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William McDonagh Obituary
McDonagh, William "Uncle Willie", 79, of Poulnaclaugh, Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland, beloved brother of Thomas (Julia), Anne (Kieran) Hickey, the late Eamonn (Siobhan), Margaret, Timothy (Liz), Lily, Johnny, Malachy, Andy (Barbara), Patsy (Mary Ellen), Maura (Sr. Eithne), and Joe, Uncle Willie was the favorite Uncle/Grand Uncle to a multitude of nieces and nephews in Boston, Chicago, Little Rock and Ireland. A dear friend to many, Uncle Willie arrived in Chicago by way of Australia in 1969 and retired from S & C Electric in 1992. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who had the fortune to have known him. Prayers 9:30 a.m., Thursday, at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, with a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Transfiguration Church. Interment private. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Patrick Fathers, 1237 W. Granville, Chicago, IL, 60660. Arrangements by: Pfaff-Garner-Adinamis Funeral Home. Info: 773-561-6874 or www.pgfuneral.com 
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Julianne White
August 17, 2006
Thank God for the fun Uncle Willie brought to our lives and for his generous spirit. As he leaves our sight, the cry goes up in Heaven - "Here he comes!".
Love Julianne, Gordon, Sarah, Louis and Nathan in Dublin
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Grainne, Andrew & Kate Allison
August 16, 2006
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
God rest you, dear uncle, you were mighty
Tadhg,Eilish,Dee & Siobhan. Hickey/McDonagh/O Donnell
August 16, 2006
Fond memories of a dear uncle.
God Speed Uncle Willie and "Slan Abhaile". From all your nieces and nephew in Boston.
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