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Peter Boylan Obituary

Boylan, Peter J. WWII U.S. Army Veteran; beloved husband of the late Dorothy Boylan, nee Kohlman; dear father of Judy Boylan; fond brother of the late Bernadette Kolar, Audrey Skibinski, Patricia Boylan, and Shirley Boylan; son of the late Peter J. and Anna L. Boylan. Longtime employee of The Bell System, starting at Western Electric through his retirement from AT&T. Member of IBEW and Telephone Pioneers of America. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th Street, Burbank, IL to St. Albert the Great Church, 8000 S. Linder Ave. Burbank, IL. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, Holy Cross Hospital, appreciated; Seasons Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solution Ctr., Chicago, IL 60677. www.sheehyfh.com or 708-857-7878



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 24, 2018.

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Z L

August 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

RC.

July 27, 2018

May 'God' give the BOYLAN FAMILY peace during this most difficult time.

Angela haney

July 27, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Rodriguez

July 26, 2018

Pete you are the icon of AT&T. You will always be remembered. Deepest Condolences to your family.

Joyce Rodriguez

July 26, 2018

You are the icon of AT&T, peace be with you and with your sprite. Deep condolences to your family.

don jacobs

July 26, 2018

Judy, condolences, we will keep Pete in our prayers, he will be missed.
Don & Dolly Jacobs

Maura Glazewski

July 25, 2018

Judy - our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you at this sad time. You and Pete are more like family than friends and he will be forever missed. We'll miss his big smile and twinkling bright blue eyes. God has another angel now and I know he'll be with you in spirit. Love you!
Maura (Mo) & Ray Glazewski & Family
Burbank, IL

wayne gade

July 25, 2018

It was great knowing and working along side you
You were one of the best

July 24, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the comfort to help you at this time. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Marvin Mayberry

July 24, 2018

Pete will be missed! RIP

Romans 15:33

July 24, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

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8:45 a.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

4950 West 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459

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9:30 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Church

8000 S. Linder Ave, Burbank, IL

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4950 West 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459

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