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William Guilfoyle Obituary

Guilfoyle, William P. "Bill" Age 85. Loving father of the late Billy Guilfoyle; dear brother of Mary Lou (the late Jack) Dalton and Betty (the late Richard) Scudieri; fond uncle of Colleen Dalton, Richard (Sheryl) Scudieri, Maureen, Jack and Jim (Lynn); great-uncle of Ashley, KateLynn and Payton; grandfather of Karri (Jacob) Stevens; great-grandfather of Presley. Retired Captain with the Chicago Fire Department, proud Local 2 member and a very proud B.O.B. Brother. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Chapel Prayers 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., Chicago to Nativity of Our Lord Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Service information: 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 27, 2015.

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Mary Small

July 21, 2020

A REAL GENTLEMAN GRE AT NEIGHBOR,GOOD FRIEND ,&
MISSED BY MANY
SEE YOU SOON BILL

Mary Small

July 21, 2019

A great guy,pleasure to know,good friend to many,loved life and lived it well,sorely missed by all,

September 13, 2015

We just learned of the passing of our former neighbor and dear friend, Bill. His upbeat disposition and big smile always brought us joy over the few years we knew him. We sure will miss him.

Vic and Jenny Martin
Cape Coral, Florida

Jerry Considine

August 3, 2015

To the Family of Willie I send my deepest regrets. A true Gentleman,A great fireman,
and one of a kind. If he couldn't help you
he would never hurt you. R.I.P.BROTHER.

July 28, 2015

A good friend & a great man,never heard a mean word from his mouth.,he will be missed! Sorry I can't be in Chicago to pay my respects to Marilou,Colleen,Kerri & Jacob. Sincerely,Mary small. RIP, Bill

Bill and Jan Guilfoyle

July 28, 2015

Eternal rest grant to him,O Lord....
Never saw him without a smile in his heart and on his face.
Deepest condolences to all of you.
...and may Perpetual Light shine upon him.

July 28, 2015

Nothing but great memories! Never knew him without a smile on his face and in his heart. Deepest condolences to all of you.
Bill and Jan Guilfoyle

July 28, 2015

Mary Lou and Colleen we are so sorry to hear of Bills passing! He was a great guy and a true friend! He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Jean Sutherland.

July 28, 2015

Mary Lou and Colleen,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful gentleman and we were very fond of him. Our sincere sympathy to you both as well as to your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Terry Link

Norine DelMonte

July 27, 2015

Joey and I are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing..We will miss him dearly..A great man and a fun Bean Bagger..The family is in our thoughts and prayers...

jim kroulaidis

July 27, 2015

Sorry to hear about bill he was a good friend and a terrific fireman he will be missed by many I will keep him in my prayers

Charles

July 27, 2015

Dear family and friends, so sorry for your loss, you can find the comfort you need in God's word at John (5:25, 28-29) my condolences.

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28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jul

29

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Nativity of Our Lord Church

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544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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