O'Connor, William "Red" 72, native of Craughatoosane, Listowel, County Kerry Ireland, beloved husband of Bridget (nee Carney), devoted father of William J. (Christine), Kerry (Neil) Duggan and Michael (Megan), proud and doting grandfather of Brendan Patrick and Liam Thomas Duggan, loving brother of James (Frances) of Chicago, Dan (Alice) of London, Maurice, Pat (the late Kay), John (Kathleen), Michael and Peg (the late Tom) Kennelly of Ireland, dearest son of the late John and Hannah O'Connor, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Germaine Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Retired member of UFCW Local 546. Retired employee of High-Low and Colony Foods. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. To celebrate Bill's life visit www.mem.com Info: 708-636-1193

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tracy.pat patrick and conor carey
November 3, 2007
to bridie,bill,kerry ,mike and all
a good one has gone from you but will always be in our thoughts and looking down on you all espeically when ye are cooking .something he was verry good at
Bill Mauck
October 26, 2007
My condolences to the O'Connor family. I just heard of Red's passing. He was truly a unique personality that I'll never forget. We always got along well, and he even put up with my goodnatured imitation of him. With a beer and an Irish folk song, farewell Red.
doyle Thomas
October 22, 2007
I will always remember you old stock,you were a nice guy and always helped me any way you could.
my deepest sympathy to Bridie Billy,kerry Mike inlaws and grandkids
Luckie Gonzalez
October 19, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the O'connor family. May you find the strength within each other and God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
NORBERT OLASKA
October 18, 2007
I shopped at the Colony Foods at 6150 West 63rd. Street and remember Red the Butcher bhind the meat counter. May he rest in peace witn Chester Kalis, who shopped at the same store>
Norbert OLASKA
October 18, 2007
I used to shop at the Colony Foods at 6150 W. 63rd. Street and remember him at the meat counter. May he rest in peace with Chester Kalis.
The Whitacre Family
October 18, 2007
Bridie, Billy, Kerry, & Michael
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bill. He will be remembered by us as a kind & lively individual and will be missed. You are all in our prayers.
laverne rak
October 17, 2007
dear bridie, i am so so sorry to have read that red had passed away.i worked with red for many years at colony foods. my late husband joe and red had some good times together. red was a funny and great friend to me.my deepest sympathy bridie to you and your family.
Phil Argento
October 17, 2007
Sending my sincere sympathy to all of your family on the loss of Mr. Oconnor. What a wonderful person he was. I will remember him as warm, loving, and full of fun. May the many happy memories of your great family fill the emptiness in your hearts. God Bless!
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