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William Leyden Obituary
Leyden, William Michael 59, Retired Lt. CFD, Margaret (nee Johnson), loving father of Michael (Alisa), Anne Marie (Kevin) Clancy, Patrick, CPD (Erin), Dawn (John) O'Farrell and William (Diana), loving grandfather of Gabriel, Liam, Nora Ann, Michael, Emmett, Erin O., Sean, Michael, Grace and Caroline, dear brother of Virginia (Michael) Close, James, retired Det. CPD (Sheila), John "Jack" and Thomas (Pat) Leyden, dear father of adopted son Daniel (Andrea), fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Friday, from 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to St. Benedict Church, Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info., 773-588-5850.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Carter/Aguinaga
June 30, 2004
To the family of Bill Leyden,
I am so very sorry to hear that Bill passed away. I have retired from the CPD, and moved to Tennessee, so I have not talked to Bill in a couple of years. I had no idea that he was sick. He was a great guy, with a wonderful sense of humor. I was shocked and saddened to hear that he had died. God bless his soul, and your family. I know he was very proud of all of you. May all of your happy memories comfort you.
Sincerely,
Gerard Clancy
June 12, 2004
o the entire Leyden Family.
Today we pay our respects to William Michael,a son, a father, a grandfather,a brother, and uncle, but most all, plain and simple he was a good man. His smiling face will be missed by all..
Bill the final bell has tolled!! May God have mercy on you soul. May the sun shine softly upon you face until we meet again!
My Sympathy to all.
Gerard
Bill Hammitt
June 11, 2004
To The Leyden Family
Our deepest sympathy.
The Hammitts
The Dougan's
June 10, 2004
Hello Leyden's,
Our deepest condolences to you and your families. We will continue to hold you all in our prayers and thoughts.
The Dougan's
Mary O'Malley
June 10, 2004
Hello Everyone -
I am so very very sorry for your loss and of course, my love and prayers are with you all. Bill Leyden taught me that the answers only come when one stops to appreciate the journey of life. He enjoyed relishing in each of your successes, so I can think of no greater way to honor him than to continue on your personal journey while keeping him close to your heart. I am out of Chicago right now, so please accept my apologies for not being there to show my respect in person. However, please know that, despite my physical absence, I am always here for you in spirit. God bless you.
Love always,
Mary O'Malley
Lynda Jurewicz
June 10, 2004
Dear Leyden Family
All our love and heartfelt condolonces at your recent loss. Bill was a great man and will be missed dearly. Your in our prayers and thoughts. Love The Jurewicz Family
Roger Mc Gill
June 10, 2004
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill - He will always be remembered and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. To Mike, Pat & Erin, Dawn, Billy, and all the grandchildren. To you Margaret for the loss of Bill. What great memories, Ballgames, the Fire House on Halsted, playing handball there.
And just talking about different topics. The love he had for his children, and grandchildren. God Bless you Bill and my the Good Lord always hold you in the Plam of His Hand.
Roger & Cathy
John, Colette, and James
Carol Stark
June 10, 2004
Bill Sr. and Margaret and all the other Leyden's are "Salt of the Earth" people. I was shocked and saddened by the news that Bill Sr.is no longer with us. He was such a strong, vital, charismatic individual. He was definitely blessed with "the luck of the irish" and the "gift to gab." He will be greatly missed.
sharon palomino
June 10, 2004
Dear leyden family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss.We will be praying for your family. from the palomino family
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