Walsh, William J. Age 59, died June 22, 2012 of gastro esophageal cancer. Bill is survived by his sweet wife, Rosanne (nee De Micco); mother Jean (nee Daly); siblings, Kathleen Walsh, Eileen (Peter) Lusk and Tom Walsh; nieces, nephews, sister and brothers-in-law and droves of friends. Bill was a member of the Irving-Crawford Golf Club; loved Chicago sports teams, major league baseball being his favorite. Loved the color gray and running his NCAA tournament the last 23 years. Bill was a part of a neighborhood on the northwest side of the city his entire life. Memorial visitation Thursday 3-9pm at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home 6901 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago, where services will be held 10:30 am Friday. Please omit flowers. Casual attire appreciated. For info www.montclair-lucaniafuneral.com or 773-622-9300

Published in Chicago Sun-Times on June 26, 2012