McDermott, Col. William John (Ret.)
Age 73, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Freeman) for nearly 50 years; loving Dad of Brian (Tracey), Sean, and Kelly (Todd) Hassenfelt; "Grandpa Loud Guy" to Ryan, Connor, Caitlin, Emily, Kaley, Alex, and Jake; dear brother of Dennis (Chris) and Kathy (Ted) Beth; fond uncle and beloved by "cousins by the dozens."
Bill was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam with the Blackhorse Regiment and a total of 32 years on active and reserve duty. He retired as a detective sergeant with the Chicago Police Department after more than 30 years of service.
Having been a golf pro early in life, Bill spent his retirement on many golf courses doing what he loved and continuing to make friends everywhere he went. Bill's humor, quick wit, and stories about his incredible life experiences will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home for 10:00 a.m. Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private. Info, 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2019.
Age 73, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Freeman) for nearly 50 years; loving Dad of Brian (Tracey), Sean, and Kelly (Todd) Hassenfelt; "Grandpa Loud Guy" to Ryan, Connor, Caitlin, Emily, Kaley, Alex, and Jake; dear brother of Dennis (Chris) and Kathy (Ted) Beth; fond uncle and beloved by "cousins by the dozens."
Bill was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam with the Blackhorse Regiment and a total of 32 years on active and reserve duty. He retired as a detective sergeant with the Chicago Police Department after more than 30 years of service.
Having been a golf pro early in life, Bill spent his retirement on many golf courses doing what he loved and continuing to make friends everywhere he went. Bill's humor, quick wit, and stories about his incredible life experiences will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home for 10:00 a.m. Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private. Info, 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2019.
McDermott, Col. William John (Ret.)
Age 73, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Freeman) for nearly 50 years; loving Dad of Brian (Tracey), Sean, and Kelly (Todd) Hassenfelt; "Grandpa Loud Guy" to Ryan, Connor, Caitlin, Emily, Kaley, Alex, and Jake; dear brother of Dennis (Chris) and Kathy (Ted) Beth; fond uncle and beloved by "cousins by the dozens."
Bill was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam with the Blackhorse Regiment and a total of 32 years on active and reserve duty. He retired as a detective sergeant with the Chicago Police Department after more than 30 years of service.
Having been a golf pro early in life, Bill spent his retirement on many golf courses doing what he loved and continuing to make friends everywhere he went. Bill's humor, quick wit, and stories about his incredible life experiences will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home for 10:00 a.m. Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private. Info, 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2019.
Age 73, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Freeman) for nearly 50 years; loving Dad of Brian (Tracey), Sean, and Kelly (Todd) Hassenfelt; "Grandpa Loud Guy" to Ryan, Connor, Caitlin, Emily, Kaley, Alex, and Jake; dear brother of Dennis (Chris) and Kathy (Ted) Beth; fond uncle and beloved by "cousins by the dozens."
Bill was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam with the Blackhorse Regiment and a total of 32 years on active and reserve duty. He retired as a detective sergeant with the Chicago Police Department after more than 30 years of service.
Having been a golf pro early in life, Bill spent his retirement on many golf courses doing what he loved and continuing to make friends everywhere he went. Bill's humor, quick wit, and stories about his incredible life experiences will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home for 10:00 a.m. Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private. Info, 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2019.
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