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William Cavanaugh Obituary

Cavanaugh, William B. Veteran Vietnam War, dearly loved husband of Margaret Anne "Peggy" (nee Dignan), proud father and best friend of James Francis (fiancee Chrisitne Ruswick), Michael Liam, Patrick John and Matthew Peter, loving son of the late James and Irene Cavanaugh, loving brother of Margaret (Kenneth) Mettler and Kathleen (Joseph) Fano, dearest brother-in-law of Winifred (the late Edward) Toomey, Kathleen (Harry) Turner, Patricia (the late Patrick) Mulligan, Peter (Cheryl) Dignan, Michael Dignan, John (Janis) Dignan, James (Michelle) Dignan and Deborah (Edward) Sheridan, cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral Service Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the John Sheehy & Son Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights (Dalcamo Funeral Directors), to St. Rita of Cascia High School Chapel, 7700 S. Western Ave., Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet. Retired employee of People's Energy. Past President of St. Rita Father's Club and Honorary Alumni of St. Rita High School. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-361-4235. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2003.

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Jeanne Waliczek

March 22, 2021

May you rest in peace, Bill Cavanaugh. I will never forget you. Your BIG sense of humor, easy laugh, boyish charm and warm & generous heart. Here's to you, Stella! I'll miss you, keep you in prayer and look forward to seeing you again someday.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Jim & Maureen Prunty

May 9, 2003

Peggy,



We were so sorry to hear about Bill. You and your family are in our prayers.

Tim & Claire Kelly

May 2, 2003

Dear Peggy & Family, We were sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. He was a nice guy and always friendly and kind around St. Denis. God bless, Tim & Claire Kelly & Family

Kevin , Jamie and Jake McClorey

May 2, 2003

Peggy, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Bill, It was a complete shock for myself as I know it was for you, God and Bill all always with you. I'm sorry I could not pay my last respect's. Our prayers are with you and the boy's. Love Kevin Jamie and Jake McClorey

Bob Maxwell

May 1, 2003

Peggy,



Stacey and I are extremely sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Joe Jackson

May 1, 2003

Peggy,



Our prayers are with your family. Bill was such a good man and such a great influence on our boys as a coach. I loved watching the SFC games with him. His children are a reflection of what a special person he was. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the services as I am out of town. I know St. Rita will be watching over Bill. I was lucky to have known him.



Joe & Ellan Jackson

Bryan Gay

April 30, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to the family I grew up with. I apologize for not being able to attend the services; if I wasn't in Iowa I'd surely be attending with the services with my parents.



Sincerely,

Bryan Gay

Barry McClorey

April 30, 2003

Great neighbors like Bill are few and far between.

Theresa Rusch

April 29, 2003

Rest in Peace,Uncle Bill. We love you & will miss you always! Love You, The Rusch Girls

Len & Carm Pleckaitis

April 29, 2003

Peggy: So sorry for your loss. Bill was a good friend. I will miss my golf roomate. Len

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