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John McAleese Obituary

John "Lefty" McAleese, born September 4, 1932, at peace February 18, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Myrtle; his brother, Allan; and sister, Lois. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary; his son, John (Tammy) McAleese; his daughter, Laurie (Mike) Williams; loving and cherished grandfather of Jordan, Justin and Jenna McAleese, and Megan and Sarah Williams. Also survived by his loving sisters, Shirley (Lou) Langfield, Sister Mary Ellen McAleese; and many nieces, nephews and friends. John served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. He worked for Jefferson Smurfit before retiring in 1995. John loved to golf and was a die-hard fan of Notre Dame football, the Chicago Bears and the White Sox. He also loved to travel and spend time with his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Lori Laycock and the staff of Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Convalescent Center for their wonderful care especially over the last few months. Visitation Wednesday, February 22 from 4-8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Motherhouse Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, February 23 at 10 a.m., also at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to TAU Center, a Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans, P.O. Box 667, Wheaton, IL 60189. Service info: (630) 668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Feb. 22, 2012.

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February 28, 2012

Mary, John & Laurie,

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Tricia (Walsh) Burke (Jack & Catherine's youngest daughter)

Bob Karp

February 26, 2012

Aloha Lefty,
The We-Go High Class of "50" will miss your Presidency immensely. Have an idea you're working on our "Eternal Gathering" that is just about squared away. See ya later. From AlohaLand,

Patricia Dugan

February 24, 2012

I want to tell you I am praying for you and your family on the double loss of your husband and sister. The lord will help you through tese rough times but it will get better......less painful and unbearable. I have no other way to contact you other than this way. Love and prayers, Patty (Marty's daughter) (Your mothers brother Marty)

Steven McAleese

February 23, 2012

A great guy who had the love of a wonderful family...you will be missed. Many of us gathered today recollected about how recently, Uncle John grabbed his bride Mary to dance at his (our niece's) Amy's wedding...I think it was "their song" playing...(Unchanged Melody) and I think as we all watched them there in eachothers arms we all saw them as they might have been on their own weedding day...forever young.
After the funeral today, I drove back home to Wisconson where I live, along the way I prayed my rosary, as I do every day, I am a Knight of Columbus, today I dedicated my prayers to my Uncle's finding peace in Heaven. When I finished my prayers I turned on the radio, and Unchanged Melody had just started playing...as I listened, I took it the ONLY way that I could, as a Thank You...and Goodbye for now..."STEVEARENO"...with the wink he always had for me...
Love and Prayers,
Steve McAleese

chuck feeney

February 21, 2012

UNCLE JOHN YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO GET BACK INTO COACHING !! LOOK OUT FOR ALL OF US AND PLEASE SAY HI TO SEAN !!

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