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William Chesney Obituary

Chesney, William P. U.S. Navy Veteran, WWII. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Favet), loving father of Rose Marie McFerran, Julie Ann (Gene) Edelmann and William Chesney Jr., dearest grandfather of six, dear brother of Agnes Friess, Stan (Charlotte), Catherine La Rosa, Rich (Peggy) and the late Edward Chesney, brother-in-law of Marie Chesney, Also nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m. at Casey-Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Ste. 145, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, appreciated. 773-777-6300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 15, 2006.

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Linda Rice

June 10, 2007

My deepest sympathy go to the family of this dear, dear man. I have nothing but happy memories of him. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met. If anyone needed anything, he was always there to lend a helping hand. I miss our days at Lake Marie. They were some of the happiest times in my life. So Rose, Julie, Rosemarie, and Billy, know that he will never be forgotten by the people that truly loved him.

Joe and Linda Taylor

June 16, 2006

Dear Aunt Rose and family,

It will be so hard for us to say "good-bye", but so comforting to know that grandpa, grandma and our dad are saying "hello and welcome". We love him very much, as do our sons. It has meant so much to have him in all of our lives! We will remember the old family times, the picnics, family outings here and there, sitting on the back porch swing, visting the trailer on the lake, the holidays, going to the zoo,

painting the basement those lovely shades of green, the laughs, and unfortunately some tears. We thank him for looking out for our family, for treating my children so lovingly and kindly (even though the three musketeers -Joey, Mat and Brian- did manage to capture his undivided attention). We are glad that he met and loved our own grandchildren as well.

So hopefully he is now at peace, hopefully he will rest, and we all will think of him often and until that day when we will meet again...

Love, Linda, Joe and family

Kay LaRosa

June 16, 2006

Dear Rose and Family,

I know that I will miss seeing my brother each day...after all, we have spent our last 55 years together on Kimball Avenue. I loved him very much and he was there for me when I needed him. I find comfort in knowing that we will see each other and be together again some day. Until that day.... please remember

I will miss you. I love you.

Your loving sister, Kay

Joe and Sue Anzalone

June 15, 2006

Dear Rose, Rose Marie, Julie, and Billy:

It's always hard to say good-bye, but, when you know that they are in a better place it makes life just a little bit easier. You know how much fun we had out at the lake and how much mom and dad loved Bill. I will never forget just how good he was to our boys--and how much they loved coming to the lake and visiting him (and cutting his grass with their plastic lawnmower). He was the kindest soul and we will miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We loved him too!!

Love,

Joe, Sue, Ryan, and Jason

Linda Rice

June 15, 2006

Dear Rosie, Julie Ann, Re, and Billy -

I'm so sorry to hear of Willie's passing. I know that it has been very tough on all of you lately, but it is wonderful to know that he is not in pain anymore. He's got plenty of good company up in heaven.



Love - Linda, Brad, and Andrew

Jennifer Chesney

June 15, 2006

Just know that I am thinking of you and love you. My prayers are with you. I wish I could have made it up for the funeral, but couldn't make arrangements in time.

Sal and Marie La Rosa

June 15, 2006

Dear Aunt Rose and Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. It saddens us greatly to loose Uncle Bill. We Love him very much. We will charish all our memories of Uncle Bill, and that will give us comfort and warmth. Stories of all the times spent together, talks on the back porch, trips to the trailer in the summer. Sal will never forget how wonderful Uncle Bill has been to him.



All Our Love,



Sal and Marie La Rosa

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