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Michael Walsh Obituary

Walsh, Rev. Michael J. Rev. Michael J. Walsh, age 89, born into Eternal Life onDecember 31, 2019. Beloved son of the late Bridget (Brennan) and Michael J. Walsh. Dear brother of the late Mary Ellen. Fr. Walsh was ordained on May 1, 1956 by Samuel Cardinal Stritch. He was a Faithful Servant of the Lord for 62 years. Serving as Associate Pastor at eight parishes and on the Metropolitan Tribunal from 1968-1983. He attended St. Francis De Paula Grammar School, Quigley North Preparatory Seminary, and St. Mary of the Lake University. Fr. Mike loved to travel to Ireland (23 excursions). He was issued his Irish Passport in Dublin Ireland, in October, 1986. Visitation Monday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Villa, 12220 S. Will-Cook Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464. Con-celebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Villa at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.Committal ServiceMondayat 2:00 p.m. Memorials to Holy Family Villa (address listed above), or Priests Retirement and Mutual Aid Association (PRMAA), 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL 60162 are most appreciated. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors,708-636-5500orhttp://www.heeneyfh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2020.

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Tom Boyle

January 6, 2020

Fr. Walsh was very good to our family in trying times when we lost loved ones.Rest in Peace Fr. Mike. What a wonderful gentle man .

January 6, 2020

So Sorry to hear this May he RIP I was happy I got the chance to visit with him the last time I was in Chicago .
Imelda Corduff , Rossport, Ballina, Co Mayo Ireland

January 6, 2020

So sorry to hear this may he Rest In Peace fondly remembering all your visitors to us here in Ireland.FromRose Ellen Corduff and all the family Rossport, Ballina, Co Mayo Ireland

Patrick J. Dalton

January 5, 2020

Ginger and I have been blessed with many happy memories of times shared with Fr. Mike since his years at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Even to the present, he never changed. Father Mike was a generous, very happy man... and a joyful priestly priest.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Mr.& Mrs. Patrick Dalton

Joyce Regan

January 5, 2020

What a kind and gentle man, and a very holy priest. We were truly blessed to have Father Mike on staff here at Most Holy Redeemer in Evergreen Park. I'll always remember his Irish sense of humor. He sure made many of us laugh with his rendition of Tiny Tim singing "Tiptoe through the Tulips" while he played his uekele.
Father Mike and all his family are in our prayers and will remember him with gratitude and love. I know he will have a very special place in heaven.
With love, the Jim and Joyce Regan Family.

Joyce Regan

January 5, 2020

What a wonderful, gentle man, and holy priest. We were so blessed at Most Holy Redeemer to have you here with us. Our family truly enjoyed and appreciated Father Mike. It brings a smile to my face to remember your Irish sense of humor. You sure made many of us laugh at your rendition of Tiny Tim singing "Tiptoe through the tulips". My prayers are with Father Mike and all his family. I know he must have a very special place in heaven., With love and gratitude, the Jim and Joyce Regan Family.

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Dominic TOWEY

January 3, 2020

Fr Michael thanks for memories, may you enjoy the glory of heaven
In my prayers & masses
Your cousin in Scotland
Fr. Dominic. Towey

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Villa

12230 S. Will-Cook Rd, Palos Park, IL

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Villa

12230 S. Will-Cook Rd, Palos Park, IL

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Committal

2:00 p.m.

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

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