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William Harnedy Obituary
Harnedy, William D. "Red" WWII U.S. Marine Veteran, beloved husband and best friend of the late Betty (nee Prosser) Harnedy, loving father of William (Meyra) Harnedy, Maureen (Joe) Galetto, Jack (Karen) Harnedy and Kevin (Lynne) Harnedy, cherished grandfather of Lisa, Bill, Angela, Mike, Chris, Maura, Jack, Carrie, Kate and Kevin, great-grandfather of William, Megan, Michael, Sara, Kaleigh and Thomas, dear brother of the late Jack Harnedy and May (Art) Racky, brother-in-law of Robert (Pat) Prosser, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 8:30 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Linus Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Owner of Harnedy Dairy Service. Recipient of the Spirit of Mount Carmel, November 5, 2004. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante, Chicago, IL 60637 would be appreciated. 708-425-0500. 
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Margaret Racky-Voris
May 31, 2007
It's amazing to realize that you get old. I have such fond memories of being at my grandmother's (the lillies of the valley that grew by her gangway). Didn't realize until I was a young teenager that they talked funny. I will miss Uncle Red very much and escpecially his sense of "humor". May God bless us all.
Always,
Margaret Racky Voris
Susan Malone Rosemary McMahon
May 30, 2007
Our deepest spypathies to the family on your father's death. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Pat Prosser
May 30, 2007
Our "Red" was one of a kind. He was loved, respected and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Although he shall be greatly missed by us, he is surely happy to be with his beloved Wife Betty at last. We take comfort in knowing he is in GOD'S care.
Gary Marfise
May 30, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your father's death. We should all strife to be as hard working and respected as your father was.
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Joe Gilbert
May 29, 2007
I have very fond memories of the Harnedy family. Kevin was my best friend throughout my high school days at Mt. Carmel, and Mrs. Betty Harnedy was my second mom. "Red" Harnedy was a hard working, loving father, with a great wit. Red and Betty raised a wonderful family. To the Harnedy Family, forever remember the great moments that you enjoyed with "Red" and Betty.
John Gilbert
May 29, 2007
What a great family he had. Condolences from the Gilbert family.
George Mannella
May 29, 2007
My condolences to the entire Harnedy family. I believe that everyone who knew your father was better for it. He leaves a wonderfull legacy through all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; who he was always proud to talk about. He will be missed.
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