John Terrance McCloskey of Oak Park, age 79. Beloved husband of Mary, nee Houlihan; loving father of William "Bill" (Jamie Bergen) McCloskey; proud grandfather of Sylvie McCloskey; dear brother of James (Pam), Gerald (Berni), Thomas (Mary Jo) and William (Sue); brother-in-law of Mike (Mary) Houlihan; fond uncle of Michelle (Christian Bernal) McCloskey, Quinn, Alana, Kaylene and Dan (Shannon) McCloskey, Maggie (Andy) Bax, Molly McCloskey, Michael McCloskey, Katelyn (Mudiaga) Eruteya, William Houlihan and Paddy Houlihan. Proud graduate of Fenwick HS Class of 1963. John was a 20-year volunteer in the soup kitchen at St. Malachy in Chicago. He loved the White Sox and had a passion for writing. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. A Memorial Visitation will be held at St. Giles Church, 1045 N. Columbian, Oak Park on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Housing Forward-Oak Park (www.housingforward.org) or Saint Malachy Parish, Chicago (www.stmalachy.org). Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family – Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.