John Thomas Cotter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

John Thomas Cotter Jr.

March 8, 1934 - April 21, 2026 (92 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

John Thomas Cotter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home

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John Thomas Cotter Jr.

March 8, 1934 - April 21, 2026 (92 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

John Thomas Cotter Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to John Thomas Cotter Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, departing on April 21, 2026 at the age of 92. John Thomas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Thomas Cotter Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Donna Mae; and his daughter Lisa. He is survived by: his children, Dan (Ann Marie), Vincent Sr., Sean and Katie Miller (Chris); his grandchildren, John, Timothy, Vinny Jr., Meagan, Elizabeth and Ian; his nephews, Ron and Rick; and his niece Rachelle.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home (6857 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Pascal Church (3935 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60634). A burial was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at the Maryhill Catholic Cemetery (8600 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714).

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial donations to Leukemia Clinical Research Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home



Fri

Apr 24

Visitation

Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home
6857 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Fri

Apr 24

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Pascal Church
3935 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Fri

Apr 24

Burial

Maryhill Catholic Cemetery
8600 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

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