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Hugh O'Boyle Obituary
O'Boyle, Hugh J. retired Captain C.F.D. Engine 78, beloved husband of Frances (nee Kosinski), loving step-father of Gregory (Barb) Adams and Edward (Ann) Adams, grandfather of four and great-grandfather of five, dearest uncle of MariKay (Michael) Belsanti, Patricia O'Boyle and the late James J., fond brother of Frank (Ellie) of California and the late Catherine (late James) and late John. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Monday, 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fireman's Relief Fund would be appreciated. Fourth degree member of K of C. For info: 773-588-5850To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim English
January 27, 2004
my condolences to the family on the passing of a truly good man. Our prayers are with you.
Bernadette Zaker
January 26, 2004
I received notice of Hugh's passing and am deeply sorry and my prayers are with you at the time. Bernadette O'Boyle Zaker, daughter of Daniel O'Boyle and sister of Ed O'Boyle.
Karen Kruse
January 25, 2004
My parents, Robert and Lorraine Kruse, as well as myself would like to express our sympathies to the family. My dad worked with Hugh at Engine 78. In fact, Hughie was a bartender at my parents' wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Kruse
January 25, 2004
Hughey O'Boyle served as bar tender at my parents' wedding! My dad, Bob Kruse, started working at Engine 78 in '56. My parents married in '57. My book, "A Chicago Firehouse: Stories of Wrigleyville's Engine 78" is a tribune to all the members, past and present, of Engine 78. May Capt. O'Boyle rest in peace. I send my condolences, as well as those of my parents.
Terry and Kathy and family Gavin
January 25, 2004
Fran - We were so sorry to hear about Hugh. We are out of town skiing but terry heard the message when we checked the answering machine. We cant tell you how highly we thought of Hugh. terry always felt he was such a wonderful officer and fireman. he was so kind to terry when he first came on and was such a young firefighter himself at E78. He will be so missed I am sure by you and your family. Fran, we wont be back in town in time for the wake but please call us if you need anything.He was such a wonderful man. We will remember him in our prayers. God Bless You, Terry, Kathy, Timmy, Tara, Erin and Patrick Gavin
Richard T. Nolan
January 24, 2004
We are sorry to here of Hughie's passing. And our prayer's and sympathy to his family. He was a good friend of our family, and a great guy. Again we are sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathy. The Nolan Family. Richard,Melinda,Gabe. Vivian,Robert,and,Thomas.
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