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Robert Patrick Walsh Sr.

Robert Walsh Obituary

Walsh Sr., Robert Patrick Age 82, of Oak Brook, beloved husband of 56 years of Marie Murnane Walsh, loving father of Cecilia (Richard Jr.) Burke and Robert Patrick Jr. (Laura) Walsh, proud grandfather of Richard III, Therese and Marie Burke, and Robert Patrick III, Barry, Daniel and Casey Walsh, he was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Emma Dowdall Walsh, and his brothers, John J. Jr. (Loretta), William (Barbara) and Richard (Patricia) Walsh, fond uncle and cousin of many. Mr. Walsh graduated from Fenwick High School, Loyola University of Chicago and was a long time member of Butterfield Country Club. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Prayers Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to St. Vincent Ferrer Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Association or Parkinson's Research, c/o Michael Rezak, M.D. are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2009.

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Jamee Langford

August 26, 2009

Aunt Sis,Ceil & Bobby, I'm very sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. I have great memories of his kind and loving heart. He will be missed. The days to come will be hard as we know, but remember the good times and what a good person he was and it does ease the pain. My prayes and thoughts are with all of you. Jamee McDonald Langford

Joe Bidwill

August 26, 2009

Sis,Bob,Ciel,please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Wup. He will always be viewed as a wonderful father,husband and a man of great integrity. We were unable to share the services with you,but our hearts are always there. Joe,and Karol Bidwill and family

August 26, 2009

Dear Ceil, Bob and Family: We are very sorry to hear of the death of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, The Nuzzarello Family
Roseanne, Ernie, Linda, Joe, Angela, Sam and Flora

Lane Ann Maillet

August 25, 2009

Dear Walsh Family:

Although I was never fortunate enough to meet Mr. Walsh, I have always been aware of his life and loves through his niece and goddaughter, Cynthia. As all of us know, the Walsh family has so many funny and endearing family stories and Mr. Walsh was included in so many of them. I hope that time and great memories ease the pain of your loss.
Lane Ann Maillet and Family

August 25, 2009

Dear Ceil and family,
Word travels fast and reached me in Madrid Spain. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sorry for your loss. Peace and love, Nancy Shea

August 24, 2009

Dear Sis,Ceil and Bob,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Your husband /father was always so gracious and welcoming.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peg(Hurley) and Charley Rich St Paul, MN

Bill & Marie Ainsworth

August 24, 2009

We are keeping Bob, Sr. and your entire family in our thoughts & prayers at this time. It was neat to hear his name announced during the Cubs game last week... The Ainsworth Family - Elmhurst, IL

August 24, 2009

Bobby,

Jamie and I were very sad to hear about your dad. Although I did not get to spend a lot of time with Mr. Walsh, I feel like I knew him very well because of all the stories you told about him. Keep telling those stories. That is one of many ways that his spirit will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Paul and Jamie Marsnik and Family

August 24, 2009

Dear Aunt Sis, Bobby and Ceilie -
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. He was always so welcoming to us, interested in our lives and most of all, funny. He will be missed.
Peace and love,
Kelly McNichols Moore

Jack Desmond

August 24, 2009

So sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers - Jack and Julie Desmond and family

August 24, 2009

Bobby and Laura, Mary, Katie and I heard about your dad late last week and hoped that all would work out. He is in a better spot. We are thinking of you. Jim (Helmutt), Mary and Katie Cashman

Sandra Hannon

August 24, 2009

Mr. Walsh was a dear friend of our father and mother. We were so sad to hear of his passing. Our condolences to you Mrs. Walsh and the family. Tom and Sandra Hannon

Tom Burke

August 24, 2009

To Sis, Ceil, Bob and all.
We are truly saddened by the passing of a wonderful man. In our our hearts he will always be a great example of a loving husband and father. We are blessed to have known such a special man, and know that God has a special place for him in His Kingdom.
Love always,
The Burkes, Tom, Julie, Laura, Billy, Deirdre, and Tommy.
Long Beach, Indiana

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