John P. Barrett

John P. Barrett, age 48, suddenly, longtime employee of Winnetka Park District; beloved brother of Colleen (Paul) Quinn, Maura (Kerry) Schoo and Jim (Mary) Barrett; proud uncle of Patrick, Kevin and Conor Quinn, Maeve and Claire Schoo, and Brendan and Jack Barrett; cherished son of the late Mary Ann, nee Sherlock and the late John T. “Jack” Barrett; dear nephew and cousin; and beloved friend of many who were John’s cherished extended family. John was a homebody at heart, but his favorite days included travels with friends, meeting them out for a beer, or best of all, joining everyone in his happy place at Harwood Lake in Three Rivers, MI. Visitation Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation’s student scholarship fund. IPRF: 536 East Ave, La Grange IL 60525. For service information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com