John “Jack” Purdy, age 89, died peacefully at his home on Jan. 30, 2002, a lifelong Chicagoan, he was a graduate of Mt. Carmel H.S. and Notre Dame University. In 1945 he founded The Purdy Company, a scrap steel processing and brokerage company in Chicago. A 50 year member of Beverly Country Club serving as President for three years and on the Board of Directors for 25 years. Director of Standard Bank & Trust Co. since 1971. Member and resident of Avondale Country Club in Palm Desert, CA and former President of Homeowners Association, Head of Finance Committee at Christ the King Parish for three years, member of Western Golf Association and passionate organizer of numerous golf tournaments. He loved a challenge, whether in business, golf, sports, cards or games played with his family. He was an animal lover and supporter of animal rights causes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine V. “Tiny” Purdy; his daughters, Anne (Richard) Boyle and Joy (Robert) Sullivan; a son, Robin and the late Kip Purdy; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., on Saturday morning for visitation from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Private entombment, Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Little Company of Mary Hospice, 2850 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805 appreciated. Information, HeeneyLaughlin Funeral Directors, 773-238-5500 or www.legacy.com
