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William O'Neil Obituary

O'Neil, William F. USMC and CPD (retired) passed away January 9, 2013 surrounded by his family. Loving husband and best friend of Sharon (nee Golden) and the late Gail (nee Johnson); beloved father of Julie Ann (Sean, SGT CPD) Martin and William Jr; proud grandfather of Sean Michael and Matthew William Martin; dear brother of the late Carol O'Neil Bloom and the late Patricia (the late Sam) Wasserman; dear brother-in-law of Joann (Ted) Neven, Pat Stack, .Jean (Joe, CPD retired) Phelan, Michael (Kathleen) Golden, Richard (Jan) Golden, Kathleen (Ron) Biamonte, Anne (Bill) Halloran, Teri (Tom) Kelly and Wayne (Janice) Johnson; uncle and great-uncle to many. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the Robert J Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Family and friends to meet Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Christina Church, 11005 S. Homan, Chicago, IL Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Member of FOP Lodge No. 7 and retired from Local 750 Ticketsellers Union. Many thanks to the 81st Boys and the nurses and doctors of Silver Cross Hospital ICU and 5th floor; your care and understanding during this time will always be remembered. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607, 312-499-8899. 708-857-7878. www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2013.

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GINNY WOOD

January 18, 2013

SHARON AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T SPEND MUCH TIME WITH BILL I KNOW HE WAS A WONDERFUL GUY AND VERY SPECIAL TO YOU SHARON AND ALL WHO KNEW HIM WELL. HE'LL BE MISSED BY MANY AND MAYBE MY BILL AND HE WILL BECOME GOOD BUDDIES ABOVE. LOVE TO YOU, I'LL BE IN TOUCH.

January 14, 2013

Sharon, Julie, and Billy
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a special person and I am glad I could call him my friend. I will always have the special memories of working with him at Comiskey Park. You are in our prayers.
Mick and Peggy Geffinger

January 14, 2013

Dear Sharon, sorry to hear about Your loss.Bill was a really good guy.You both always made me feel welcome at your home.I can still remember today at your wedding when Bill said He did not think He could love again ,and how happy he was to marry you. Maybe not the exact words but I,ll never forget the love. Please give Billy and Julie my condolences. Love Cuosin Ray

Pat Salvatore

January 14, 2013

Sharon, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We are in Florida and so were unable to express our sympathy in person.
Chuck and Pat Salvatore

Tom Flanagan

January 13, 2013

Sharon, Julie and Billy, Sorry for your Loss, I am proud to say he was my friend and partner. Bill deny everything.

Darlene White - Thoms

January 13, 2013

I think they are having on hell of a time up there. Although they may have some explaining to do. I feel your pain and know how hard it is to just keep going. Be strong. xoxo

January 12, 2013

Julie, Billy and Sharon, so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I smile when I think back on all of the laughs and fun times shared over the last 60+ years. God bless. Shirley Fisher-Terrell

January 12, 2013

Sharon,Julie and Billy...what a wonderful, funny and loving man! He will be missed. Love you all. Katie Schofield Sarhage

Jim & Donna Kilmartin

January 12, 2013

Sharon and family, Bill was one of the most likeable guys I have ever met. He was always upbeat and friendly. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Neil family.

Bob Battalini

January 11, 2013

The best of my CPD memories were shared with my partner and friend, short in stature but long on guts and no one was more fun to be around.

Jim Foley

January 11, 2013

Bill always a stand up guy Will be Missed

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 11, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Bill will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 JAN, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Kathy Schumpp-Cleary

January 11, 2013

Sharon, Julie and Billy,

We have another angel in Heaven to watch over us. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mr. O'Neil was great man and will truly be missed by many.

Jim Solava

January 11, 2013

Sorry for your loss Sharon , God Bless you and the Oneil Family . RIP Bill .

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