Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

John A. Dorigan, "Jack"

Passed away on April 2, 2020

John A. Dorigan, “Jack”, age 96, late of the East Side, passed away April 2, 2020.  Beloved husband of Mary D. (nee Finlon) for 72 years.  Loving father of Dennis (Carol) Dorigan, late Diane (Tom Chamberlin) Dorigan, Sharon (Philip) Zigulich, Gary (Barbara) Dorigan, Jim (Lori) Dorigan and John K. Dorigan.  Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Kelly, Sarah, Maureen, Michael, Joe, late Caitlyn, Nicole and Jessica.  Adored great grandfather of 6 and great great grandfather of 1.  Dear brother of the late Ann (late Raymond) Polfus and late Delores (late Dean) Rose.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  John was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and retired from the Army after 33 years of service.  He then went on to be an Aviation Instructor for 29 years for the Chicago Board of Education.  He was an inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame and a member of American Legion Post #220 and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc.  John was an aviation enthusiast and an avid Chicago sports fan.  Visitation, funeral services and interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be held privately for the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice in John’s name would be appreciated.  Elmwood Chapel, Chicago entrusted with arrangements. 773-731-2749  www.elmwoodchapel.com

 

 

 

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice in John's name would be appreciated.

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

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Condolences
"Uncle Jack was such a great Uncle. I always enjoyed being around him and his family. He will be missed. "
- Mary & Dean Vidallo
April 3, 2020 8:42 pm
"Sharon, Dennis, Gary, Jimmy, Jack, So very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed listening to your dad’s stories. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. Dee, it will be difficult. So very sorry for your loss. Your best friend is NO longer in pain. He is free and with the Lord. Prayers for the entire family. Maryann Adams. (Zigulich)"
- MARYANN Adams
April 3, 2020 9:12 pm
"So sorry for your loss Dee and Family.Prayers your way."
- Pat Petrungaro
April 3, 2020 10:15 pm
"Sorry for your loss Denny and Kelly and Shannon I know he’ll be missed"
- Cathy Clark
April 4, 2020 12:35 am
"Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 💙 May the beautiful memories you have be a source of strength and bring you peace. Your family now has an Angel in Heaven❤️🙏"
- Mark and Kathy Joseph
April 4, 2020 9:17 am
"My deepest condolences to the Dorigan Family"
- Jerry Januszewski
April 4, 2020 9:39 am
"My heartfelt thoughts & prayers to You Jimmy & all of your family in this difficult time, may you find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow. May God bring you peace. Linda & Bob"
- Linda. Bielic
April 4, 2020 10:04 am
"So sorry to hear about Jack' passing God bless you and your Family"
- Arlene M Ciesielski and Lori Keown
April 4, 2020 1:09 pm
"Deepest sympathy to the Dorigan family. "
- John Botich
April 5, 2020 8:20 am
"Condolences to the family one of the finest gentlemen and teacher I ever knew "
- Tim Roland
April 5, 2020 2:01 pm
"Mrs (Dee) Dorigan, Our sympathies to you and your family. You guys have been the greatest neighbors and will miss talking to Jack. Great family man, religious and brave army veteran. May he Rest In Peace."
- George Dosen
April 6, 2020 8:08 am
"My deepest sympathy to the Dorigan family!"
- John Prendergast
April 6, 2020 1:00 pm
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
- Judy (Vallis) Kniaz
April 8, 2020 2:54 am
"I grew up across the street from the Dorigan’s - Dennis is about my age- I remember your dad fondly, when he taught at CVS. Harold remembers you from Ronnie Ray’s gas station. I hope your dad enjoyed all the years of his long life. We hope you and your family are doing well and we send our prayers and good thoughts to your entire family. "
- Harold & Deb (Grzesiak) Sitz
April 10, 2020 9:38 pm
"Our condolences to your family Jack was a great man to know and talk to. He was also a fantastic neighbor he always had time to talk and tell a story. I liked it when he would stop by the garage while I worked on my old truck or a project, he had a lot of great suggestions. Our A and P family is now missing a one of a kind high quality mechanic . "
- Philip Vallis
April 11, 2020 2:17 am
Candles Lit
"Sending our love & condolences to the family. Mrs. Dorigan my favorite memory of Mr. Dorigan was him always with the easy going demeanor. Lord knows we all were a handful."
- Susan and Brad Rickhoff
April 4, 2020 9:56 am