John Heneghan

John P. Heneghan, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Therese for 57 years, beloved father of John (Kristin), Kathleen (Robert Narowski), William (CPD), and Michelle (Ted) Rymarcsuk, and grandfather of Riley, Gavin and Declan Heneghan, Jack (Magda) and Ella Narowski, Kaitlyn, Molly and Abbey Heneghan, and Billy Rymarcsuk. Dear brother of Jim (Ruth) Heneghan, the late Bill (Carol) Heneghan and the late Mary (Gerry) Carlton. Son of the late William and Nora (nee Duffy) Heneghan from County Mayo, Ireland. Fond Uncle to many nieces and nephews and dear friend to many.

A lifelong Chicagoan, John attended Our Lady of Sorrows parish school and was an alumnus of St. Philip High School, Class of 1954. He worked as a painter in the physical plant at Roosevelt University for 34 years, where all four of his children attended college. John held various leadership positions (President, Vice President and Trustee) in Painters Local 180, which merged with Painters Local 273, where he was a life member, with 67 years of union membership. He also served as President of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and Men’s Club at St. Monica Parish in Chicago and in leadership positions at Edgewater Pines Resident Owned Community in Seminole, Florida, where he and his wife Therese spent their winters for 27 years. Since 2019, John and Therese enjoyed living at the Resurrection Retirement Community where they enjoyed dinners and activities with family and friends.

A social and gregarious person, John enjoyed connecting with people and once you were his friend, you had a friend for life. For over 25 years he organized an annual picnic with his childhood friends and their families, and over the years he organized outings from beach days with grandchildren to family reunions. He enjoyed telling stories, playing cards, traveling, bragging about his children, following the news, watching Jeopardy, Chicago history, and social events. A deeply spiritual person, his faith and surrender to God was a central focus of his daily life. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name may be made to St. Monica Church and School, 5136 N. Nottingham, Chicago, 60656.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave Norridge, IL 60706.  Lying in State Saturday at St. Monica Catholic Church from 9:00 am until the time of Mass at 10:00 am.  Interment is private.  For more info please call 708-456-8300.