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John Farrell Obituary

John "Jack" Farrell, age 86, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Chicago. Proud National Guard Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years of Melissa, nee Lewis. Loving father of Kathleen (Donald) Pilmer, Eileen (Michael) Rubin, John, Maureen (Russell) Schuler, Ann (Frank) Scheuer, Michael, James (the late Krestin), Megan Farrell, and the late Mary Colleen Farrell. Dedicated grandfather of Matthew, Emma, Jack, Samuel (Cassidy), Kelly, Rachel (Ryan), Dani, Delaney, Ryan (Shelby), Kevin, Colleen, Nicholas, Daniel, Joseph, and John. Great-grandfather of Benjamin and Nora. Adored son of the late John and the late Aileen Farrell. Dear brother of the late Ann (the late Daniel) O'Donnell and the late James (Verne) Farrell. Uncle and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, July 16th, 3PM to 8PM, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Avenue, Chicago. Visitation Monday, July 17th, 9AM, St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, until time of the Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 5501 N Cumberland Ave #101, Chicago, IL 60656. For funeral information 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 12, 2023.

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Bonnie Kanner and Glenn Crane and Family

July 15, 2023

With a heavy heart, we are sending you our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know we are thinking of you during this painful time.

Juli and my son David Cicarelli

July 14, 2023

When my husband and I and son David first moved to Arlington Heights, my son David was in his last year at Kirk school. Jack and Melissa were one of the first families to welcome us. For over 30 years Jack would keep us a part of a group of Kirk alumni, and he always called to keep us informed. He was always a delight to talk to , and I´m sad his light has gone out of this world. My condolences to Melissa and his family.

Michele Paradise

July 12, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. Jack was a great man and will be truly missed.

Louise Ciochon

July 12, 2023

Melissa and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Chicago

6150 N. Cicero Ave., IL

Jul

17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Edna Church

2525 N. Arlington Hts. Road, Arlington Hts,, IL

Jul

17

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Edna Church

2525 N. Arlington Hts. Road, Arlington Hts,, IL

Jul

17

Graveside service

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum

700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines,, IL

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Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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