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Gerald E. "Botch" Walsh

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Walsh, Gerald E. "Botch" age 74, loving husband and best friend of Carole McDade Walsh and the late Lorraine, beloved and cherished father of Theresa, Mary Kay (George) Gilbert, Kelly (Lynn), Kevin (Kathy), Renie (Scott) Shaffer, Timothy (Debbie), John (Mary), Daniel (Teresa) and Laurie (Tony) Estes, stepfather and friend of Susan McDade, Joanne Wieder, Patrick (Lisa) McDade and Cyndi McDade, loving grandfather of 29, brother of Ronald (Lucille), the late Bill and the late Vince. Founder, President and CEO of the A.U.A.D.T.O.A.Y. Society and also winner of 1999 Sandy Bagyr Golf Championship. Funeral Wednesday, December 31, 2003, 9:15 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, to St. Isaac Jogues Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity would be appreciated. 847-394-2336.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2003.

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Dave Hudson

January 7, 2004

So sorry to hear of Botch's passing. My sympathy goes out to the entire Walsh family. It certainly was a pleasure for me to have been given the opportunity to meet Botch and enjoy his company after the many rounds of golf and cocktails! He truley will be missed, however; never FORE!(Gotten). His spirit will be with us all each and every time we tee it up and that in itself is truley a blessing! "Hit them Straight & Enjoy the 19th my Friend"

Dorian Swatscheno

December 31, 2003

Although I knew Botch for only a short time, I share in the sadness of his passing. It has been a GREAT honor to have known him, laughed with him and participated with him, in his passion, golfing. I will always remember how he welcomed me into the "group" and will sorely miss his jokes and stories. May the Greens in Heaven run true. "I Love You MAN".

Denise Delie

December 30, 2003

To the Walsh kids and their families,



We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Whenever I think of my childhood and spending time with the Walsh family, your dad comes to mind. I always remember the way he called my dad "Fitz" and how he always treated us like his own family. He was the kind of person you wanted to be around -- the life of the party!!! My husband and kids only met him a few times, but they remember him fondly. He had a way of making everyone he met feel like an old friend...he will be missed and never forgotten.



Love, The Delie Family

Denise, Mike, Mike & Steve

Carl Johannes

December 30, 2003

To the entire Walsh family;I'm so sorry to hear about Gerry's passing. I have nothing but great memories, of Botch's sense of humor, and love of life he conveyed to everybody. He's in a better, pain-free place know, shooting scratch golf, probably has a couple Hole in Ones already. God Bless :)

Debi (Kerbis) Pope

December 30, 2003

Dear Terri, Kay, Kelly, Kevin, Renee, Timmy, Johnny, Danny, Lori, and all your families,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was the best father. I have such good childhood memories growing up with all of you and your parents. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Love,

Debi

Elaine Spagnoli

December 29, 2003

To all the Walsh family; we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man, and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Elaine and Nunzio Spagnoli

Sam Ungaro

December 29, 2003

I only knew you for a few years,but

our exchange of E-mails, over the last few years made me feel that I

knew you all my life.We are all going to miss you.May God grant you

piece and eternal rest.We wish all

your family our deepest sympathy

and condolences.

Your E-MAIL friend.



Sam J Ungaro

Corinne Kehoe

December 29, 2003

Botch, we will miss your marvelous sense of humor. Our Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Frank and Corinne Kehoe

Cathy (Aull) Kalis

December 29, 2003

To all the Walsh kids my family grew up with, I am sorry for your loss. We had some great times between our familes, I will always remember the fun, like the times we all got together for Christmas, Kelly's ice rink that runneth over, Danny getting beaned by Johnies trucks, the water fights between us in the summer. You guys always won. Bicycle ditch, and filling the school bus with just our two families. God bless, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

BARBARA JOHNSON

December 29, 2003

CAROLE & FAMILY, BOB HAHN SR.& I ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE DEATH OF YOUR HUSBAND. YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

BARB JOHNSON (JOHN CRANE)

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