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William Hayden Obituary
Age 86; Cherished husband of 50 years to the late Janis, nee Butler; Loving father of Emily (Kevin) Cragg, Sarah (Adam) Gojdas and Mary Hayden; Proud grandfather of the late Patrick Cragg, Brian (Jenna) Cragg, Caroline Cragg and Joe Gojdas; Great grandfather to Lily Cragg, Beloved brother to the late Virginia (Donald) O'Loughlin, the late John (Patricia), the late Thomas (Betty), the late Joseph, the late James, the late Margaret (Charles) Giera, the late Robert, Patricia (the late Wally) Glader and the late Dorothy Hayden; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; Proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps; Member of the Knights of Columbus Leo XIII; Graduate of Visitation Grammar School and St. Rita High School; Retired member of Local 143; Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Saturday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Patricia Catholic Church, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral info, (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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Bob Gerwig
June 9, 2023
If Visitation ever produced a finer gentleman than Billy Hayden, I am unaware of it. Soft spoken and always friendly but underneath was the Marine and that toughness the Hayden men possessed. Also, I was saddened to read that Bobby has passed. When we were kids, a day at the Hayden Home on Union Ave. was an adventure itself.
Bob Gerwig
Fort Myers, Fl.
daniel g flynn
June 8, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. i knew bill for many years and he was always one of the best. i was an engineer in local 143 . daniel flynn
Sally Blount, President and CEO
June 8, 2023
On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Hayden family. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that William is now at peace.
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