Grace M. Eagan & Walter P. Kirin in Chicgao, IL 2007
Walter P. Kirin, age 79, late of Chicago's East Side, born June 21, 1928, passed away on July 28, 2007, beloved husband of Grace M., nee Eagan; loving father of Kathleen (Steven) Tricarico; cherished grandfather of Ross, John and Sarah Tricarico; dear brother of Katie (late George) Zahorsky and late Mickey (Ella) Kirin; fond brother-in-law of Eileen (Joseph) Jaminski, Dennis Eagan and late William (Patricia) Eagan; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Retired from L.T.V. Steel & BP/Amoco. Visitation Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN, 46321 appreciated. 773-731-2749 .
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 7/31/2007.