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James Michael Bannon

Visitation Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Visitation Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Place of Funeral: St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church
Funeral Notes: Prayers and final viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Funeral Home. During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the State of Illinois Guidelines and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Private Interment

James Michael Bannon
Beloved husband of Linda Bannon; Devoted father of Daniel (Jennifer) Bannon, Elizabeth Lynch, nee Bannon and Jessica Bannon; Loving son of the late Hugh and Mary Bannon; Fond grandfather of Colin, Jacob, Ryan, David, Molly and James; Dear brother of Hugh (Anne) Bannon, the late Jack Bannon, the late Mary Ellen (late Tom) McKenna, the late Noreen Stoker, the late Donald Bannon, Leonard (Sandra) Bannon, the late Margaret (Douglas) Zeman and Eileen (Peter) Monahan; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Galewood Chapel

Phone: 773-889-1700
Address: 1857 N. Harlem Ave Chicago Illinois, 60707

Church Details

St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church

Phone: 773-6251118
Address: 8033 W. Addison Chicago Illinois, 60634
Service Date: January 26th 2022
Funeral Time: 10:00 am

Interment Details

Private Interment

Guestbook


Posted by:
Mike Brennan

Posted on:
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Jim when he visited NYC to see Doug Hertler perform "Merton & Me - A Living Trinity" for the Corpus Christi Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society.

Posted by:
Mike Brennan

Posted on:
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Jim and I visited the St. Bonaventure University Cemetery where poet Robert Lax, a lifelong friend of Thomas Merton's, is buried. This was the last day of the conference as we were heading home.

Posted by:
Mike Brennan

Posted on:
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Dear Bannon Family, Jim was a supporter of the Chicago Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society from its earliest days. In recent years, he took up the task of taking photos at our meetings and at two ITMS conferences (St. Bonaventure & Santa Clara). I had the great privilege of getting to know him better over these last six years. Rarely have a met such a dedicated and caring man. He was somebody I could always count on and I will miss him greatly. In his humility, while he took hundreds of photos, there are few with himself, as he preferred to stay in the background, quietly and efficiently getting things done. Our Chapter won't be the same without him. I know this has been a difficult time for the family. You are in our prayers as we also remember Jim with much love and pray for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

Posted by:
Sister Josephine Espinos

Posted on:
Saturday, January 22, 2022

Dear Linda, and the whole Bannon clan, I cannot be present with you during this sad time for you and your family because I am in Peru. But know that I carry you all in my heart and in my prayers. Jim was a special friend to me even though I seldom had a chance to visit. I always admired his great dedication for many years to the youth in the Athletic Association and his desire to give a helping hand when needed. He was a Gift and his presence will be missed. Sending my Love and Prayers to you all.

Posted by:
Laura Garcia Hacek

Posted on:
Saturday, January 22, 2022

Dear Bannon Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a very nice man and always so kind. I will hold you up in thought and prayers. God be with you.