John P. Gaughan
Of Arlington Heights

John P. Gaughan was born on June 23, 1926 in Chicago to Patrick and Catherine (nee Geraghty) Gaughan. He was born into eternal life on February 4, 2008.

John was a WWII Army combat veteran. He was chosen Father of the Year in 1963. He was owner of S&S Motor Express in Cicero for 35 years. Also, John was past president of the Cartage Exchange of Chicago.

He is survived by his “bestest friend” and wife of 59 years, Rose M. (nee Smith), his children, John (Kathleen) of River Forest, Mary (Ralph) Chapman of Algonquin, Maureen (Lance) Krahl of Arlington Heights, Brian (Carolyn) of Marengo, Colleen (David Hogaboom) of Arlington Heights and Michelle (Jason Smith) Smith-Gaughan; his grandchildren, Robert, Thomas, Patrick, Suzanne, Katherine, Jeffery, Erin, Sheila, Brian, Sean, Kevin, Brendan, Daniel, Patrick, Kelly, Martin, Pat, Bridget, Timothy, Emma, Erin, Quinn, Maura, Emmett, Fei, Ellie Rose and Chiara; his great grandchildren, Katie, Austin, Spencer and baby Chapman; his brother, Patrick (Lorrie), his sisters, Cathleen (Mike) Mikolajczak and Margaret Mary (Mark) Zirngibl and his sister in law, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Patrick, his brother, James and his sister Anna Mae.

Visitation from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 8:45 AM Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 450 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights for Mass at 9:30 AM. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Fr. Patrick Peyton CSC Memorial Centre, Attymass, Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.