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William Cello Obituary

Cello, William "Billy" Edward suddenly, 22, cherished son of Richard and Peg nee Duffy; loving brother of Ryan (Elizabeth); fond grandson of Edward T. Duffy; dear nephew and cousin to many; friend to all who knew him; Funeral Saturday 10 AM from Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home 60 S. Grant St. (First & Grant Streets), Hinsdale to Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst. Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Graduate of IC Grade School class of 2002 and attended Fenwick High School. USMC Veteran. For info 630-323-0275 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2010.

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Ken and Dale Jones

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August 3, 2010

Rich and Peggy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you both. May it comfort you knowing that old friends are thinking of you during this painful time. Sincerely, Paula & John Sbarbaro

Ken and Dale Jones

August 3, 2010

Rich, Peg
Cannot imagine your loss. Know that we pray for you and Bill. May God bless you in this time of great sorrow.

mary pat ryan

August 2, 2010

semper fi....

Mona Spears

August 2, 2010

Rich and Family, please except my deepest sympathy on the passing of your son. My God cover you and your Family with his love during this very hard time.

God Bless

Dave & Cheryl Conwill

July 31, 2010

Rich and Peg,

Please accept our most sincere sympathies on the loss of your son.

July 30, 2010

Dear Peggy and Rich,

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. Please know that Billy, as well as your entire family, will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

John Rita and Maria Johnson

July 30, 2010

Peg, Rich & Ryan,
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. We have many fond memories of Billy as a little boy! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Beth & Clair Lavin

July 30, 2010

Peg & Family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your son Billy. May you take comfort in knowing that he is at peace.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Margie McEvoy

July 30, 2010

Dear Rich and Peggy,
Our hearts go out to you on the unbearable loss of your son. Though not understood, maybe there is some confort in knowing that God had a bigger plan for Billy.

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Roy & Melinda Fiske

July 30, 2010

Dear Rich and Peggy
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.

Clyde and Pat Abney

July 30, 2010

Dear Rich and Peggy
We are so sorry for you loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.

Clyde and Pat Abney

Bill, Carrie and Stephen Weigel

July 30, 2010

Rich, Peg and Ryan,

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Billy was such a nice kid and a good friend to Stephen. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stan Czarny

July 30, 2010

Extending my deepest sympathy, my thoughts are with you

Ray and Maureen Bradford

July 30, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy.

May you find some comfort in the knowledge that there are many friends who grieve with and for you.

July 30, 2010

Rich & Peggy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Dan & Kathy Zekas

July 30, 2010

With deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Anne Stump (YRC)

July 30, 2010

Dear Peg and Rich,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
Dave and Joan Stumpf

July 30, 2010

Dear Peg & Rich, We are so very sorry for the unbearable loss of your son. We hope that time & the good memories will help to ease your sorrow. We are praying for you & for your son. Paula & John Sbarbaro

Jon Vail

July 29, 2010

I served with this Marine. He was a true Raider. May he rest in peace and know that I will remember him dearly.

Wally Klinger

July 29, 2010

Peggy and Rich:

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Dave Byrne

July 29, 2010

Rich and Peg,

Please accept my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time.

Phyllis DesRe'maux

July 29, 2010

Rich and Peg Please know that you are in my prayers

July 29, 2010

Dear Peg and Rich
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Charlie and Sharon Schenk

Ann (Taviani) Nee

July 29, 2010

Dear Rich, Peg and Ryan,

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss of Billy. You are in our prayers. I have many fun memories w/your family at your Poplar house and my parents' house growing up!

July 29, 2010

My blessings and prayers are with you at this time.

July 29, 2010

When my sister, Molly Galvin, told me of Billy’s death, my heart hurt deeply for you and those Billy left behind to enjoy Eternal Life. When words fail me, I pray. I offer this prayer to God – for you, Peg & Rich, your family, and the many lives Billy touched during his brief stay on Earth:

Dear God, be with the Cello Family. Be especially with those who are beating themselves into a labyrinth of emotional turmoil. Help them ALL find true peace of mind. No matter how long it takes, guide them with your grace, patience and open hand. Give them the courage they will need to persevere. Help them ALL feel Billy's spirit as he continues to live IN them and THROUGH them… forever. Amen.

The Smiths Ladies: Cathy (ICGS ’75), Maddy (ICGS ’98), Stephanie (ICGS ’00) & Frannie (ICGS ’08)

July 29, 2010

Rich and family:

So very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. You will be in our thoughts.

Brad and Linda Nicholson
(Yellow Freight--LSL)

Nadine Burrow

July 29, 2010

Rich, Peggy, & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and lots of love and prayers.

Steve & Terry Remy

July 29, 2010

Dear Peg and Rich
Thinking of you and remembering Billy.
Our prayers are with you.

Mike and Denise Schaller

July 29, 2010

Rich, Peg and Ryan -
Mike and I offer our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of Billy. No words can express how sad we are to hear of this. Please know that Mike and I are here to support you as you travel this difficult journey.

Randy Thomas

July 29, 2010

Rich, you and your family are in my prayers.

Linda Gerlick (YRC)

July 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.

Patrick Jones, PhD

July 29, 2010

My deepest sympathies to both Rich and Peg.

Kathy Constantino

July 29, 2010

Ryan -- Adam had told me about Billy. I give you and your family our heartfelt condolances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy & Barry

July 29, 2010

Dear Peg and Rich,
My heart is aching for you and our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this very sad time.
With deepest sympathy. The Stavropoulos'

July 29, 2010

Rich & Peg,
Please except our deepest sympathy.

Steve & Patty Thompson

WAYNE & DEBBIE WIECZOREK

July 29, 2010

DEAR PEG & RICH,

WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
MAY HE BE AT PEACE.

Bill Graham

July 29, 2010

Dear Rich and Peggy,

Such a great loss for which I am truly sorry. God bless.

CCSPD (retired)

July 29, 2010

Dear Peg and Rich ,My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill Prybell Orland Park,Il

Rita Burba

July 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers.

Ralph Rizzardo

July 28, 2010

My sincerest and heartfelt condolances to you and yours.

July 28, 2010

Dear Peg & Rich, Ryan & Betsy -

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Billy grew into a fine young man. He will be missed by many, but his memory will live on in MANY hearts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. God Bless you all.

Rest in Peace, Dear Billy.

With love, hugs and peace,

The Galvin Family
Molly, Sean and Michael

Heinz Betz

July 28, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Patrick McGee

July 28, 2010

Rich and Peg,

You and yours are in my prayers.

Daniel Sheridan

July 28, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

July 28, 2010

Bill was an extremely intelligent, insightful young man. I will never forget the discussions that we had in class and the excellent company he provided on the bus back to the train station. He challenged me to become a better teacher and always kept me on my toes. At the same time, he always treated me and his peers with dignity and respect. My prayers will be with you.

Peter Groom

Eddie Legenza

July 28, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Sheridan

July 28, 2010

My deepest sympathy on this great loss of yours.

July 28, 2010

Dear Rich and Peg:
I am sorry for your loss. Please call if you need anything.

Always,
Lynn Newman

Peter Washington

July 28, 2010

Rich, and Peggy I am truly sorry for your loss.

Valerie Taviani/Flammini

July 28, 2010

So sorry to hear your about your loss. We have your thoughts and prayers in our hearts. Its been a while since we've seen Billy but so heart broken to hear.
Love Always
The Taviani Family

Sam Maurice

July 28, 2010

Peggy & Rich,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. As a parent, I can personalize the grief and sorrow that you both are experiencing. My prayers are with you during these very difficult times.

July 28, 2010

I am so sorry that you have lost Billy. He was a wonderful young man. I was able to reacquaint with Billy at York and loved to see him.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Colleen Griganavicius

Jim & Shela Krell

July 28, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Cello's. You're in our prayers.

July 28, 2010

Dear Richard, and Margaret.

My heartfelt sympathy to you, and all your family on the tragic loss of your beloved son William.

May he be welcomed into the ranks of all those that have served their nation and are now in God's embrace.

Robert J. Jacobsen
Retired, CCSPD

Joe and Sue Brosnan

July 28, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

ANNETTE CIRILLO

July 28, 2010

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT BILLY PASSED AWAY. MANY PEOPLE HERE AT CCSPD HAVE YOU IN THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
ANNETTE & JOE CIRILLO

Joe & Sue Brosnan

July 28, 2010

Peggy and Rich
Our hearts are broken over your loss. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

July 28, 2010

I knew cello in the Marines..he was my roommate for quite sometime...its a tragic lost, and my prayers are with him and his family..May he rest in peace..

Tom Cahill

July 28, 2010

Rich and Peg: Words cannot describe the grief and anguish you both must feel. I am so sorry for your loss. In this time of great sorrow, trust in Jesus to find comfort and solace. My prayers are with you always. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call. -Tom Cahill

July 28, 2010

Peggy and Richard
You are in my prayers.My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Valerie White

From the Staff of Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home

July 28, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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