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John T. "Yonk" Welcome, age 76.

On May 20th, 2016, we lost John “Yonk” Welcome, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend.

Born September 8th, 1939.

Chicago Fire Fighter for 29 dedicated years at TL-39 and T-45, Proud member: B.O.B.

Local 2 member since 1974.

Beloved husband of Mary Welcome (nee Floodas).  Loving father of Kim Welcome and Tedd (Laura) Welcome.  Devoted “Poppy” of Chris, Mike USMC (Amy), Jesse and Jon.  Cherished son of Frank (Frances) Welcome.  Brother of Eddie (Audrey), Frank (Shirley), Joan, Bob (Gayle), Cookie (Steve), Mary Lou, Julie (Herbie), Joey (Char), Billy, Lillian (Bob), Art (Mary), Ronnie, Ray (Cheryl), and Danny (Gail) Welcome.  Son-in-Law of Helen (Ted, CFD) Floodas.  Brother-in-law of John Floodas CFD (Carol), Marge Floodas, Barbara Evashenk (Ed), and Terri Bearson (Gary).  Number 1 Ex-Father-In-Law and dear friend to Ken CFD (Carolyn) Nasadowski.

Thank you for the memories, to a man of many loving names.  Thinking of you, always.  See you on the green. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 am at the Maher Funeral Home 7051 W. 171st St. Tinley Park.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Chgo Fire Dept Widow and Children's Assistance Fund (20 S. Clark St. Chgo IL. 60603) would be appreciated. view and sign guest book visit www.maherfuneralservices.com. (708) 781-9212.

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