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William P. "Billy" Gordon

William Gordon Obituary

Gordon, William P. "Billy" Vietnam War Army Veteran, cherished son of the late Lorrayne (nee Grafton), loving dad of Michael, dear brother of James (Ann) and Carole (Paul) Renaldi, fond uncle of Paul and Lorrie. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave. (2mi. West of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hines VA Hospital, Maywood, IL or Toys for Tots are appreciated, 708-496-0200 or damarkaminskifuneralhome. com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2009.

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March 14, 2009

Dear Billy,
We were shocked to here of your passing. We would have been there with you. For the short time that we knew you, you were always a great guy with us. You will be missed. Be seeing you on Sundays when we go visit our daughter around the road from you. Take care and God bless. Love, Mick and Glor

Bud Clancy

March 13, 2009

Billy you were a great guy and great pal to my Dad,, ill always have fond memories of the CLEARING MENS CLUB and hanging out there,,,please say hello to all the fellas at the next CMC meeting up there i know my Dad and the rest of the boys will welcome you to the Heaven Chapter (membership up there is growing too fast) and Buddy Boy will have a nice cold Bud waiting for you...RIP Love Buddy Jr.3

alice popovich

March 12, 2009

bye uncle billy.ill miss seeing you at mom and jims house.thanks for always being nice to me and my kids.we'll take care of jim for ya.

Tony G

March 11, 2009

You're my main Bud, and you'll always remain King of the Breakfast Club.

"Love Ya Man"

Yo it's me

Char,Erika Padilla

March 11, 2009

Buddy, It was a great run. You will always be in our hearts.Thanks for the wonderful memories. You will be missed. Char and Erika

Bernie & Paulette Hirschboeck

March 10, 2009

From one nice guy to another our thoughts and prayers are with you today. May you find peace and watch over us daily.
Always in our prayers.
Bernie(nice guy) & Paulette (Polish)

VETERANS REUION KOKOMO 2007

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KATHY AND HER BUDDY

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MAKING GOOD USE OF WHEELCHAIR

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BUDDIES FOREVER

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BILLY'S HONEY'S

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billy's two favorites

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Kari Silva

March 10, 2009

Billy was the greatest, and his sweet smile & kind heart will be missed by many. We all are wishing we could have had one more day, one more laff. May the Lord shine his face toward you and bring you peace. Will remember you forever & a day.
Love always, Kari Silva

March 10, 2009

Gone too soon, My memories of the laughs and fun we all shared with you will always be in the back of my mind. So long to a Great Guy. Donna Green

Carole Rinaldi

March 10, 2009

Billy, I'm writing this through my tears. I have so many fond memories of you, Jimmy & I growing up on Union & Mulligan.You have to be so proud of Mikie, he loved you so much. You have such a special group of friends that are like family.You touched a lot of peoples lives.You will always hold a special place in my heart. You are finally out of misery & watching down on us with Mom. Love you, Carole aka Snap or Trick, Paul, Lori (Josh) & Paulie (Katie)

Carole Rinaldi

March 10, 2009

Billy, I'm writing this through my tears. I have so many fond memories as you, Jimmy & I growing up on Union & Mulligan.You have to be proud of Mikie, he loved you so much. You have such special friends that are like family.You touched a lot of peoples lives. You are finally out of misery & watching down on us with Mom. Love you, Carole aka Snap or Trick

KATHY VITALE

March 10, 2009

HEY BUDDY! ALL YOUR WISHES ARE GOING TO BE FULFILLED, I MEAN ALL OF THEM AND MUCH MORE! YOU HAD GREAT BUDDIES WHO LOVED YOU DEARLY AND THEY BOTH MADE SURE THAT EVERYTHING WAS HANDLED JUST LIKE YOU WANTED. YOUR SON IS A WONDERFUL MAN! HE LOVED YOU TRULY AND HE KNOWS FOR SURE YOU LOVED HIM AS WELL.
SO FOR YOU IT IS THE END OF THE JOURNEY AND NO MORE PILLS OR BREATHING TREATMENTS ANYMORE!!
JUST ENJOY THOSE ICE COLD BUD'S UP THERE BUDDY.AND ONCE IN A WHILE LOOK DOWN ON US, BECAUSE EACH AND EVERYDAY IM SURE WE WILL ALL BE LOOKING UP AT YOU. SO PLEASE KEEP THOSE HANDS OFF THOSE BEAUTIFUL ANGELS UP THERE AND BE NICE TO THEM.
WE MISS YOU ALREADY BUDDY AND WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DEARLY!
YOU DEFINETLY WERE ONE OF A KIND!
LOVE YA BUDDY

Dominick Vinelli

March 10, 2009

Billy,so glad we sat down for pasta,not to long ago.You will be missed.
Your Buddie,
DAGO

Dawn and Rob

March 10, 2009

Billy, you will be missed. I will most miss you sitting at the end of the bar, telling me stories and making fun of all the other people around us. You calling me kid or your little buddy.

Thanks for all the giggles, you are a great man.

Love ya,

SHARON PAVEZA

March 10, 2009

WELL BILLY WE HAVE A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES FROM THE AGE OF 10 TO THE PRESENT TO KEEP IN OUR HEARTS. I WILL REALLY MISS OUR MONTHLY LUNCHEONS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. THANKS FOR BEING YOU.

Jim & Lynn Markmann

March 10, 2009

Billy will be missed dearly at Toys for Tots!

Dawn Irvin

March 10, 2009

Billy always brightened up the day when he would stop by our office to visit before his appointments. He would always have a good story to tell and a box of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies for the “Girls”, he will truly be missed!!!

FRANKIE

March 10, 2009

WELL BUDDY YOUR NO LONGER WITH US , BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WITH ME . WE HAD A LOT OF GREAT TIMES AND LAUGHS . YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND , THE BEST . AND BUDDY YOU ARE GOING TO GO OUT WITH A BANG .

LOVE YOU BROTHER

FRANKIE

MIKE HAVELKA

March 10, 2009

HDB OR HARLEY DAVIDSON BILL AS WE CALLED YOU , WE WILL MISS YOU AT THE CONDO. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU . WE WILL REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES IN THE GARAGE HANGING OUT. MIKE , GINA& BOXY AS YOU CALLED THEM.

KENNETH PAVLIS

March 10, 2009

SO LONG BUDDY. WILL MISS YOU. HAVE ALOT OF MEMORIES OF OUR BIKE TRIPS AND GET TOGETHERS THROUGH THE YEARS. KP.

Chris Campbell

March 10, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jeff Sabella

March 10, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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