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William Kilroy Obituary
Kilroy Sr., William A. "Bill" Retired Sergeant C.P.D., succumbed to his battle with cancer on February 12, 2010. Bill is survived by Fidelis Lynn Kilroy his wife of 10 years, his four sons and three daughters-in-law: William A. (Avila) Kilroy, Jr., Brian Kilroy, Keith "Casey" (Malin) Kilroy, Michael and Christine Kilroy. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Beatrice Ryan Kilroy, and his eldest child, Deborah Kilroy. Bill is also survived by nine of his 11 grandchildren: Kasey, Kevin, Tia, Mary Kate, Daniel, Gina, William Kilroy III, and Alexis. Bill's twin granddaughters Christina and Cathleen died ten years ago shortly after birth. Stepfather of Donald (Nancy) Lynn, Dianne (Ted) Kepes, the late Michael, Annette (Bob) Moe, Pattie March, Dennis (Cherise) Lynn, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Step-grandfather of Sam Garza, John (Martha) Bartkus, the late Dennis Schultz, Stephanie Lynn, Daniel Lynn, Candice Moe, Robert Moe, Janelle March, and Raymond March. Bill was also a U.S. Army veteran who served overseas in occupied Japan and proud member of Hugbug and KC Seniors. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St. (at Lowe Ave.) to Nativity of Our Lord Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info call 773-927-0925. 
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Memories and Condolences
for William Kilroy
Mark Alexander
February 16, 2010
To Bill and all the family, our deepest sympathy goes with you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always,
Mark,Bridget and Pip
February 15, 2010
DEAR JANE AND KLROY FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES ON BILL'S PASSING, HE
WILL BE MISSED. KNUTE ROCKNE AND ARA PARASEGIAN HAVE
A NEW FRIEND TO CHEER FOR NOTRE DAME. BILL WAS ALWAYS
THEIR NUMBER ONE FAN.
ART AND MAUREEN BARRETT
Fr. Dan Brandt
February 15, 2010
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. Bill was remembered at all Masses here this past weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
Joe Schmit
February 15, 2010
Dear Bill and the entire Kilroy family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maryann Sullivan
February 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MaryAnn Sullivan
February 15, 2010
I have fondest memories of Bill. He will be forever missed
in our hearts. My prayers are with Janie and his family.
I know he is in heaven, saving us a seat at his bingo table.
May God rest his beautiful soul.
another Hug-a-BUG Mary Ann
February 15, 2010
Mrs. Kilroy, We are friends of Bill's from long ago in Bridgeport. Sorry to say we cannot make the wake or the funeral Mass. You have our deepest sympathy. We will include Bill and his family in our prays. God Bless, LaVerne and Al Dybicz.
lambert vicki
February 15, 2010
On behalf of the Tom & Vicki Lambert family, we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Uncle Bill. He will be missed.
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