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William Firestone Obituary
William "Bill" Thomas Firestone Sr, 74, a long time resident of Elk Grove Village passed away suddenly at his home of April 14, 2021. Bill was an Army Airborne Vietnam veteran, former commander and current Quartermaster with VFW post 9284, retired from McMaster-Carr Industrial Supply Company after 42 years, a Chicago sports fan and a Family Feud fanatic. Bill was the beloved husband of Sandra Jean nee Taylor for 57 years; loving father of Beth (David) Valerio, William T. (Lora) Firestone Jr., Charles Firestone, Kelly Firestone; dear grandfather of Robin, Amanda, Lisa, Keith, Rebecca (Josh), Nikki (Tash), Allison (fiancé Oliver), Shannon (Jesse), and Emily; cherished great grandfather of 9; devoted brother of Phyllis McCarthy, Dolly (Ken) Kowalke, and is preceded in death by siblings; John, Rita, Joan, Shirley, Bud, and George. Bill will be greatly missed by his loving nieces and nephews, and his countless friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 20th from 3 to 8 PM at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Interment at Arlington Cemetery, Elmhurst, will be held at a later date. For more info, 847-640-0566. Please visit Bill's Tribute page at www.GroveMemorialChapel.com
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Vaughan Johanna Nesslar
April 20, 2021
Bill was a great guy. Sorry for your loss.
Les Sandstrom
April 20, 2021
When I first started working at McMaster-Carr he was one of the first people to introduce himself to me and strike up a conversation. I can’t say enough about Bill. He would always say Hi Lester wherever we happen to meet, including Christmas / Holiday parties. From one veteran to another, I thank Bill for his Military Service in Vietnam. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Diane McDermott
April 18, 2021
Bill was a dear friend to my dad, Lenny! He lit up every time Bill came over to visit my parents. Bill brought spirit to life as they endured much laughter and conversations together.
Bill frequently included my dad on adventures to the city which no doubtedly added more stories and laughter!
You will be missed Bill! May God Bless you!
DIANA LAPAGLIA
April 16, 2021
Uncle Bill may you rest in peace, you are in gods arms.
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