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Ralph O'Shea Obituary

O'Shea, Ralph Age 93, at rest November 23, 2015, WWII Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rose Mary (nee Dunn); loving father of Beth DiVirgilio, Mary Jane (Frank) Mannella, and the late Rose Mary O'Shea; cherished grandfather of Damen, Nicolette, Antoinette, and Dolores; dear brother of Dolores (Robert) Smith, Paul Olszewski, Reginald (late Donna) Olszewski, the late Josephine (late Louis) Smith, late Theresa (late Don) Bidinger, and the late Marie (late Henry) Duszka; dear brother-in-law of Ann Ita (Thomas) Coughlin, Robert (Joyce) Dunn, the late Mary Sibyl Dunn, the late G. Russell (late Rose Mary) Dunn, and the late Betty Jane Gresham; loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Member of Knights of Columbus San Salvadore Archangel Council #282, VFW Post 177, and St. Patricia Holy Name Society. Visitation Sunday, November 29 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Road (8000W.), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday beginning 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patricia Church, 9050 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd Manor, P.O. Box 260, Momence, IL 60954. Info. (708) 598-5880 or www.hillsfh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 27, 2015.

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Peggy Dunn

November 29, 2015

You will be missed Uncle Ralph but what awaits you in Heaven will be so worth the journey. God will take care of your family here until you all meet again. Hugs Beth n Mary Jane

Vitalo

November 29, 2015

So sorry about your dad's death......he was an angel to many of us including my late grandmother who he helped in many ways. We are so grateful to you and your family for your friendship. You are all in our prayers. Kathy and Jim Vitalo

MELANIE CLARK

November 27, 2015

Beth,

I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your father's death. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Melanie Clark

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29

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hills Funeral and Cremation Services at Lack & Sons Chapel

9236 South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Nov

30

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Hills Funeral and Cremation Services at Lack & Sons Chapel

9236 South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Nov

30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Patricia Church

9050 S. 86th Ave, Hickory Hills, IL

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9236 South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

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