Kevin Michael Jermyn, 67, of Sleepy Hollow, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2023, comforted by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Therese Jermyn.
Kevin was born in Chicago on February 6th, 1956, to parents John and Catherine (nee Halleran) Jermyn. He grew up in Chicago alongside his siblings, Mary, Tom, John, and Jim.
Kevin was a devoted father to his son Kevin, and he always encouraged his passion for basketball. He traveled with him every weekend around the country for many years to watch him play. Recently, Kevin found immense joy in spending time with his three granddaughters, Nora, Fiona, and Clara. He loved having sleepovers with Nora and Fiona, and they would enjoy doing various activities such as Lego building, drawing, and crafts. He even participated in their fashion shows and let them use makeup on him, which was a testament to his boundless love and affection.
Kevin will always be remembered by his family and friends for his sharp sense of humor, his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, and his love for his granddaughters. He is a favorite uncle to many. He cherished spending time with his family and always found a way to bring joy and laughter to the room.
Kevin is survived by his wife Mary Therese Jermyn, his son Kevin (Ashley) Jermyn, his grandchildren, Nora, Fiona, and Clara, his siblings, Mary (Joseph) Haracz, Tom (Carol) Jermyn, and Jim Jermyn, his sister-in-law, Karen Johnson-Jermyn, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Catherine, and his brother John.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who helped Kevin during his final days. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2023, from 2 p.m. to time of Memorial Service 5 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772, or online condolences may be left at www.defiorefuneral.com
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Dear Mary & all of Kevin and your Family, you have our deepest condolences. Kevin was such a delightful person with a ready warm smile and a kind and gentle demeanor. We wish you the fondest memories of a life and love well lived.
Dear Mary Therese and all of your family, Mary Beth and I were very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You and he have always been so welcoming and kind. You are in our thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss, may the love of family and friends bring you comfort.
Mary and Kevin. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandpa. His memory will be a blessing, just as his presence in your lives was. I send you all my love and you are in my thoughts.
Kevin was not just a great cousin, he was my wonderful godfather. Mary, I wish I could be there right now. I’m so sorry. When I think of you and Kevin I think of the house on Giddings. Lots of big family gatherings. The dogs! Laughter and food. Kevin had a caring and calm presence. Love reading about his granddaughters and I’m sure they’ll carry his memory and love with them always.
I have fond memories of Kevin both as a child and an adult. I always looked forward to seeing him when our family gathered together. Hugs, love and prayers to and for the Jermyn family.
Mary and Family, Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Kevin. Many fond memories of Kevin in Effingham as we were all pitching in to build the Hartmann home. Kevin was always fun to be around and he will be missed. We shall be remembering all of you in our prayers. God Bless all of you, Tom and Debby Giese
Dear Mary and Family. I wish the fondest of life's memories. A very special one was the Sock Hop of which you two met. Our condolences.
I am so sorry. He was the reason I was able to move back home after my Dad died. He got me the interview that landed me the job I needed to get back home. He was my friend. I am unable to attend the service. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Dear Mary & all of Kevin and your Family, you have our deepest condolences. Kevin was such a delightful person with a ready warm smile and a kind and gentle demeanor. We wish you the fondest memories of a life and love well lived.
I am very saddened over the news of my nephew Kevin’s death.I have very fond memories of the time my husband and I spent with Johnny, Kay and all the children in the eighties in Chicago and also at the Jermyn Mullaney reunion in 2015. Kevin was such a lovely man and we had some lovely times. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love Aunt Peggy, Auckland , New Zealand
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. We grew up together attending St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, having multiple siblings in the same class. Many hours playing at Dunham Park also. May he rest in peace. The O'Hehir Family
Dear slightly-younger Cousin Mary and all of your family, we are so so sorry to hear your news. What a man, what a wonderful, gentle man your Kevin was. I didn't know a better example than him of how to be a loving husband to a loving and sensitive (if sometimes trying) wife. I know your family always wondered, "How will we ever find a husband for our Mary?" I mean, they wondered, honestly, if any man would be able to match her deep reserves of love with his own? If any man would be as ever-kind to her as she would surely be to him? And look who she found! Look at the match she made. Her tall, handsome, funny, kind, wise Kevin. I don't know any man who was kinder than he was, or one who could have been more protective of her than he was. We know that Kevin's passing is a great loss to you. And we send you our love and our deepest condolences. But please know that this is a great loss to our entire Hartmann family as well. He was a wonderful cousin to all of us too, a great and good addition to our family, and we will miss him terribly.
Mary and family my condolences and prayers to you all on the loss of your loved one .
Mary and family you have my deepest condolences my prayer is that you fond memories of Kevin will bring you comfort may God bless you and family during this difficult time
Dear Mary, I was so sad to hear of your husband’s passing. Though I grew up with you and have so many fond memories of the Hartmann family, I knew Kevin only through the wonderful pictures you shared on FB, and it is easy to see that he was a very loving man and grandpa. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow and the coming weeks as you navigate through this difficult time. Hugs, Mary.
Dear Mary & all of Kevin and your Family, you have our deepest condolences. Kevin was such a delightful person with a ready warm smile and a kind and gentle demeanor. We wish you the fondest memories of a life and love well lived.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Hope you find strength and his memories will bring you peace and love.
So very sorry to hear about cousin Kevin. Sending all our love and deepest sympathy to you and the family. John and Lynda
Dear Mary & all of Kevin and your Family, you have our deepest condolences. Kevin was such a delightful person with a ready warm smile and a kind and gentle demeanor. We wish you the fondest memories of a life and love well lived.
Sorry to hear about the loss of my fellow St. Robert Bellarmine classmate (Class of 1970). I wish I could have expressed my condolences to the family in person, but I was traveling on business. My sympathies go out to the the Jermyn family. May he rest in peace.
Dear Mary & all of Kevin and your Family, you have our deepest condolences. Kevin was such a delightful person with a ready warm smile and a kind and gentle demeanor. We wish you the fondest memories of a life and love well lived.
My thoughts and prayers to the Jermyn family. Kevin graduated with my brother, Michael, from St. Roberts in 1970. I graduated with Tom in 1972. May you find peace in remembering the kindness and love of your brother.
Oh Mary, I just got the news. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You all are in my prayers. I see you have a daughter/in law and 3 beauties. They will help you get through this. Again my condolences Naomi