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William Vacala Obituary
Vacala, William L. husband of the late Julia (nee Spellman), loving father of Patrick (Joye), Lawrence (Lauren), Colleen (Jim), Mary, Michael (Linda), William (Janice) , Charles, Kathleen, Vincent (Gina), Daniel (Jennifer) and Thomas (Melissa), fond grandfather of Kristy, Jenny, Kimmy, Billy and Timmy Vacala, Tyler and Lane Vacala, Lisa, Julie and Danny Kaufmann, Katy and Kelly Jobe, Taylor and Alexa Vacala, Jessica and Casey Vacala, Justin and Jason Gonzales, Michael, Dominique and Kyle Vacala, Peyton and Lane Julia Vacala, Paolo and Julia Vacala, dear brother of Bernice, Chuck, Vick, Barbara, Ed Vacala and the late Tom, Lil, George, Rose and Fr. Frank Vacala, fond brother-in-law of Joe and Marie Kilroy. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Family and friends to meet Thursday, at St. Hilary Church, 5601 N. California, Chicago. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For Info: 847-685-1002.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Vacala
Georgia Akers
April 5, 2004
To the entire Vacala Family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Joyce Thompson/Lofstrom/Mallory
March 27, 2004
Tom, Melissa, Paolo and Julia, Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father and grandfather.
arlene clarquist
March 26, 2004
Mary,We are very sorry to hear about thepassing of your father.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.God bless you and your family.Love arlene and Tommy.
Gina Miosi (Scandura)
March 25, 2004
Mike&Linda,Chuck,Katie,Vince,Larry& Lauren.
off ering a heartfelt prayer in sympathy today,That god will bless and comfort you in his own loving way.
Merri Kaye Orick
March 25, 2004
Mary ... I was very sorry to read about your father's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Martha Swindelle
March 25, 2004
Mary,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless
Martha and Roy Swindelle
Tom Jacoby
March 25, 2004
Mary, Dan and the Vacala Family,
My family would like to offer our condolences on the passing of your father. We will keep you in our prayers. God be with you.
Tom, Sharon, Dawn, Wendy and Vince Jacoby
Lisa (Cave) Silva
March 25, 2004
Dearest Mary, Danny & Jennifer,
I was so sorry to read about your Dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mary, thanks for all you've done for me over the years. You've been a great "Doc"! I love you both and miss seeing you everyday. May God bless you and keep you safe and well.
Love,
Lisa, Jamie & Mack
Carol Brister and Libby Miller
March 24, 2004
Mary and family,
Carol and I were sorry to read about the passing of your father. Your parents are together again and I am sure very happy. Please know we are praying for you. God bless you.
Chris Laughlin
March 24, 2004
PAT,CHUCK,LARRY AND KATIE. Sorry to hear about your father,i will not be able to make the wake. I know how it feels to lose a parent and family member. I just lost my brother 3 weeks ago. If you need anything give me a call.773-650-9006. SINCERELY CHRIS AND FAMILY
PETER KOMON
March 24, 2004
TO ALL THE VACALA'S
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.I KNEW BOTH YOUR PARENTS AND ALL OF YOU GUYS.I WILL MISS THEM BOTH.YOUR FAMILY WAS GREAT TO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO ON CARMEN AVE. A LONG LONG TIME AGO.
PETER S KOMON
Bonnie Birren
March 24, 2004
Colleen,
Sorry to read about your dad.He and your mom are together again.Hope all is o.k.with you and yours.Take care. B.
John Rowland
March 24, 2004
Dear Dan, I am sorry to hear about the death of your father. You and all of your family are in our prayers. God Bless.
John & Cindy Rowland
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