Vincent Nally Obituary

Nally, Vincent 83, beloved husband of the late Rose Ann (nee Donnelly); loving father of James (Alida), Vincent, and Mary Kay (James) Douglas; cherished "Paka" of Meghan, Thomas and Patrick Nally, and Delia and Colin Douglas; dear brother of the late Mary (Thomas) Burke, Patrick (Catherine), Winifred, Nora, Michael, Daniel, Martin, and surviving brothers, Walter (Mary) and John; sisters-in-law, Sadie Nally, Mary Nally, Mary McDonagh and Maureen Donnelly; brother-in-law, Tom Page; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; generous friend of granddogs, Ducky, Rosie and Sully. Vincent got off a boat in New York harbor with a grade school education and making the most of his opportunity, came to Chicago. He landed a job as an elevator operator at Illinois Bell and retired 38 years later as a senior telephone repairman. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, spent most of his tour in Alaska and earned his GED while in the service. He returned to Chicago, became a U.S. citizen, married Rose Ann, and they raised their family in St. Margaret Mary Parish on the Northside. He loved fixing things, working on his cars and was always ready to help a friend or neighbor with a project. Member of IBEW Local 165. Native of Frenchgrove, Hollymount, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Juliana Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret Mary School, 7318 N. Oakley, Chicago, IL 60645 or Misericordia. For info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.