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David Rainey Obituary
Born: April 27, 1948; in Belfast, Ireland
Died: November 28, 2016; in Fox River Grove, IL
David Rainey passed quietly at home, after a long illness, the morning of November 28, 2016.
An Irish Immigrant born on April 27, 1948 in Belfast, Ireland, he Immigrated to the United States in 1954 with his family. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army Oct 1969 after serving as a Combat Engineer with the 87th Engineer Co 199th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War. Returned home and began his lifetime career as a Union 597 Pipefitter.
He was Preceded in death by his father, David Rainey, mother, Nora Catherine (Kerr) Rainey and sister Sharlene Fuog.
David is survived by his wife, Kathleen Carr-Rainey; Stepchildren, Kelly (Pete) Pearson, and Katherine (Paul) Lazzaretti; grandchildren, Nicholas Czerniak, Mary and Giovanni Lazzaretti. His son and daughter (previous marriage), Bryan and Julie; Brother, Ken (Mary Ann) and their children, Kerri Rainey, Ryan (Kathy) Rainey, Katie (Justin) Blue, their children Jack, Breden, Wyatt, Josie, Will & Cullen; Sister, Sandra (Jerry) Ernst Colleen (Fuog) and Yanni Zavakos, Constantine & Nikolaos; Several cousins and extended family still residing in Ireland.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016 beginning at 2:00 PM and concluding with a Service with military honors at 6:00 PM at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd., Cary.
For info: 847-639-3817 or kahlemoore.com.
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Katherine
November 28, 2022
David, you are missed <3 - not forgotten
me me again
July 18, 2018
no reason, just thinking of you
=^.^= love you
Bee boo
November 29, 2017
Been a year & a day, miss you today as much or more than when you left, on your final journey, love Muldoon
katherine lazzaretti
November 28, 2017
Hard to believe that a year has already passed - i hope it's everything i wish it to be
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January 6, 2017
Hi love, I miss you everyday & I think of you always, Pretty sure you can read this :-) we know how much we shared...sweet dreams my love...miss you.. "bee boo"
Sammy Oesterreich
December 23, 2016
Remember the good times sweetie. Thoughts and prayers for all. ❤
Kari C
December 22, 2016
Rest In Peace!
Lynam family
December 22, 2016
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Words can never ease the grief of someone's passing but please know our family is thinking of yours during this difficult time.
Sheila Reed
December 22, 2016
May God hold you tight and carry you through you loss. God Bless.
Sheryl Ryan
December 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Patrick & Sheryl Ryan
Dawn Litwiller
December 22, 2016
Rest in Peace Hero. Thank you for your service.
Dawn
December 22, 2016
Thank you for your service... Rest in Peace.
Michelle Kerley
December 22, 2016
Rest easy sir......Thank you for your service.
Michelle Holick
December 22, 2016
May your family and friends find comfort from God and each other. Rest in peace.
Lori Griffith
December 22, 2016
Rest in peace Hero. So sorry for your loss.
December 22, 2016
So terribly sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, sir. God speed ~
Dawn Jordan
December 22, 2016
Rest In Peace! Your family is in my prayers.
Becky Mellor
December 22, 2016
Rest in Peace David. You are dancing with the lord now.
your best friend, Muldoon
December 12, 2016
Sweet dreams & I'll knock back
December 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
May God comfort you.
~Psalms 71:21
Coleen Taylor-Wegel
December 2, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. Are thoughts, and prayers are with the Rainey family. God Bless.
Coleen and Mike Wegel
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