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George Tapling Obituary

Tapling, Jr., George E. Age 60. Cherished husband of Marguerite Tully and the late Alice Murphy Tapling; loving father to Colleen, George IV, and Robert; adored son of Mary Tapling and the late George E. Tapling, Sr.; fond brother of Mary (Howard Manning), Geri Tapling (and Bill Funke), and Jane Sovitch (the late Jack Sovitch); son-in-law of the late Bill and Mary Tully, and son-in-law of Alice Murphy and the late Kevin Murphy; brother-in-law of Bill (Eileen) Tully, Jim (Cheryl) Tully, Mike (the late Ann Tully Kudia) and Colleen Kudia, Jerry (Sissy) Tully, Rose (Lou) Canonaco, Marianne (Clark) Gapen, Carol (Terry) Herbstritt, Kevin Murphy, Brian Murphy, and Julie (John) Stack; uncle to Bill, Colleen, Ryan, Sean, Kevin, Mike, Jim Tully, Dawn Cisler, Kathleen Kudia (Lyttleton Callender), Mickey Kudia, Jackie Canonaco (Dan Owens), Katie and Nicki Canonaco, Kevin, Mike (Jess), and Katie Manning, Tim (Maureen) Funke, Matt (Holly) Funke, Alex and Paige Sovitch; Beth (Joe) Bertoni, Molly and Clark Gapen; Katie, Matt and Ted Herbstritt; Charlie, Liam and Caitlin Stack; great-uncle to Molly and Lucy Manning, and Viviene Funke. He will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncle, cousins, and many lifelong friends. His valiant battle with metastic melanoma was inspirational to all. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blocks West of Mannheim Rd.) on Monday, May 23 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. All to meet Tuesday at St. Giles Church, Oak Park, for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lyman Scholarship Fund at Queen of Angels (Tapling family parish), 4412 N. Western, Chicago IL 60625 are appreciated. For further info. 708-F.U.N.E.R.A.L.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2016.

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Rene Murray

June 2, 2016

To the Tapling Family:

I am very sorry for the loss of a husband , son, father, sibling and friend.

While I never had the pleasure of knowing George. I was a friend with Geri as well as having worked with her. I have nothing but fond memories of her kindness, humor and faithfulness. I now understand it must be a family trait.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the entire family at this time of great sadness.

Don Tusek

May 30, 2016

My condolences to all of George's friends and family. We worked together back in the 1980's at Charles Levy. George was a smart and friendly and had a wonderful sense of humor. I hadn't seen him in probably over 20 years, but happened to see the obituary quite by accident. Very sorry to hear this news but I know he touched many people and will leave wonderful memories. My deepest sympathies.
Don Tusek

May 24, 2016

Marguerite:
I'm so sorry for your loss! You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Debbie Beck

Chuck Jamieson

May 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended families.

Bridget Biggio

May 24, 2016

Tapling family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. George was a kind, fun-loving man and great friend to my dad for many years. May your fond memories help you through this tough time.

Joe Henry

May 23, 2016

Marguerite and Family

Sorry for your loss.

Thoughts and Prayers.

Barbara Rechtien

May 23, 2016

Marguerite and Family-
My condolences on the loss of your husband and father. May the love and support of your family and friends together with your happy memories be with you now and remain with you always.

May 23, 2016

I have known George for almost 20 years and have had the pleasure of working with him on accounting matters for my business and for me personally. He was a wonderful, warm man. I will miss him a lot.
Tom Jacobs, Vero Beach Fla.

Peggy Shapiro

May 23, 2016

Sending you my love at this sad time.

Mike Foran

May 23, 2016

So very sorry to learn the sad news. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

May 23, 2016

George,
You were my best friend. I will miss you forever. But your kind and loving spirit will be with me always.
You are now at peace and in a good place.
You faced your illness with strength, courage, optimism and dignity. You always did lead by example. My heart goes out to Marguerite, Colleen, George and Robert.
Your mother, Mary, Geri and Jane. And the rest of your relatives.
Rest in Peace,
Terry O'Hara

May 23, 2016

I had not seen George much since graduating from Fenwick, but he was a good friend, an excellent football teammate, and a kind and thoughtful person. I am greatly saddened by his passing.
Roger Vanoer

May 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Tapling Family on their loss. I was George's Biology teacher at Fenwick High School. He was an excellent student and a wonderful man. I will never forget him. He will be in my prayers along with all of the Tapling Family.

Dr. Robert Madonia

Cindy Lynch

May 22, 2016

Dear Marguerite: I am so sorry for the passing of your beloved husband George. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I hope your many happy memories and the love of your children and family will help you during this difficult time. I am so sorry he lost his life at middle age.

Rita Dutt

May 22, 2016

Thinking of you in the time of grief. Our prayers are with you.

Rita Dutt

Rita Dutt

May 22, 2016

Thinking of you Tapling Family in the time of grief.

Karen Hanisch

May 22, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to a dear family.

Mary Jane & Tom Tully

May 22, 2016

Celebrating a life well-lived. George has touched so many people with his generous friendship. He will be missed and remembered fondly.

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

May 22, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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