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Thomas McKay Obituary
McKay, Thomas James "Bud" age 81, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband for 50 years to the late Kathryn (nee Walsh), loving father of Cathy (Bill) McMillion, David (Trudy) McKay, and the late Rita McKay, dearest grandfather of Tom CPD, Bill and Katie McMillion, and David Dylan McKay, fond brother of Margaret "Honey" Frascone, dear uncle "Bud" to many. Tom was with the CPD for 37 years and served with the 10th Mountain Division of the US Army during WWII. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, (one blk. east of Naperville Rd.). Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to St. James the Apostle Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral Info., 630-668-0016.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cathy Pollak-Jurewicz
July 17, 2005
Cathy and Bill, I am so sorry for your loss, I would have been there for you if I could. Your dad was a wonderful man, I have quite a few fond memories of him as we were growing up on Neva. One of them that especially sticks in my mind is the time when the neighbors got together for a sing a long in the Conleys back yard on a warm summer night and your Dad showed up with an entire box of popsicles for all of us kids and he told us that the ice cream truck had broken down and the ice cream man was giving away all his stuff before it melted., of course being a dumb kid, I believed your Dad. This is just one memory of your Dad's kindness and generosity that he showed to all of us who knew him. I know he will truly be missed by all. But take comfort in the fact that you did have him for many years and that now he is with your Mom and Rita. My thoughts and prayers are with you, you have no idea how many times I think about you and Pat. My love to you Mac, Cathy
ann pollak (biars)
July 10, 2005
Cathy and David i am very sorry to hear about your Dad.He was very nice to all of us kids when we were growing up on Neva.Has some good memories of the dancing in the garage and the late night swims. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Amy Jurewicz
July 8, 2005
I just wanted to say that you are surely in my mother's prayers(Cathy P.) and she wishes that she could be there to personally say how truely sorry she is for your loss.
Sajdak Family
July 8, 2005
We were sadden to hear of your Dad's passing. It brought back fond memories of Neva Ave. The peanutbutter & cracker sandwiches, the pool & of course the pine needles.We wish everyone could've had a neighbor as nice as your Dad & Mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Jack Frascone
July 8, 2005
Cathy, David and families,
I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to visit Uncle Bud just last week. He and the entire McKay family have always remained in my thoughts which are filled with so many happy memories. I cannot express my sorrow at his loss, or my concern for the pain all of you are suffering. You are all in my prayers.
Jack and Joan Frascone
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