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William Petty Obituary

Petty, William M. Age 80 of Bensenville, loving husband of Joan (nee Zdziarek). Beloved father of Michael, Janet (Dave) Moore, and Beth (Robert) Delaney. Dear grandfather of Joey, Jason, Katherine, Ashley, Heather, and Sean. Great-grandfather of Dante and Payton. Brother of Vernon (Theresa) and Leroy (Mary). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, July 24, 2010 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Cuneo­Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand Ave., (one block East of Mannheim Rd.) Franklin Park. Prayers will be Monday, July 25, 2010 at 9:45 am from Cuneo-Colombian Funeral Home to St. Beatrice Catholic Church for Mass at 10:30 am. Interment private. (847) 455-1200 or cuneocolumbian.net

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 24, 2011.

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July 26, 2011

Hi Joan So sorry to hear about Bill I wiil remember nothing but good memiores.
My Elaine Passed away this Easter also.
Bob Seamon.

Linda Salustro

July 24, 2011

Billie was a very good friend to me. I will miss our golf games where he never could keep an accurate score, to our long talks at lunch afterwards. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

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