Edward G. Henley, 75, of Algonquin, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 27, 2020.
Edward was born on March 16, 1945 in Chicago to parents Edward and Ruth (nee Bell) Henley. Edward married JoAnn Riley on September 18, 1965 and they spent the next 50 years together before JoAnn’s death in 2015. Edward was the ultimate protector and caregiver. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. When he returned home, he was a diligent provider for his family. He was fiercely loyal to his loved ones and nothing brought him more joy than being with his family.
Edward is survived by his children, Deborah (Ronald) Burke, Patricia (James) Bouquet, and Michael (Nicole) Henley, his grandchildren, Emily (Kyle), Ellyn, Keegan, Kaden, Ian, and Audrey, his great-granddaughter, Violet, his siblings, Mary Ruth Bolda, and Thomas (Diane) Henley, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, JoAnn Henley, his daughter, Christine Henley, and his brother in law, Daniel Bolda.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 9 a.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, followed by a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Inurnment will be private at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edward’s name can be made to St. Jude’s.
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Another comrade from Illinois Bell, Ameritech, SBC and AT&T has left us. You had a hearty laugh, I enjoyed golfing with you back in the day. Even though it has been many years, but in another sense it only seems like yesterday. We exchanged quite a few political emails over the years too. I'm sorry you had to go through this, but you are now at peace. Hit them long, hit them straight.
A Fellow Employee who I was very fortunate to have know during our days at Illinois Bell, Ameritech & SBC. Ed was a great person. Dedicated to is job and gave it a 110% al the time. Also enjoyed playing golf with him here in the Chicago area and also when we went to Florida!! Always had a blast!! I am very sorry that he went through a lot in the past few years. Knowing Ed, he most likely playing 18 Holes right now Rest in Peace Buddy.
Great guy from our days in Telephone industry; Illinois Bell, Ameritech, SBC, & AT&T. And, on the golf course a couple of times. May Ed Rest In Peace. Heartfelt prayers to Ed's family at this difficult time.