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William Power Obituary

Power, William R. "Billy" 58 years. Beloved husband of 34 years to Judith (nee Malabarbara); devoted father of William Jr., John, Michael, Margaret; loving grandfather of Michael Gabriel; dearest son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Cavanaugh); dear brother of Margaret, Catherine (Tim) Weaver, Jean (Tom) Curtin, Joseph (Sue), Tom, Carole (Bill) Hillgamyer, and the late Mary Ellen, and Maureen; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; kinsman and lifelong friend of Joe Kilroy, John Kirby and many others. Lifelong Canaryville resident. Member Canaryville FLAGS Club. 3rd degree member Knights of Columbus - Madonna Council No. 1135. Avid booster and Alum of Leo High School and the University of Illinois. Cherished friend to many, he will be sorely missed by all in Canaryville. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Gabriel Building Fund appreciated. Funeral services 8:30 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014, at the Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL. Mass of the Resurrection St. Gabriel Church 11:00 a.m. Visitation Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2014.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BOB SERPE

March 25, 2014

So sorry to hear about Billy, love to all of you. I have sweet memories of our childhood. Sheila Devens Sosnicki

January 29, 2014

Judy and family, Sorry to hear of your loss, Billy was a Great friend. Stay strong as always

Tom & Desa McNulty

January 27, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cathy Allen

January 25, 2014

My condolences to the Power and Malabarbara family!Bill was a great guy! We will keep you and Bill in our prayers!

John Sutherland

January 25, 2014

Dear family we offer our condolences.Draw close to God during this difficult time-James 4:8.

Cheryl

January 25, 2014

My condolences to the Power (& Malabarba) family. I worked for Bill and have fond memories of him.

Robin Maatman

January 24, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to Bill's family for their unfortunate loss. I worked for Bill for a number of years and it was always a pleasure to exchange ideas with him, whether for business or personal discussions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during these most difficult times. Steve Tasch and family

Steve Tasch

January 24, 2014

My deepest condolences to Judy and the entire Power family. He will be missed.

Tom Kukuk

January 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Henry-OBrien

January 23, 2014

The Power Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember Bill and your family in my prayers.

Tom Toolis

January 23, 2014

I thank you from the bottom of my heart Bill for everything you did for me, thanks Arty...

arty gorman

January 23, 2014

Such a terrible loss. My prayer are with you

January 23, 2014

So sorry to hear of the lost of your brother. Our deepest sympathy. I will remember all of you and him in my prayers. LaVerne (Dowling) Penrod & Ken Penrod

January 23, 2014

Judy, you were a loving and devoted wife, your heart must be breaking, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Christie Babuskow

January 23, 2014

Christ welcome home a fine man and committed Catholic gentleman. The Leo High School Family extends its sympathy to the entire Power Family. God Bless you.

Pat Hickey7

January 23, 2014

Jean and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Billy. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. Please, let us know if you need anything.
Love, Lori and Dick

January 23, 2014

To Jean and her amazing family. My favorite quote which speaks volumes to what you have shown Billy for years...pure courage and love. "Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It's knowing you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." - spoken by Atticus Finch, by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Hang in Jean we love you. Cappy

Cappy Linn

January 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Billy was a great guy! My prayers are with your family.

Sharon Kelly

January 23, 2014

So sorry Judy I was shocked to hear this mayGod be with you in this time of grief. Harry OBrien

January 23, 2014

Judy, I was so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. May God grant you peace and strength as you get through this difficult time. Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

January 23, 2014

Judy and Family: I was very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He fought a long and courageous battle and now he's celebrating with Artie, having a beer on all of us. May the love of family and friends strengthen you in the time ahead. You will be in my prayers. God Bless you.

Pat Svientek

January 23, 2014

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