Obituary of John Donnelly SR

John J. Donnelly, Sr. Age 81. Passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born January 5, 1926 in Joliet, he was a lifelong Crest Hill resident. He retired from Joliet Warehouse and Transfer following many years of service. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Donnelly thoroughly loved his yard where he enjoyed gardening. Survived is his loving wife of 59 years, Audrey (nee Briscoe) Donnelly of Crest Hill. Three children, Deborah (Vince) Cosentino of Romeoville, Judy (Leonard) Lee of Crest Hill and John J. (Cindy) Donnelly Jr. of Crest Hill. Seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Mickey) Martin, Thomas Fugett, David (Ashley) Cosentino, Christopher Cosentino, Jennifer (Tim) Koss, Amanda (Jason) Nedelski and Devon Harper. Eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandson. One sister, Annie (late Robert) Fitzpatrick and five brothers, Pete (Josephine), Arthur (late Elaine), Dan (Gloria), George (Janet) and Edward (C.J.) Donnelly. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Betty Donnelly, numerous nieces, nephews and his life-long friend George "Taxi" Meads. Preceded in death by his father William, who passed away the same day in 1966, his mother Veronica; Two brothers, Gerald and William Donnelly. Funeral Services for John J. Donnelly, Sr. will be Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Ambrose Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500