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Edward O'Malley Obituary

O'Malley, Edward Harold Age 67, passed away October 1, 2012, at the end of a two-year struggle with cancer. Born February 16, 1945 in Chicago to the late Joseph and the late Rose O'Malley. Edward is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Barbara (nee Healy), and four grateful children, Michael, Maureen, Briaghn (Matthew) Bourjaily and Patrick; loved and admired brother of Thomas (Nadine), Marita (Timothy) Corcoran, the late Richard and Margaret O'Malley (William Kroeplin); brother-in-law of Patricia (Dominic) D'Ambrosio, Bernard (Priscilla) Healy, Therese (Donald) Vena, Anne (Behram) Hansotia and the late Brian (Carol) Healy. An example of goodness and decency to all who knew him; Marine veteran of the Vietnam War; always faithful. Private interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Memorial Mass to be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville, on Saturday, October 13th at 11 am. Arrangements by Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, Chicago. Info 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 4, 2012.

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Nathan and Erin Berry

October 13, 2012

Our sympathies go out to the O'Malley family.

Susan Touhy

October 13, 2012

Ed O'Malley was our neighborhood hero. He embodied all that a Marine should be, and took time for us little kids as we welcomed him back to 3338 Rutherford Street. He will always be our soldier; our hero. Our hearts go out to Barbara and the O'Malley Family.

Jack & Aida Aragones

October 12, 2012

Very sorry to hear your loss. My condolences.

John & Muffy Leineweber

October 11, 2012

Our thoughts are with you all as you work through Ed's crossing over.

Joan and John Sabbia

October 11, 2012

Barb and Family, So sorry to hear about your great loss. Our prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Donna and Joe Xerri

October 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Donna Cibula Xerri and Joseph Xerri

Christine Dong

October 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norm, Chris , and Alyson

Susan Semla

October 4, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the O'Malley Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Mayer-Semla

Kathie Walls

October 4, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the O'Malley family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathie Walls
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Vicki Tuch

October 4, 2012

My sympathy to the entire O'Malley family.

John Rafferty

October 4, 2012

Marines never pass away, they're just assigned to a new duty station. This time heaven. Semper fi, and may God hold your family in the palm of his hand.
Warmest sympathy,

Sgt. john Rafferty, Green Bay, Wi

Fellow Marine, Viet Nam vet., and brother Irishman

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