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Jerry Kurowski
April 12, 2021
Bill was not only a classmate but a good friend. We were in the Mt. Carmel band and he played the Tuba. I always looked forward to seeing Bill at the Alumni Banquets and the football games. I am so sorry for the families loss.
Tiffany LaMantia
August 9, 2017
Rest in peace Bill.
Karen Scott-Leonard
May 8, 2017
Dear Josie,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. You and Bill were the loveliest couple, and I know you have a special angel watching over you everyday. Take care , and God Bless.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
April 20, 2017
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Billy will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
April 20, 2017
My condolences to the Reidy family. Bill was a classmate of mine at Mt. Carmel. We were both in the band. I will miss seeing him at the football games and the reunions. My prayers are with your family.
Classmate, Jerry Kurowski
George S. & Josie Lucente
April 19, 2017
Dear Jo and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Bill. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
May he rest in peace. And, may God bless you and your family.
George & Josie Lucente
Colon, Michigan
Sam, Lillian Spataro
April 19, 2017
Dear Jo & Family, We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Know all of you are in our prayers.
CATHERINE GIANAKEAS
April 19, 2017
Dear JO, KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMIL. YOU AND BILL FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU
April 19, 2017
Jim and I love Bill. He was such a gentleman and a good Dad. Will always be in our hearts. May he rest in peace and have no more pain. God speed. Love Always, Sue, Jim, Laura and Lane.
April 19, 2017
Deepest sympathy and condolences, on the loss of William Reidy. May God welcome him, with open arms. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God continue to watch over his entire family. Amen.
Thomas and Patricia Nau
Jim Bonk
April 19, 2017
May you Rest In Peace with the Lord. It certainly was a pleasure both knowing you and working with you. Condolences to the family.
Eileen Devlin
April 18, 2017
Jo and family, I am so sorry to learn about Bill. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
April 18, 2017
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. William will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
April 18, 2017
The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Bill into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
- Mount Carmel High School
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