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Martin Walsh Obituary

Walsh, Martin J. 53, suddenly. Beloved husband of Kelly; loving father of Martin Jr. (Jennifer), Matthew (Allison), Marc (Lauren), Amanda, and Patrick; cherished grandfather of Daniella, Marc Jr., Nathan, Ellie, Wyatt and Landon; dear son of the late Alice (nee DeBock) and Thomas; fond brother of Alice, Thomas (Brenda), James (Linda), Maureen (Kathryn), Richard (Michelle), Trisha (Edward), the late Donald; fond uncle of many; ex-husband of Alice Townsend. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( 1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Ferdinand Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Member of Union Local #1. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2014.

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Nick jordan

September 5, 2022

Love you Marty mar! As real they come
Nick~

Nick jafilan

September 5, 2021

Love you man., you believed in me when no one didn´t you gave me a chance

Robert Young Sr

September 13, 2014

Even when Marty was telling something that might embarrass him he always done it with a smile, he was able to laugh at himself. That is how I will remember him. Good Night Marty!

Nick Jafilan

September 12, 2014

To my dear friend Marty and best boss I've ever had , I wish u the best in spirits and prayers, u will be missed

Liza Hennke

September 12, 2014

Love you dearely my friend. I will see you among the Angels in heaven one day. God bless our Marty.

Jim Kuna

September 12, 2014

Our condolences from Jim and everyone else at Clark and Barlow. Your smile and jokes will be missed. Rest in peace until we meet again.

CheVal Breeding

September 12, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Walsh family on their sudden loss. "Uncle" Marty, your hearty laugh, your huge smile - will always be cherished in my memories for the times with the family. RIP Marty.

Marty Jalove

September 12, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Marty will be missed. I'm sure that there is a very special place in heaven for people with warm hearts and big smiles and Marty will be sitting in the front row. May you all find peace.

Lill Curth-Wittig

September 12, 2014

Our condolences to the Walsh Family on the loss of Marty. We will keep you in our prayers.

sherby norton

September 12, 2014

Marty many years have passed and yet the memories of our softball games in the park on Kenmore are forever fresh in my mind the many times at shooters and the many times at home with everybody cheering toasting and laughing bless your sweet soul and bless your wonderful heart you will be missed you will always be loved cheers Marty

Trudy Walsh

September 12, 2014

Words evade me at the moment prayers seem to be my only comfort I can see his smile I can feel his hugs my heart goes out to my second family u will always be in my heart Marty until we meet again

Jack Ryan

September 12, 2014

Marty was always "The life of the party" he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the wonderful Walsh family.

milton acevedo

September 11, 2014

Prayers to. All family..Marty Marty. True friend from day one...missed you..but in my heart ...with happy ..most joyous and memorable moments...RIP. .

Julie Clark

September 11, 2014

To all of the Walsh family , I am so very sorry for your loss . My heart and prayers are with you all . Marty will be missed by so many . May he rest in peace.

Heidi Kreinz

September 11, 2014

Prayers and love to the amazing Walsh family. So sorry for your tremendous loss. Marty was such a shining light! I'll never forget my first Walsh Family St. Patricks Day party and Marty putting his arm around me, making me feel welcome and belting out tunes from the Old Country:)! A bright star who will be missed.

September 11, 2014

From California our condolences Michael, Casey and Erin Walsh.

Carmen Burdi

September 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you and your kids.

Erica Schomer

September 11, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Walsh family. Mr Walsh and his vibrant personality will be missed greatly.

Larry Armstrong

September 11, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the entire Walsh Family.

Lynn Malone

September 11, 2014

He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Walsh and Iliff family.

brenda herold

September 10, 2014

Love to the family .going to miss him remembering good times at BGs, EVAsM&I, HILLSIDE he was a good friend Brenda Herold

Steven Levy, President, Sudler Property Management

September 10, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Walsh family. I knew Marty for almost 20 years and I enjoyed every minute that we spent working together. Marty always spoke so proudly of his family and he constantly spoke of his love of being a grandfather. On behalf of all of us at Sudler Property Management, we will always remember Marty's smile and big heart. He loved people and many people loved him.

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