John E. “Jack” Gilhooly Sr., 79 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Thursday morning, July 31, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington with his family by his side.
He was born August 19, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Alfred E. and Mary (Corrigan) Gilhooly. He graduated from St. Mel’s High School and served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Nancy A. Friedland on April 18, 1959. The couple made their home in Edison Park. Jack worked for the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 73. Jack lived his life for the 3 F’s, Family, Faith & Friends, he was active with the Cub Scouts over the years and served both St. Juliana and St. Mary Church where he was a member. He will be known as a very hard worker, who loved his family, was a proud grandfather, a proud Union member, loved the City of Chicago and was an extremely likeable man.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his children, Maureen Gilhooly, Eileen (Dan) Delahanty, Sheila (Al) Wolch, Jack (Candice) Gilhooly, Jr., Bill (Kate) Gilhooly & Dan Gilhooly (Brian Smith), his grandchildren, Erin Delahanty, Breanne (Lawton) Pieschek, Amanda, Matthew & Ryan Wolch, Meghan, Jack Patrick & Claire Gilhooly, Emma, Danielle & Molly Gilhooly, also his sisters, Marilyn Morrison & Margaret (Dennis) Colgan and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 10:00 until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers, Jack specifically preferred memorials to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
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My sincere sympathy to Nancy, Eileen and Dan and the entire family. Your father was "one of a kind" and always friendly with a great sense of humor. He loved his family so very much and took such pride in all of you. God bless each and everyone in the family. Nancy, all of you and Jack will be in my prayers. God speed his love to you.
Nancy and Family, May you find peace in knowing your Husband, Father and Grandfather's now resting in the arm of his our Lord and he will bless you all with his comfort and love.
Jack blessed so many people's lives with his outgoing personality and unselfish giving of his time and talent to many groups. He went to sleep and woke up in heaven. He will be sorely missed. He's probably playing boccie in heaven right now.
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My condolences to Nancy and Family. It has been decades since I last saw Jack but I recall fondly the great times we had in the old neighborhood around North and Central Avenues. Those times will not be forgotten.
It is with Great regret and sorrow that I am hearing about Jack's passing from this life. My deep condolences & prayers go out to Maureen Gilhooly and Jack's entire family. I regret that I was out of town and could not make the services, I will see you a work Maureen. May God bless the entire Gilhooly family. Ed Paben
I have very fond childhood memories of Mr. Gilhooly. He was a great father, role model, man of faith, and pillar of the Edison Park and St. Juliana communities. My deepest condolences to all the Gilhooly family, especially my childhood buddy, Jack.
I'm do sorry to hear of your dads passing. I have such great memories of the wonderful Gilhooly parties where he always made me laugh.