Joseph T. Loughlin, 87 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Thursday morning, November 9, 2017 at Centegra Hospital in Huntley.
He was born November 25, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph T. and Margaret (Walsh) Loughlin. He grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Xavier High School in Manhattan. He obtained his Bachelor’s of English degree from St. Louis University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for four years. Following his discharge he moved to Montgomery, Alabama and began a career in the television broadcast business. Joseph moved through the ranks in the broadcast business working for WLAC Television in Nashville, later, he anchored the 11 o’clock news at WTVT in Tampa, Florida. He became the News Director while he was at WCBS Television in New York and became the General Manager in Milwaukee at WVTV. Joseph joined the Chicago Tribune Stations and served as General Manager in Denver at KWGN Television and then WGN in Chicago, retiring in the late 1980’s. In retirement he worked with the Chicago Archdiocese. He was an avid reader and enjoyed swimming, he was a member of the Sting Ray Swimming Club in Sun City.
He is survived by his life partner, Carol Baffa of Huntley, his son, Ian (Shelly) Loughlin of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, his grandchildren, Brody and Owen, his sister, Margaret McGrane of Tampa and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph III and his sisters, Jeanne and Eileen.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Wednesday, November 15th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Carol, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family.
So sorry to hear of his passing. I met Joe at WGN TV and was fortunate enough to see him and Carol every year at our annual dinner. He was truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. I know he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Carol, I am so sorry, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you! JUST ASK!! Prayers and hugs XOXOX
I love you Uncle Joe. Carol, Shelly, Ian you are in my prayers.
My sincere condolences on the loss of a great man and broadcaster who was a role model for many in the media. We will also miss him as a part of our WGN Quarter Centurions Family.
Joe was a true gentleman and a really great guy. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Carol I'm so sorry for your loss. You can rest assured that you gave him the best love and care possible. He was such a kind gentleman, when we girls would descend on your house to play cards. Now he is with God where we will all meet again.
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing; but it is not the end for those who trusted in Jesus!! We will be together again one day. Love, Donna Kissane
I am so blessed to have known Joe. Not only was he a true gentleman, he was Joe Cool! One of the coolest guys I ever known! I loved all his fascinating stories, his goofy jokes but most of all, how he loved Carol. So, here’s to a man who is so loved and who’s memories will be cherished forever. Joe, you will be missed tremendously.
Carol, our condolences. Glad we were able to visit with both of you the past 2 years.
Joe was a good and special man. Knowing him and Carol greatly enriched our life. We will miss him and continue to love him for ever.We pray God will hold him tight. Patricia and Douglas Davis
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol, so sorry to hear about Joe - he was a great and gentle man with a great sense of humor and lots of funny and entertaining stories.......Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen unheard and always near - still missed and very dear....
Carol, So sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
God Bless you Joe, rest in peace. Thanks for being my mentor and friend..
We will always remember Joe and are so grateful for the times we all shared.
I miss you Dad. Thank you for your love and everything you taught me.