James O'Neill Obituary

To the O'Neill's,
Jimmy had a contagious smile and will be missed by all that knew him. My dad was from Vis and I always will cherish your stories that we shared. Our prayers are with you.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to your family in this most difficult time in your lives. We worked with Jim in the City Clerk's Office and he will truly be missed.

Mick & Traci Jones
Chicago

To the family of Jim O'Neill. I am truly touched by the lost of Jim. I worked with Jim in the City Clerk's Office and I will miss his humor, stories and most of all his irish jokes! Jim was a jewel...my God keep each of you strong by cherishing the memory of his outstanding and charismatic character, strength and guidance that he provided to each of you...God Bless.

Shannon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jenny Morrissey

I just saw Jim a few weeks ago at an assessors xmas party. He was very happy and had a date we said merry xmas to each other and like always had a few. I miss him already may God bless his soul and lend a hand to his family to cope with this great loss.

To the O'Neill Family -
I worked with Jim at the Assessor's Office. He was always friendly and kind to everyone. He will be missed.
I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim. We had some good times growing up, and although I haven't seen you in years after I moved to Ohio, they seem like yesterday at Vis. My deepest sympathy to your family. God Bless you!

Mary Ellen, Maura, Shannon and Jimmy: When someone passes, I always like to share a story with their loved ones as to how they touched my life. The huge send off crowd at McGann's did not really allow for it. I share with you now. Way back in the day when we were mere adolescents, I "heard it through the grapevine" that Jim "liked" me. This was at that time in my young girl's life when I didn't even think any boy would or could "like" me. It was obviously quite meaningful to me since I still remember that. I wonder how that little bit of news may have shaped or changed me and my perception of myself. One of my fondest memories of him was also my first ride on the Parchute Ride at Riverview Park where we all went after grade school graduation. We rode together and he did everything possible to have me scared out of my wits as we waited for that moment when the parachute finally opens and you safely arrive back on the ground. (try to check out a video of that ride and think of him enjoying many giggles at my expense!) Though Ifeared death that ride, we lived to tell the tale, and each went on to have three wonderful children. While, we didn't keep in close contact over the years, the V-Bond was formed long ago and remains. And when we did connect, he always expressed deep love and pride for his children. My heart aches for his family and friends. He was a great, fun guy, our memory-keeper with all the details. I'm sure he didn't remember any of this silly stuff, but I do and I hope that you can add it to your list of how special he was to so many. JoAnn Margarella Bendik class of 62"

My deepest condolences to Jimmy's family. He was a great guy to have known and we will all miss him. Always had a good thing to say about everyone! God bless him.

Dear Peggy, Maura, Shannon, and Jim, The wake last night, with about 1,000 people, was a tremendous show of love and respect for Jim and your family. I looked at all the photos and Jim was smiling in all of them! He made our lives better with his love and humor. I will miss his simple greeting to me "hi Pud"and a hug. It is comforting think like Peggy and believe that his dad, mom and grandma came down to take him to heaven. He's in good company.

Ms. O'Neill, Maura, Shannon, and Jimmy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I just heard of your dad's passing tonight and regret that I was not able to attend the services. Mr. O'Neill was such a great guy! I will always remember all the times I spent with your family growing up and how much fun your dad was. He made me love the game of basketball! I will always remember all the nicknames he had for everyone and his personality! I know that this is a hard time for all of you and how hard it is to lose a parent but know he is in a better place looking over you now! Shannon I am here if you want to talk, I understand what you are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was a co-worker of Jim's and truly a friend of his and probably his only Serbian friend which, he would always make me aware of it. May God bless you and memory eternal.

good-bye jimmy
you'd have been proud of the crowd

again, you will surely be missed.

for the last time

murph

My deepest sympathy at this time in your life. Your dad is a friend of my brother and I can remember when you were kids that came to visit. Your dad was a good person, remember that he will always be looking over you and helping you. God Bless.

Maura ,Shannon and Jimmy,
My prayers are with you all, your Dad was a great guy who always had something good to say about everybody. He was so proud of all of you.My last outing with him was on Dec 18th at Ed's Party, he went out of his way to pick me up and we had a great night. I'll truly miss him.
What a great friend!
Barb O'Hara

Maura, Shannon, and Jay, You are all in my prayers. Maura and Shannon I will miss how your dad always asked me where Heather was and at the end of our games he would always tell you who got the rubber chicken and how he always called Kathy DeeDee.
All My Love, Missy

I just heard tonight of Jim's passing. I will keep all of you in my prayers. When I think of Jim it is the big smile and infectious laugh of his I will always remember.

Jim was a great guy, I loveed talking to him, He was always at a faster speed of talking , He would always say you know Don , and I would say yes , Jim I Know. One thing I do know is the world is a little less today.

Don Railsback (Evergreen Park, Il. )

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you during this difficult time.

To the O'Niel family:
I am so sorry for your loss. To his children, keep a stiff upper lip! To Peggy, remember the good years.....
To all, we will all join him one day.....
Love & Prayers Pat Zeledon/Blundell

Dear O'Neill Family, (my buddy, 'Lester') ~ My heart goes out to your family at this time of deep sorrow. Jim was the center of all good cheer and he was always the coolest guy on the Boulevard - (55th St./Visitation). Jim was older than I, and hung out with an older crowd, but always made me feel accepted. I will miss him dearly, as will all who knew him. I'm sure he is the best-dressed man in heaven. Love, Mario Palaggi

To All of You
Tom and I will deeply miss your father's friendship. He made me feel that I almost had the "V" on my forehead. Our July 4th parties will never be the same without him. Know that he was always smiling the most when he talked about his children. Tom and Mary Kay Doyle

Dear Peggy and O'Neill Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maura, Shannon and Jay-
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'll never forget his humor he came up with. Make sure you take your vitamins! He loved you all so much and I am a better person for knowing him. I am here for you.

GOD BLESS YOU

I was sorry to hear about Jim's passing.I worked with Jim at the Assessor's Office.We had many fun conversations about DePaul Basketball. He was always so friendly and had a big smile on his face. Your family is in my prayers.

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your father. I have had the pleasure to have known and worked with your father in the City Clerk's office for the last 6 years. I am truly going to miss his infamous wisdom uniquely his as well as his Mother's old world Irish wisdom he often shared with me. He always made me laugh and picked up my spirits. I am truly going to miss him.

Sincerely,

Debbie Krystyniak

My sincerest sympathy to your family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's death. He was a great guy and I know that you will miss him.

My heartfelt sympathy to you all. While I did not know your Father well, I do know how proud he was of you & how much he beamed when he spoke of you all! It is just so hard to find the right words to express but know that my love and prayers for peace are with you at this time.

Maura, Shannon and Jay...
Your father was always so entertaining and always made me laugh. Take comfort in knowing that he touched so many lives in a great way. I am always here for you and very sorry for the loss of your Dad. And Maura...you will always be Baby Maura to us.

jimmy was the ONLY male friend from vis to still call me murphy - i loved it & shall miss him very much - he loved you kids very much & was extremely proud of you. we must all cherish the great memories of him.

To the family of Jim, my sincere deepest sympathy for your loss. Jim was well liked and respected by many of us at the Clerk's office and will surely be missed. God Bless you and comfort you.
Lois Togas

Dear O'Neill family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Jim's death. I will keep you all in my prayers. Jim was so fun to know and always had a smile for everyone. We'll miss him greatly.

To the family of Jim. I only have worked with your father for a short while in the City Clerk/City Council Division but I feel like I have known him for years. He was a very nice person and I am going to truly miss him.

O'Neill family,
My heart is breaking for you guys. I am so sorry for your loss. Try to take comfort in knowing how much your dad loved you guys and how proud he is of you. It is evident in all of the beautiful smiles he gave you what a great family you have. I am praying for you guys during this difficult time. If you need anything, you know we are here for you. Love The Tetzners

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

TO THE O"NEILL FAMILY WE ARE VERY SORRY YOU HAVE LOST YOUR DAD. I WILL MISS YOU JIM AND YOUR CARING IRISH SPIRIT. AND THAT WONDERFUL LAUGH . THERE ARE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN LIFE AND DO NOT FORGET YOU WERE ONE OF THEM,

Our deepest sympathy,
The Mike Cavanaugh Family

I want to send my deepest condolences to his family. I have known Jimmy since I was a young kid and he always could make me smile. I have many memories of him and my dad, ones I will never forget. We love you, and may you rest in peace. Keep all the angels in heaven laughing, until we will see you again.

Jimmy, All you friends are going to miss you in Acapulco this winter and the following winters too come. God speed my friend. Richie

Maura, Shannon, Matt and Jay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.