Edward McCaskey Obituary

Virginia and Family....



I was so sorry to hear about Ed. He lead a magnificent life, and left a grand legacy: his beloved family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope to see you soon.

Kris Gawel-Snoke

We want express our sincere sorrow

to Virginia and the entire McCaskey family. A J, Billy and Blake enjoyed their visit with you in September. Ed has been and will be missed at Manressa Retreat House. Our prayers go out to all of you. Gloria Abadie sends her condolences and her prayers also.

To the McCaskey Family,



I was so sorry to hear of Mr. McCaskey's passing. After just loosing my father in February, I can tell you that your memories will help you through. I really don't have alot of memories of Mr. McCaskey but the one I do is the one that always comes to mind when his name was mentioned. It was the middle of winter just after the new church at St. Emily's was built, I was probably in 3rd grade. He was standing in the lobby after mass in a huge raccoon coat. He was huge and I was so little. Even though I didn't know him that well, he always stayed that huge man in my mind.



Jerome Fitzgerald

My deepest condolences to the McCaskey family - especially to Virginia and Joseph. As I was growing up in the neighborhood, your family always treated me as part of the family. The McCaskey family is a very caring and giving family. I will have many fond memories of Ed. May God be with all family members and friends of Ed and may he rest in peace - From all of the Benge family...

Dear Brian and Family



Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father.



Our prayers are with you and your family.



GO BEARS!!!!!!

Cindi & John Davis

Our prayers are with you. Ed was truly a great friend and I enjoyed taking his bets at the racetrack.

Though I knew him for such a short time, I will miss saving his seat at Mass on Sunday at Maryville. He always had a kind word and a very firm handshake and always expressed his devotion to Virginia. He was a caring and loving man and I will miss

My Mom and I were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Please know that we are praying for you and your family at this time of sorrow.



Sincerely,



Geri and Virginia Hurley (from chapel at Holy Family)

To Tim McCaskey & Family,



Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Tim, and your family, as you grieve the loss of your Father. May the Lord be with you and all your family to comfort you during this sad time.



Kirk & Dawn Moser

Dear Virginia and family,

My deepest sympathy is extended at the loss of this fine man. I was privileged to know him when I worked for the Bears as a team orthopedist in years past.I was honored to work for the McCaskey family. This is a loving and close family that in many ways reflected the warmth of its departed patriarch. He will be missed by all of those fortunate enough to have met him. God bless you and comfort you.

Growing up in Cumberland, everyone knew at least one of the McCaskeys. I was a friend of Ned's and played ball with Anne.Remeber the household as always a flurry of activities. Our prayers and many fond remembrances are with you all.

Your father has touched many lives and hearts in Chicago

MR.McCASKEY WILL BE MISSED BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.MAY HE REST IN PEACE

May God Bless Him.

To the McCaskey Family:



The deepest sympathies of the Parish of St. Mary's in Sycamore where we are delighted to have George and Barbara and Conor McCaskey as parishioners. Our prayers are with you at this time. From all I have read about Edward McCaskey, he is, I'm sure, a most welcomed guest in God's Home.

With a promise of prayers,

Father Frank John Timar, MSC

Mr. McCaskey will surely be missed. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to and your wonderful family. Without Ed, The Joe Genna Foundation dinner will never be the same, along with all the other charitable functions your family so fondly supports. Our love and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Family,



First met dear Ed in 1960 when Michael was assigned to my English class at Notre Dame High School, then by "proxy" when my daughter and her family moved in across the street. How sweetly my grandchildren spoke of his kindnesses to them! As

a gentle singer said: "It's not what you take with you, but what you leave behind."! God bless you all.

You all now have an intercessor.

Dear Virginia,



I was so sorry to hear of Ed's death. He was a good friend to Bill and to me. If I can ever help you in any way, please call.



Sincerely,

Marilyn Bishop and Family

To the McCaskey Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Take comfort in that he left a wonderful legacy which will keep him with you always.

Dear Virginia & Family:



We sincerely offer our condolences to the special McCaskey family.



Our connection with Ed especially with the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund from the beginning in 1970 brought many happy and some sad times. We will always have fond memories of him.



Our love and thoughts are with you all.

Dear Virginia and devoted children and family of Ed McCaskey:



On behalf of my mom and all of us at Eli's, we want to extend our deepest regrets over the passing of Ed.



He was a great friend of my dad, Eli, and would always light up our dining room whenever he came to Eli's the Place for Steak. He loved good food, to sing and to go to the races with my dad--the secret to my dad's heart.



With our love,



Marc Schulman

Brian, Barb and the McCaskey Family,



May God bless and comfort you during this time of loss.



Mike and Margaret Adams and Family

My brother Tom and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire McCaskey family. We are former neighbors, parishoners and friends. Our prayers are with you.



James and Thomas Barrett, sons of the late Joseph and Dorothy Barrett

McCaskey Family,



Mr. McCaskey will truly be missed. He gave our boys a signed football on each of their 1st birthdays and our last was born 1 day before his 80th birthday. I loved the songs he sang and how he loved his family. May caring thoughts bring comfort to you at this time of sorrow. He was one of a Kind. God Bless.



Dana Dombrowski & Family

My deepest sympathy to the McCaskey family. Every player who knew him, remembers Ed as a good, decent friend.

My deepest sympathy to Ed's family, in particular Virginia, George & Anne. A former eighth grade teacher at St Emily's remembers with gratitude the wonderful support of Ed & Virginia so long ago. God give each of you the strength you need to bear this great loss.

Ed was a great husband, father, NFL Executive and friend. He will always be remembered by all the people he touched. I would like to extend my, and my family's, deepest sympathy to Virginia and the entire McCaskey family.

I had the privilege of sharing time w/ "Papa Bear 2" when I was an Event Director w/ City of Hope. His generosity of time & spirit, his great smile & overwhelming devotion to what he held dear I will always remember...my heartfelt sympathies to Virginia & Pat & to the family of this "gentle bear."



Beth Shaffer

During my employ with the Chicago

Bear organization (1974-1979), Ed McCaskey would stop by my desk with

his coffee and chocolate donut in

hand and proceed to croon a tune to

me. What a terrific way to begin a

work day! Peace to you, Ed McCaskey, and love to your wonderful

family.



Corinne (Nierman) Steinmiller

Ed was a veteran of the US Army's 80th Division in WWII, along with my father. I didn't know Ed until I wrote a tribute to the men of the 80th, and I sent a copy to Ed's office. He picked up the phone and called me, and we had a heart to heart talk. He and I were strangers, but not after that phone call. I'll always remember his voice as he remembered his men way back then. It was clear that he never ceased caring for the comrades of his youth.

My sincere condolences to Virginia and family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Our deepest sympathy to the McCaskey family. We will truly miss our dear friend. Our prayers are with all of you.

What a shock and terrible loss. Ed truly had the biggest, most humble heart of any man I have ever known.

We were special brothers at a Thursday night fellowship, I will never forget his wise and sincere counsel and encouragement.

And I will especially miss bumping into him at local Chinese restaurants.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Deepest sympathy to the McCaskey Family. We will truly miss your warm and joyful presence. We will miss your songs and I know in heaven your coffee will ALWAYS be hot enough!!!!!! We will truly miss seeing you.

Kathy Catania and Friends at Trackside

The Chicago Province Jesuits extend condolences to the family and friends of Ed McCaskey, whose prayerful support and partnership with the Jesuits in the various ministries of the province was deeply appreciated. Be assured of special prayers for Ed and all he held close to his heart in gratitude for his cherished companionship on the journey, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam."

Ed was a sweet and gentle human being, He will have lots of laughs and fun times singing with all his pals in heaven. He will be missed on earth. God Love You Ed.

I didn't know him often, but I felt I knew him well. How come? Because his heart always seemed visible.

Dear Mrs. McCaskey, Pat and the rest of the McCaskey family,

I was very saddened to hear of Mr. McCaskey's death. He was a kind gentleman and a wonderful patient. It was an honor to take care of him and help him regain his vision. He was wonderful to me, my staff and my two sons. We will all miss him very much. Jonathan B. Rubenstein, MD

Our sincerest condolences to the McCaskey family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember growing up on Stratford and all of the fond memories that our families shared.

To the McCaskey family: My condolences on the loss of Mr. McCaskey - a great gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him the day that the street was named in honor of Bob Collins....and what a joy to meet such a nice man! Of course,we

talked about the Bears...but it was Mr.McCaskey's courtesy and kindness to me that struck a chord. May he rest in peace.

My prayers are with the family of

Edward W. McCaskey.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCaskey family during this difficult time.

Dear George, Tim, Rick, Brian & All:

So sorry to read about your dad's passing. I cherish the memory of one evening when I coached him for a couple of hours in the Band Room at Notre Dame H.S., rehearsing our national anthem, which he was preparing to sing for a Bears pre-season game. I tuned in the game, anxious to hear Ed display the results of our work together. Of course he sang it as though we'd never got together! Fond memories!

You are all in my heart.



Blessings,



Fitz

Mike, Nancy & Family,



We’re very sad to hear of the death of your Dad. My family and I wish you all strength at this difficult time.



Your Dad’s contribution to mankind has been huge and his legacy will benefit many people for years to come.



Sincerely,

Michael & Stephanie Levy

My deepest sympathy to all the McCaskey family, especially to Virginia. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

my sincere condolences on the passing of "uncle ed". i will always remember the great times the mckeevers and mccaskeys had together.uncle ed will be in my prayers.

john"gummy"mckeever

The man loved to sing and to spread joy to others. May he rest in peace.

We will all miss a great man.

Mr. McCaskey's presence will be missed both on the field and off, he has meant alot to the people of the city of Chicago, Well Miss You!

My prayers for The McCaskey Family