William Gleason Obituary

RIP A great hoops coach who I met thru Russ Bryant CPD an a man with a great hoops mind

Warmest heart-felt condolences to all the Gleason Family and to all who are grieving. May Coach rest in peace. So many stories could be told... not enough room. I thank him for all he taught us. He'll be missed by so many. Bill Schaefer, St. Ben's H.S., Class of 1960.

To all of the Gleason family, my sincere sorrow for the passing of Coach Bill. Bill and I were collegues on many levels. I officiated many of Bills basketball games, I worked with Bill on many of the Chicago beaches, I was a t eacher/coach on the Loyola Academy Staff when Bill was teaching and coaching at the Academy, I bartended at the "Coaches Corner" on Elston and spend many hours solving the problems of the world with Bill at "Tom Greens Baseball Inn," "McGuire's College," and "Gleason Coaches Corner." Bill was a great friend, It will be trememdous loss to the Illinois Bassketball community.

A fond farewell to a fine friend, man and mentor.

We've raised a few with Bill Gleason-

During and after basketball season-

He'd tell a joke and make a toast-

He was the man, we all called "Coach"!

Thanks, Coach

Bill Gleason was my mentor, a dear friend, beloved and one helluva basketball coach. I'll never forget how Bill and Corky went out of their way for me at Morehead State. He welcomed me into his family. He went out of his way to introduce me to all of his special friends, coaches, maguire u. I enjoyed every minute I spent with Bill and I wish him well. What a guy!

A great Grandfather. I will miss him dearly.

I am Bill's son Marty (#9 of the 16)Thank you for all the kind words about my father. The family was showered with well wishes this past week. Ray Meyer also paid us a visit at the wake. I can't count all of the people that told me how much my father influenced them over the years St. Gregs, St. Bens, DePaul, Loyola etc...



The funeral included 7 priests and about 500 family and friends. Pat Sullivan, Head Coach from St. Francis College in Joliet conducted part of the eulogy from a 'coaches view' with quotes from numerous high school, college and professional coaches. It was definitely the appropriate honor for my dad. Thank you again - Marty Gleason - Irvine CA

coach I will always remember the lessons you taught me while I was a student at Loyola. I am so proud I played for you.

Taco cabrera Loyola 80

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. GLEASON.

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.

SINCERELY,



VIOLETTE,VICTO R,MADALANA,ANGELENA AND GEORGE OHANESSIAN

God bless you Coach. One of the great things I remember about St. Bens is "My Coach Bill Gleason." You were a winner in every way.

Dear Gleason Family,



My condolences at the loss of "Coach" Gleason. I have so many great memories of "Coach" through: the annual Bill Gleason Basketball Camp at Angel Guardian, the great times at the Leone Park Beach junior Guard Program and through having Mr. Gleason as a gym coach during my years at Loyola Academy!



My hope is that great memories like I have of the "Coach" surround you during this difficult time!



Sincerely,



Dan McGuire III

Rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to the Gleason family. Coach was one of the biggest influences on my life, both personally and professionally. I feel privileged to have had played for him. In addition to being a great coach, he was always helpful to me when I needed his advice when I was coaching. It was always good to see ”The Silver Fox” as we called him.



Sincerely,



Pat Mc Hale

The Strangaritch Family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Gleason Family

Please accept my condolences and prayers at this time of sadness for the Gleason family. I remember meeting "coach" at the Librandi's and bantering with him about Chicago sports.



As we remember our faithful departed loved ones on this All Souls' Day, we are filled with the faith that they live with us in a new way through the Spirit and that their love will continue to sustain us.



Peace be in your heart,

Fr. Jim Miller

(St. Benedict, 1967-1972)



Resurrection Church

3043 N. Francisco

Chicago, IL 60618

My deepest condolences to the Gleason Family.

My condolences to the Gleason family. I had the honor of attending Coach's basketball camp for 8 straight summers and absolutely lived for those 2 weeks every summer- the highlight of every summer. Still wear the t-shirt proudly. Thanks for all the great memories and for all that you taught me there. I have taken it all with me in my coaching career. We will miss you.

Coach, your half time talks were an inspiration to all who were within your voice! My DePaul Aacademy years as the basketball manager were some of the best times in my teen years...thanks to you...You will be missed. I will NEVER forget those years. The entire Gleason family will be in my prayers.

Coach, thank you for all of your efforts at DePaul Academy. All of your students and basketball players learned a great deal from you that has impacted their lives forever. You will be surely missed by all. You've left quite a legacy that the entire Gleason family should forever be thankful and proud - "Great Job, Coach". A former player class of 1961 - Tom Hellgeth

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Gleasons at this time. If it's true that there is strength in numbers you will certainly have the strength to get you through your loss. Take care of each other.



Dave and Karen Harms

My condolences to the entire Gleason family on behalf of myself and my sons. The years Johnny and Wayne spent at DePaul Academy with Bill as their basketball coach bring back some of my fondest memories.



Please find a bit of comfort in the knowledge that Bill taught basketball skills but, he will be remembered for teaching life skills

To All The Gleason Family

God Bless & I am keeping you in my prayers.

My deepest sympathy to the Gleason children on the loss of your father. I never knew him personally, but I do know what a tremendous and loving family he has in Chicago. God bless.

Dear Uncle Bill, I will miss you dearly, and I'll miss the sound of you calling me DiDi! Rest in peace dear Uncle Bill.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bill Gleason will be remembered in my prayers. Cherish the memories that you have of him.



Love ya lots.

You and your family will be kept in my daily prayers.

My sincere condolence to the Gleason family on the passing of Coach Gleason. He was my high school coach at St. Benedict and it was his example that led me into coaching and teaching as a career. I have many fond memories of Bill both as a player, coach and personal friend. I will never forget him. God bless all of you.

To the Gleason children: I was so sad to read of your father's passing. I was a "swimming" friend of Nancy's and have many fond memories of your family.

Rest in peace Bill, you were the best. Many of us learned from you.



Mickey Dorn

Leo '69,

Maguire U alum

The Gales baseball team was the greatest with Bill as the Captain at Pierce Playground. St. Gregory's will miss their star forward on their basketball team.

May you rest in peace, Bill.



Joe Berg

Coach - Thanks for everything you did for me and the rest of our Team at De Paul Academy Class of '61 - We will never forget your dedication to all of us. Two years ago at the De Paul All Class Reunion, it was really great when a lot of us were with you, and all you had to say, and us updating you on our families.



To the Gleason Family our sincere Condolences to all 16 of you and to Adrienne.



My the Good Lord Always hold him in the Plam of His hands.



Rest in Peace Coach - God Bless - You will be missed by all you touched over the years.

condolences to the family. I was Bill's teammate at St. Gregory in 1945.

My condolences to the family. I have many great memories of time spent with Bill as a fellow basketball coach in the Catholic League and as members of the IBCA Board of Directors. He was one of a kind; a great motivator and loyal friend. i will miss him.

Rest in peace Coach. And thanks for the many fond memories at Loyola Academy and summers down at Touhy Beach. My condolences to all the Gleason family.



Dennis Mulligan (Loyola Academy '72)

Dear family and friends of Bill, Many of us have some really great memories of happy times. My most vivid memory is from a few years ago when my brother, Wally and Bill and his sister Anne Donohue were in Phoenix and met for lunch. Bill and Wally had not seen one another since they were kids playing 16 inch ball at Peirce Playground. We all get to the time in life when we hate to say goodbye. God bless Bill's family and may Bill rest in peace.

Bill was a patient of mine when I was still in practice. I knew him since boyhood when we played softball at pierce Playground. He was a kind and considerate man and a consummate sportsman. I wish to offer my deepest condolences to the family and especially to Jerry who might also remember me from Pierce. Michael M. DiGilio, M.D.

Rest in piece "coach".

From Fred Luby (St. Bens class of 1959)