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Malachy Byrne Obituary
Malachy K. " Mal " Byrne, 53, beloved husband of Mary, nee Taylor, loving father of Malachy, Sheila and Eileen. Devoted son of Bridget and the late Michael Byrne. Dearest son-in-law of Eileen and the late Lt. Robert Taylor. Fond brother of Cathy (Pat) McDonough, Billy (Mary) Byrne, Michael Byrne ( Lori San Pietro) and Noreen O'Grady. Dear brother-in-law of Michael (Linda) Taylor and Mark (Brenda) Taylor. Uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Lying in State from 10:30 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 am, at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo, Chicago, IL. A private cremation will follow. Mal was a Graduate and Alumnus of St. Patrick H.S. and Loyola University. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Children's Education Fund. Arrangements entrusted to COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME. CDC Guidelines require everyone in attendance at Church, to register upon entering for Contact Tracing. Please wear your own mask, and social distance. For more information, please call 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com
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The Raguso Family
March 16, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jaime Anderson
March 15, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Mal as lifeguards. I also had the pleasure of working with his brother Bill and meeting his family through their family glass business. May God's love be with him and his family at this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences.
Sharon f Smart
March 15, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Mal while working at Pitney Bowes, He always to care of his employees. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann Clancy
March 15, 2021
Prayers for Malachy and his beloved family at this heartbreaking time. May the happy memories you have of him help sooth the pain of your immeasurable loss.
Lauren Katz
March 15, 2021
I worked with Mal when I was with Pitney Bowes. He was always a fair and understanding boss.
My sympathies to his family at this difficult time.
Alice
March 14, 2021
I am so saddened to hear about Mal. He was one of nicest people I had the pleasure of knowing for probably 40 years. We will all miss him joining in on the family draft. My deepest sympathy to the whole Byrne family. Lots of hugs prayers to all
The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home
March 15, 2021
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