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John Kilcullen Obituary

John H. Kilcullen John H. Kilcullen, age 60, suddenly, beloved husband of Jacqueline, nee Zanetti; loving father of Caitlin, Patrick and Conor; dear brother of Jeff (Linda) and Kris (Doug) Smith; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished son of the late Joseph Kilcullen and the late Mary Patricia Wingert. John's family is so grateful and deeply touched by the show of love and support they have received throughout this difficult time from family and friends. John loved life and will be missed deeply by those who loved him. Visitation Monday, April 21, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst, IL 6016 or West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. For funeral information, please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 18, 2014.
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Dear Jackie: I was so sorry to hear about John's passing. I don't know if you remember me but I worked with John at McCormick. Two things come to mind when I think about John: love of his family and his passion for life. I can remember John became passionate about using technology to manage the sales process. He would spend hours trying to articulate how various Excel spreadsheets could be used to measure performance. No doubt, my computer literacy, at the time, and inability to grasp his vision would frustrate him. Little did I realize that in a few short years we would be using many of his ideas as common practice. John was truly a man ahead of his time. He was always fun to be around and I am sure will be greatly missed.

Al Jones

April 28, 2014

Bill and Diane Andrea

April 27, 2014

Jackie. I am so sorry and was very surprised to hear of John' passing. I remember the day I fixed you up with John cuz he was so cute and your wedding like it was yesterday. And how much fun we had working together at Carson's part time in the mid 70's. Thinking about you.

Carole Borg

April 18, 2014

Jackie, Caitlin, Patrick & Connor;

I too never had the chance to meet John directly, but news of his passing hit me like a brick. Over several years we have talked business and fun stuff on the phone. To me he was a great man of passion and spirit. We had some kindred similarities and I regret never having the pleasure of his presence face to face. He spoke with great pride of his family and heritage. How precious the gifts become after we lose them.

Hopefully each lesson allows us to take inventory and cherish the gifts we hold each day. I have learned from him and appreciate having crossed his path as I did. There are no doubt many more like I.

He was one of the great ones!

April 18, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

April 18, 2014

To the family of John Kilcullen please except my condolences and know that at your time of need you can draw close to God.- James 4:8

Sanara

April 17, 2014

Never met John in person but had a working relationship with him over the phone for many years. John was a great guy! My thoughts go out to the Kilcullen family.

Jim O'Connor
FS Enablers, Inc.
Buffalo, NY

Jim O'Connor

April 17, 2014

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21

Visitation

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

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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22

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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22

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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22

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

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