Rev. John J. Ahern, preceded in death by his parents, Patrick J. and Jane E., nee Condon; and sisters, Marie and Leona (Francis) Moss. Survived by loving brothers and sisters, Patrick F. (RoseMarie), Jane A. (Angelo) Cantieri, Sr. Catherine, O.P. “Adrien”, Eugene (RoseAnne), Gerald S. (the late Mary); fond uncle of 29; granduncle of 68. Served faithfully for 52 years in Chicago Archdiocesan Parishes, including St. Giles (Oak Park), St. Genevieve, Our Lady of the Snows, St. Sylvester (Pastor), St. Matthias, Our Lady of Knock (Calumet City), St. Bernadette (Evergreen Park) and St. Patrick (Lemont). Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th St. Lying in state Saturday, 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Francisco, Evergreen Park, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, Adrien, MI 49221 or St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500.
