William “Bill” Morrissey
Morrissey, William “Bill”
William “Bill” Morrissey, beloved husband of the late Mary, nee Rafferty, for 62 blessed years. Born August 28, 1931 in Clonshee Trench, Ahascragh, Co. Galway, Ireland. Loving father of Catherine (Mark) Lebert, John (Christine), Michael (Peggy), William (Therese) and Joseph (Keely); proud grandfather of Molly (Shane) Donnelly, Bridget, Liam, Fallon (Chase), Clare, Michael (Sara), Brendan, Aidan, Angela, Madeline, William, Madigan, Finley and Reagan. Adoring great-grandfather of Catherine Mary. Cherished son of the late John and Catherine Morrissey. Fond brother of the late Mary Hathaway, the late Michael Joseph, the late Bridget Connolly, and the late Frances O’Shea, as well as Margaret Creaton, Katie Conroy, John, Ann Broderick, Michael, Eileen Walsh and Joseph. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A long-time homebuilder and real estate developer, principal in Morrissey & Morrissey Inc. and Wm. Morrissey & Sons, Const. Founding member of Gaelic Park Chicago and the Galway Fellowship Club. 50 year parishioner of St. Michael’s of Orland Park. Lover of all things Notre Dame but especially football. A proud Irishman, with a deep affinity for the Polish because they added in-law apartments to their homes and paid in cash. Rarely missed an activity or sporting event involving his grandchildren. He loved to laugh and enjoyed practical jokes, even when they were on him. His family will miss his laugh more than anything.
Visitation Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. until time of prayers 10:15 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church; Mass 11:00 a.m. A live stream link will be available just prior to the Mass.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, 12210 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL 60464 would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on William’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
September 30, 2023 – 11:00am cst
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