Harry Joseph Trainor III

Harry Joseph Trainor III obituary

Harry Joseph Trainor III

Harry Trainor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove on Sep. 19, 2025.

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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 30 th, 2025 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75 th 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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301 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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