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Hilery O'Shaughnessy Obituary


O'Shaughnessy, Hilery W. "Bill" age 66, Veteran of the US Air Force and retired Chicago Fire Department, firefighter with Eng#29 with 33 years of service and Aerocare Air Ambulance service for 10 years and a die hard Bears Fan. Survived by his loving wife and friend of 26 years, Marlene (nee Arrigo) and his children: Hilery J., Michael E., Christine M., Dawn (Nick) LaGreco, Jane (late Roman) Marinets, Jennifer (Stephanie), Thomas (Lisa), Carol M., Louise (Jerry) O'Connor, Louis S., John JJ. and Sam A. Settino, proud grandfather of Nicholas, Amanda, Boris, Finn, Collin, Morgan, Avery, Christian, Meira, Kayla, John and Zachary, fond brother of Margaret Phillips, Kathleen Williamson and a dear uncle of many. Funeral services Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave. (2 mil west of 79th & Harlem) Justice. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Chicago Fireman's Widow and Orphans Fund or Vitas Hospice, 580 Watersedge Dr., Suite 100, Team 707, Lombard, IL 60148. 708-496-0200 or www.damarkaminskyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2009.

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Kathy Williamson

August 7, 2011

Hi Billy: I know it's been 2 years since we seen you. I know the angels are taking care of you I miss you so much. But I know you are in no more pain up in heaven. I will always think about my big brother and always love you and miss you. I'm not saying goodbye I'll see you later.love you your baby sister Kathy

marlene o'shaughnessy

August 6, 2011

It will be two years August 9 since heaven has become your home.I sometimes feel I'am alone and though we now are far apart you hold a big piece of my heart.I never knew how much I'd grieve when it was time for you to leave or just how much my heart would ache from that one fragment you would take.God lets this hole remain reminding me will meet again. And one day all the pain will cease when he restores this missing piece. Forever Marlene

March 24, 2011

I miss you so much I wish you were here.

Son Inlaw

August 9, 2010

Its been a year. When I think of you, I remember your sense of humor and how you were quick witted and always good for a laugh. I also remember how protective you were of your family. I promise to keep our loved ones laughing and we will do our best to look out for each other.

August 9, 2010

Hi Dad
Its been a year and I miss you,Yu will always be in my heart.
Love Christine

Margaret Phillips

August 8, 2010

Hi Bill,
I wanted to say, hello. It has been a year, since you been gone. I miss you and love you. I will see, you again.

Love
Margaret

MARLENE

August 8, 2010

You can shed your tears that Bill is gone or you can smile because he lived
You can close your eyes and pray that Bill will come back or you can open your eyes and see that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can remember him only that they are gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back or you can do what he would want.
SMILE, OPEN YOUR EYES LOVE AND GO ON

kathy williamson

August 7, 2010

Hi, Billy. well i guess this is the last time I'll be writing in this book. I'll still will be seeing you in my dreams, every time I see your picture on the wall I want to call you up but can't beacause your not there to answer. you are always in heart and will never forget the memories we had to together. I love you and miss you so much. like I always said you are my little angel and will be there for me. I'm not going to say goodby but always save a cloud for me. because I'll see later. love you and miss you. Kathy.

Marlene O'Shaughnessy

August 4, 2010

Bill
In a couple days August 9 it will be a year that you left.
My heart still ache in sadness and secret tears flow,what it was to lose you no one will ever know.
The emptiness still remains in my heart.
Life goes on all I have are memories.Until we meet again
Forever Yours
Marlene

Kathy Williamson

July 4, 2010

Happy 4th Billy, miss you I bet you did fire works with dad & grandpa. Wish you were here. Well my little angel you are looking down & watching us. I think of you all the time, love you and will always miss you. I know you are close. Love Kathy

kathy williamson

April 4, 2010

Happy Easter Billy. I hope you are having a nice Easter with mom & dad. Wish you were here. I know you are in no pain and in peace. They are takening care of you now. I miss you and love you always my little angel. love you your sister kathy.

March 22, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad
This is your first Birthday since you've been gone. I know even though I can't see you, you are always with me, Watching over me and my family.
I miss and love you very much.
Love your daughter,
Dawn

Margaret Phillips

March 22, 2010

Hi Brother,
I screw up your birthday dates. So, here is another Happy Birthday. I forgot to sign my, name the last time.
I won'forget this time.

Love Margaret

Marlene O'Shaughnessy

March 22, 2010

Happy Birthday Bill
27 years ago my present to you was saying yes to marry you.
In life I loved you dearly,in death I love you still.
Although you've gone away,you walk beside me everyday,unseen,unheard,but always near.You are still loved,still missed and very dear to me.
Love you
MARLENE

kathy williamson

March 22, 2010

Hi billy; It's your sister again. I messed up again, I thought your birthday was the 20th. Well happy birhtday again. You know your crazy sisters. can't remenber your own brothers birthday. Well you got two days of happy birthdays. Well my little angel I love you and miss you. love kathy.

March 20, 2010

Happy Birthday Brother,
Hope, you are having a great birthday. I miss you. I know you, were there for me, when I was haveing surgey. Thank You for watch over me. Love you.

kathy williamson

March 20, 2010

Happy Brithday Billy. I wish you were here to blow the candles out. I miss you. I know you are up there Blowing the candles out with mom & dad. I love you, you are my little angel. With me all the time. I love you your sister kathy.

marlene o'shaughnessy

March 9, 2010

THEY SAY MEMORIES ARE GOLDEN,WELL MAYBE THAT IS TRUE.
I NEVER WANTED MEMORIES,I ONLY WANTED YOU.
IN LIFE I LOVED YOU DEARLY,IN DEATH I LOVE YOU STILL.
IN MY HEART YOU HOLD A PLACE NO ONE ELSE COULD FILL.
LOVE ALWAYS
MARLENE

marlene o'shaughnessy

February 14, 2010

Today is valentines day
Even though you are gone from this world you are still in my heart and you always will be.I miss you.
love always
Marlene

kathy williamson

December 11, 2009

Hi Billy; It's me your sister, This year xmas. is sad without you here. I miss calling you. I know you are on my shoulder yellng at me not to be sad. You are with me all the time. I love you and miss you love you always kathy

MARGARET PHILLIPS

December 11, 2009

TO MY BROTHER WHO IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART.I MISS YOU EVERYDAY. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVEN'T A GREAT XMAS UP THERE.

LOVE YOUR SISTERS
MARGARET & KATHY

Marlene O'Shaughnessy

December 10, 2009

I think of you in silence,I often speak your name.All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.Your memory is a keepsake,in which I'll never part.God has you in his keeping.I have you always in my heart. Love Always

September 28, 2009

A day dont go by that i dont think of dad .I know he is watching over us all .

Kathy Williamson

September 27, 2009

Your sisters miss you. We know you are close to us, because you are our angel. You always are going to protect us like you did before. We know god is taken care of you now, We love you, You are in our hearts always and close to us Love you Kathy & Margaret.

Marlene O'Shaughnessy

September 20, 2009

I AM STILL NEAR

Death has taken me from this world,and though we are apart, I am still near.
All that we meant to each other remains true,in trust and faith, have no fear.
Keep me always close to your heart..
For I leave with you what no one can steal,a treasure chest of precious,happy memories;the tender,love filled moments we shared,as well as the challenging times that brought us closer together.
When you are in need,speak to me,call my name.
I will come to you with wisdom and light,to fill your soul with peace,and to guide you in the pathways that lead to life forever with our Loving God.
I will still be present to you,for neither death nor grave can break the bonds of love that we on earth once knew.

Maine

August 27, 2009

Fishing in Canada

August 27, 2009

memory me to you bill as i should call you dad you were like a dad to me

August 23, 2009

August 23, 2009

sam settino

August 20, 2009

i alway's think about you day and night in my heart day and night i love you very much alway's & forever

sam settino

August 20, 2009

i love you so much i always thought of you as a father i was really close to you ill always have you in my heart love you alway's sam

Nick La Greco

August 15, 2009

When I think back, I wish I would of addressed Bill as Dad. Because in my heart, a father is what he was to me.

John Minas, E123

August 14, 2009

Dear Mrs O,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. I worked with Hilery at Aerocare before I got on CFD. He will be missed by all.

Engine 29 Send off

August 14, 2009

Engine 29 Boots and Helmet

August 14, 2009

Chapel at Holy Sepulchre

August 14, 2009

Rob & Kelly Hanna

August 14, 2009

Thank you to all who made his service so beautiful. We love and miss him dearly. He will always be our hero.

John Carabetsos

August 13, 2009

To all of Bill's immediate family and close friends along with all who he has touched deeply, please accept my deepest condolences and most sincere respect.

Pamela Hawkins

August 13, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine O'Shaughnessy

August 12, 2009

To all my family Just think of dad is at peace. Love all you guys.

Pamela Key

August 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

michael O'Shaughnessy

August 11, 2009

I am not much for words.I just want to say dad will be truly missed.I also want to thank everyone for all they did to help him.Marlene you are the best thing to happen to my dad and thank you for everything. To all my family out there i wish i could be there and stand with you all at this time.

Jennifer Johnson

August 11, 2009

Hill was dear to my heart and always watched over us on our transplant runs. I am grateful that he is not suffering anymore, but I will continue to miss him daily. I will pray for healing to go through the whole family.

Bill (Hilery) 2009 with Engine 29

August 11, 2009

Louise OConnor

August 11, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

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