He was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from Joliet East High School. Gary retired from Commonwealth Edison after 30 years.
Gary enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels amongst other items, going to the casino and playing bingo. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rose H. Walsh; children, Kimberly (Daniel) Stafford and Brian (Natalia) Walsh; grandchildren, Amaya Stafford, Amy, Vinnie, Brianna and Ethan Walsh; great-grandson, Mason; dear sister, Kathleen (Thomas) Reidy; brother-in-law, Donald Brazeal; sister-in-law, Joanne Weber; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eileen (nee Blattner) Walsh; sister, Karen Brazeal; brother, John 'Jack' (Lillian) Walsh; and nephew, Wayne A. Walsh; niece, Babette 'Babs' Weber and brother-in-law, Walter Weber (2006).
Visitation: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Services: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Joliet for mass at 10:00 a.m.
Entombment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.
He was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from Joliet East High School. Gary retired from Commonwealth Edison after 30 years.
Gary enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels amongst other items, going to the casino and playing bingo. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rose H. Walsh; children, Kimberly (Daniel) Stafford and Brian (Natalia) Walsh; grandchildren, Amaya Stafford, Amy, Vinnie, Brianna and Ethan Walsh; great-grandson, Mason; dear sister, Kathleen (Thomas) Reidy; brother-in-law, Donald Brazeal; sister-in-law, Joanne Weber; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eileen (nee Blattner) Walsh; sister, Karen Brazeal; brother, John 'Jack' (Lillian) Walsh; and nephew, Wayne A. Walsh; niece, Babette 'Babs' Weber and brother-in-law, Walter Weber (2006).
Visitation: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Services: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Joliet for mass at 10:00 a.m.
Entombment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.
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