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McTighe Sr., William M. retired Lt. CPD, Veteran Korean Conflict, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Harty), loving father of William Jr. (the late Mary), John, Margaret (James) Homa, and James (Janet), proud papa of Kathleen, John, Michael, William III, Mary Kate, Kevin, Colleen, and Maura, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Monday, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Founding member of Emerald Society, Chicago Police Lt. Association, Shannon Rovers Color Guard. For info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 28, 2009.

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Lorraine Frontzak

April 30, 2018

Bill is very miss, he was my step-uncle, I am the step-daughter of Bills late brother Thomas Mc Tighe Sr (Oct 2011)

Marge Homa

February 19, 2010

Oh Daddy, I miss you so much sometimes, especially late at night when I am alone with just my memories. I cant believe that you, mommy and Jack are all gone...........

Jim, Jan, Colleen McTighe

August 4, 2009

You were always thinking of others, even when you were in need.
You were the best Dad and Papa ever.
You are in our thoughts every day, and we miss you.
But we know you are in a better place with Nana, Joan, Mary, your Mom and Dad, Pat, and all your friends and family that went before you.
We bet you had quite a welcoming comitee in heaven!!
Love you, Jim, Jan , and Colleen

Jessie Florance

July 8, 2009

Jim,
I am so sorry for te loss of your dad. You are in my prayers.

Maureen McDonaugh, Harte

June 30, 2009

Marge,
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Nable ow you have three angles watching out for you and your entire family. You and your brothers are in my prayers.

Maureen McDonaugh Harte, Cable, Wisconsin
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Sue Pila

June 30, 2009

Marge~
We're so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Sue and Bob Pila jr

David Ransom,Jr.

June 29, 2009

Bill,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I send my deepest condolences. We know he is in a better place with no suffering. I remember your Dad when we were kids telling us all the old police stories.
God bless you and your family Billy.

J. Kevin Chapman

June 28, 2009

Billy,
My sympathies to you and your family from a fellow Shannon Rover. May your Dad rest in peace.

Tom Toolis

June 28, 2009

I was sorry to hear that Bill had passed on. I will remember him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

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