Devoted husband of Bernadette, nee Gannon, for 62 years; Loving father of Jeanne McNamara, Joanne (Jack) Callahan, Sheila (Joe) Bettinardi, Bill (Pam) McNamara, and Colleen (John) O'Connor; Proud grandpa of the late Michael, Brendan, Matthew, and Kevin Brown; the late Jack, Kevin, and Mary Kate Callahan; Carly (Brodie), Joey, and Maggie Bettinardi; Billy, Marty, and Molly McNamara; and the late Jack, Will, Colin, Cate, Quinn, Gavin, and Emma O'Connor; Beloved brother of the late Lawrence (late Dolores), and Edward (late Joan); Dear brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and coach to many; Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 p. m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, IL;Funeral Thursday, all relatives and friends will meet directly at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th & Lawndale, Evergreen Park, IL; Mass 10:30 a. m. ; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to the Claddagh Foundation, www. claddaghfoundation. org would be appreciated; For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www. curleyfuneralhome. com