John E. McNamara

Beloved husband of 50 years to Dolores, nee Kosciak; devoted father of Jill, John, Jennifer (Jeff) Wittorp, Micki, Tracy (Dominic, CFD) Wizgird, Amy (Dave) Nolan and Nick (Sara, CPD); cherished Papa of Jacob, Lucy, Charlie, Della, Evan, Cody, Max and Leo; dear son of the late Thomas and Genevieve; loving brother of Sr. Damian and the late Tom; fond brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Long-time owner Mack Bros.

Visitation, Friday, August 12, 2016, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 13, 2016 at St. Barnabas Church, 12:30 p.m. 10134 S Longwood Dr, Chicago, IL. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4401 W 111th St, Chicago, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Lung Association, 1-800-LUNGUSA, www.lung.org

or

The Chicago Fire Department EMWQ Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund, checks payable to: EMWQ Fund, Please mail checks to: EMWQ Fund, c/o Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund, 20 S Clark St, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60603 or visit www.widowsandchildren.org

For additional Information please contact Blake-Lamb Funeral Home at 708-636-1193