John M. Darrah Sr., of Oak Forest, beloved husband of Margaret Darrah, nee Mahoney, friendship and marriage spanning 55 years, starting in 1945 at St. Jake Grammar School; loving father of Debbie (Mark) Sanders, Diane (Mary) RyanDarrah, John Darrah Jr. and Mari Kay (John) Reeves; cherished grandfather of Tim, Megan, John, Matthew, Quinlan, Kyle, Taylor and Beverly; devoted son of the late John and Alice Darrah, nee Merrick; dear brother of Janice (Don) Luckett, Alice (the late Joe) McCarthy, Judy (John) Friel, Michael (the late Chris), Rick (Sue) and the late Peter (Peggy) Darrah; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. DAmian Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Retired from AT&T in 1986 after 31 years of service. Graduate of Mount Carmel High School. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Gentiva Home Healthcare, 501 W. Lake St., Suite 101, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or VITAS Hospice, 600 Holiday PLaza, Suite 200, Matteson, IL 60443, would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400.
