Harry Joseph Trainor III

Harry Joseph Trainor III obituary, Countryside, IL

Harry Joseph Trainor III

Harry Trainor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove on May 10, 2025.
Harry Joseph Trainor III, age 70, of Downers Grove departed on Monday May 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Gail nee Prokop. Loving father of Emily Trainor. Devoted brother of John (Ana) Trainor, Ann (late Dennis) DeMong, James Trainor, Peter (Wendy) Trainor, and Ellen Trainor. Dear uncle and friend to many. Memorial visitation 5-8pm on Friday May 30th, 2025 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St. Downers Grove phone number 630-964-6500. A memorial service will immediately follow at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DuPage Woodworkers Guild 814 N West St Wheaton, IL 60187 or Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace 1 S 415 Summit Ave Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Attention: Harry Trainor's Memorial Fund, donations to Salvation Army can be tax-deductible upon request.
Harry was a graduate of James Hart School in Homewood and the Homewood Flossmoor High School in 1972. He was a US Navy Veteran stationed in Japan and Guam. Harry worked for Sybron, ABB Electronics, Combustion Engineering, Stallings Company, Process Sales, Rotronic Instruments, and Thermo Sense in both field service and sales before retiring in 2020. Harry enjoyed golf, woodworking and was a huge Chicago sports fan. He was a member of Four Winds Ski Club and the DuPage Woodworkers Guild. Most of all Harry loved spending time with friends and family.

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May 22, 2025

Vernon Wright posted to the memorial.

May 18, 2025

Diana Atkins posted to the memorial.

May 10, 2025

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Vernon Wright

May 22, 2025

Vernon Wright

Diana Atkins

May 18, 2025

We were all saddened to hear of Harry's passing. We fondly remember our time with him and you in DC for Gretchen's wedding and all the other 'family' get togethers. Our deepest sympathies to you, Gail and Emily, and all the Trainor's. Sending our love and prayers to you all.
Jim and Kathy DeMong; Patty DeMong; Mary DeMong; Diana and Bill Atkins
PS - Knowing Harry's love of woodworking and the wonderful things they do we have made a donation to the DuPage Woodworkers Guild in his name.

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