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Kevin Terry Obituary

Kevin M. Terry passed away suddenly at the age of 47. Beloved husband of Carmelita (nee Rimando); devoted step-father of Terry (Terra) Young and James Sullivan; loving son of the late Gerald and Lois (nee Patton); dear grandson to Irene Patton; fond step-grandfather of Marcus Young; dear brother of Rick (Karen), Cathy, Christine and Doug; dear uncle of many. Funeral Thursday, June 18, 8:30 a.m from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Joseph A. Russo Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago to Emanuel Bible Church 6666 W. Ogden Avenue, Berwyn. Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday, June 17, from 3-9 p.m. For info: (773) 889-1700

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Published by East Cook Life on Jun. 15, 2009.

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Betty Weden

August 1, 2009

August 01, 2009
Dear Carmelita, I am shocked. I didn't know until you told me. My sympathies are with you and your family. What a joy it was to know him.
Formerly from Italian Gold now at Harrison jewelers in Oak Park.

Gary Durso

July 9, 2009

Carm, My prayers are with you and the family. I am here if you need me.

Charlene Bradshaw

July 1, 2009

Beth and I are truely sorry for all the pain you are experiencing now. I know how it feels, I've been there. It hurts a trillion times worse than when I lost my mother.

July 1, 2009

We are sincerely sorry for all the sorrow you are grieving for Kevin.CHAR BRADSHAW and BETH VRTIS.I have experienced the awfullness oflosing a husband. It was a trillontime worst than losing my mom.
prayerfully CHar

June 28, 2009

Carmelita I am so shocked and so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a wonderful, caring and loving person. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you! Joe and Tina Berwyn, IL

Michelle Gordon

June 25, 2009

Hi Carmelita, I am really sorry for your loss and you have been and will continue to be in my prayers.

Jim Finnerty

June 18, 2009

Carmelita and family, I am sorry for your loss. I love driving past your house and looking at the beautiful stones. My thoughts prayers are with you.

Bob Jaskula

June 17, 2009

Carm, I was deeply saddened when I heard of Kevin's passing. I enjoyed seeing Kevin at our various events. He was open, interesting, and fun to be with. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Bob Jaskula - Youth Crossroads

Robert &Sheena Spears

June 17, 2009

Sorry to hear of kevin's passing.He was a great friend.He will be missed dearly.

Jacquie Johnson

June 17, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.
May God be with you all.
Love you all.

Roy and Christine Zach

June 17, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss of Kevin. He was a dear man and will be missed greatly. He brought one of his big snakes to our house for our boys to check out for awhile when the boys where little and they still talk about him and his snake to this day and they are 22 and 24 yrs old. Kevin had a great sence of humor and a love of all animals we will miss him much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 16, 2009

Dear Carm,
We were shocked to hear of Kevin's passing. We shall remember him as a kind and friendly man and he shall be missed. Our deepest symathy to you and your family.
Bill and Marian Istenik

Ann Elliott Corey

June 16, 2009

Tim and family
Sorry about the loss of your brother. I did not know know him only seen him once at your dads funeral but He was one of you and the loss is great. You are in our thoughts and prayers and now he is sitting up there with your dad talking shop talk or whatever they did. Tim you are like family if you ever need anything just let us know. God bless you and stay strong

June 16, 2009

Dearest Carmelita and Family,
I send all of my love to you during this very difficult time.
You know I am here for you today and always.
Kevin will be remembered with laugther, warmth and love.
Aimee Sordelli

Susan Russell

June 16, 2009

Carm,
I have so many great memories of Kevin that im grateful chemo brain never erased,Thank God. I cherish our friendship(sisterhood). Our hearts w/prayers are with all of you. I am here for you every second.
Love your Angel friend,Sue
and Rob too

June 16, 2009

My deepest condolences to each of your family members. Doug has been a dear friend to me for many years and my thoughts are with him and all the rest of his family.
Sincerely,
Sheri Neeman
Lincoln, NE

Shellie Hale

June 15, 2009

Kevin will be missed- he touched the lives of many people and countless animals. My thoughts are with his loved ones.

Greg Knight

June 15, 2009

Doug, I was shocked to hear of the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family

David Terry

June 15, 2009

My condolences to all my cousins on the loss of Kevin.He will be missed greatly.If you need anything we are here.

Scott Workman

June 15, 2009

I'm still in shock. Carmen, Rick, Cathy, Christine and Doug...I'm so sorry. Hope to see you all soon.

Robin Huffman

June 15, 2009

Dear Cathy, Doug and family, My condolences to all. May you find peace in your fondest memories.
Take Care, Robin Huffman

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