, Tony (Jean) Leneghan, Michael (Mary Ellen) Leneghan, Anne (Tom) Cullinan, fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, cherished and loyal friend to many. Retired Peoples Gas employee of 32 years. Member of the Irish American Heritage Center, Shamrock American Club and the Clare Association. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m., to St. Monica Church for 9:30 a.m. mass. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Irish American Heritage Center would be appreciated. For info 847-685-1002. 
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Elaine Cullinan
March 10, 2008
Dear Auntie Breege and all our chicago cousins and families, we're so heartbroken that we'll never see Uncle Martins lovely smile again. We all loved him so much and we will always cherish the wonderful memories we have of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine, Andy Cian and Conor Hodgins, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary, Ireland
Philip and Mary O'Donnell
February 19, 2008
Dear Breege and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have such fond memories of Martin,
Ciarán Leneghan
February 16, 2008
To Breege and family. Our deepest sympathies go out to you all at this sad time. May our thoughts and prayers be with you all. From Ciarán and Christine.
Tim & Claire (Lynch) Flannery
February 7, 2008
Sheila,
So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Joan Lewis
February 7, 2008
Sheila
I just heard about the tragic and sudden loss of your father. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I am so sorry.
Joan (Johnston) Lewis
Maureen & Neil Pardoe
February 7, 2008
Auntie Breege and all our much loved "Chicago Cousins" - we are so sad that our dearly loved Uncle Martin has passed away. We have such wonderful memories of many happy holidays spent with the most caring and loving uncle anyone could have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pauline Griffin
February 4, 2008
To Gerard and Family: I am sorry for the loss of your father. It is hard to loose a love one, but always remember your dad will be watching down on you. All of you are in my prayers to get through this time.
Love,
John Fitzpatrick
February 4, 2008
Martin was always so very friendly when we would see each other at the IAHC on occasion. My sympathy to Mrs. McGuane and family.
robert morphew
February 4, 2008
to martins family i was sorry to hear of his death we where great friends all thru our gas days and after he was one great man he will be missed the family has my condolences
Paul Leneghan
February 4, 2008
Deepest Sympathy to all the McGuane Family and saddened at the lost of a much loved Uncle from Paul, Bev and Children
Sylvia Graham
February 3, 2008
With fondest thoughts, my deepest sympathy to all of the family. Sincerely, Sylvia A Graham.
Martin & Catherine Butler
February 3, 2008
Breege and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at your time of great sorrow.
We held Martin in very high esteem and will miss him very much, especially at the Sunday 10:30 mass at St. Monica's.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Martin and Catherine Butler and family
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam"
K athleen McEvilly
February 3, 2008
Dear Breege & family, We were so sad to hear of Martin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May he rest in peace. Kathleen & Mike McEvilly
Palm Harbor, Florida
Jim Verden
February 3, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your beloved husband, father & grandfather. I worked with Marty for many years at Peoples & he was always smiling & willing to help people.
mark Conroy
February 3, 2008
My Sincerest Condolence to Martin's Family. I worked with Marty for many years at the Gas Company. I found Marty a joy to work with and always enjoyed his company. He was a hard worker and was always there to give you a helping hand if you needed it. He had a great sense of humor and was a person of itergity and always a gentleman! We will all miss him.
Mark Conroy
Hanover Park
Martin & Margaret Minogue
February 3, 2008
Our condolences.
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