James C. Tunney

James C. Tunney obituary

James C. Tunney

James Tunney Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 23, 2025.
James C. Tunney, age 84, Native of Balla, Co. Mayo, Ireland, longtime resident of Bellwood; member Knights of Columbus, former Meat cutter at Jewel and Guido's markets; beloved husband of Margaret, nee McGrath; loving father of Kathleen (Robert) Flynn, James Jr. (Galinda), Sean and Tricia (Brian Keck) Tunney; cherished grandfather of Michael and Danny Flynn, Noah, Maya and Ben Tunney, Declan and Aileen Tunney and Ava and Brennan Keck; dear brother of Lena (the late Wilf) Wooley, twin sister Vera (the late Edward) O'Connell and the late Winnie May, Kathleen, Paddy, Teresa and Peggy Tunney, Nancy (the late Bernard) Commons and Bridie (the late John) Murphy; fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday, June 22, 2023, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet Friday, June 23, 2023 for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Domitilla Catholic Church, 4940 Washington Street, Hillside. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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