William Bingham Obituary

Bingham, William Joseph Veteran of WWII and Retired C.F.D. Passed away August 5, 2013 in Florida. Loving husband of Catherine Marie (nee McMillin). Beloved father of Patrick, Kathleen (John) Geary, William (Kathleen), Dennis (Diane), Mary Eileen (John) Dalcamo, Michael (late Sandra), and Timothy (Katherine). Loving grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 6. Loving son of the late Thomas and Lorene Bingham. Fond brother of 7 brothers and 8 sisters, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will meet Saturday, September 14, at St. Rita Shrine Chapel, 7740 South Western Ave., Chicago, IL at 10AM for a Memorial Mass at 11AM. For info you may call 773-405-0133.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 13, 2013.
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Thanks for kind word about Dad!

Michael Bingham

Son

September 7, 2020

Others said that he was great man

Michael Bimgham

Son

July 4, 2020

Just reread the many replies to the news of my father dying August fifth two thousand thirteen. I wanted to thank everyone again because I know he enriched so many lives. He will be truly missed. God bless you all for caring.

Michael bingham

September 8, 2014

Very sorry to learn of Bill's death. We were classmates together at De La Salle, Class of 1943. Great guy, great family. My sincerest condolences.
Tom Lyons DLS '43

Thomas Lyons

October 2, 2013

The Meehan Family from Talman Ave. sends their sympathy to the Bingham family. John, Jim, Kathy, Maryanne, Joe, Jerry, Jeff and Lillian, 26 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. We still miss those wonderful days while being active members of St. Rita Parish.

john meehan

October 1, 2013

Dear Tim & family,
Your dad was one of the best Senoir fire alarm operators that I ever worked with! We had many good times at englewood ...we will all miss him....MK

Michael Kerr

September 26, 2013

Thank you to one and all who honored our dad and husband and for the many who said their prayers and best wishes.

Michael bingham

September 24, 2013

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and condolences. We will miss Dad tremendously, but we were so blessed to have had him as our father. He touched so many lives and inspired us all.
Much gratitude,
Mary Eileen

September 20, 2013

Mar, Johnny and family: So very sorry to have read of the loss of your dad. May you find peace in all the beautiful memories. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Cherish those thoughts as I am sure he is looking down cherishing thoughts of all of you! God Bless all of you!

Pat Sullivan

September 18, 2013

Bingham family,sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow..coach bill was a remarkable coach and man he inspired me and I had the same passion to coach baseball the past 36 years.

thomas collopy

September 14, 2013

Bingham Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's (Coach Bingham) passing. He was so influnential in my life in sports as well as family.I still remember the days at your house on Rockwell and how everyone was accepted no matter what. I am sorry I can not be at his services on Saturday but I know St.Rita will be with him.
Joe Freeman

September 13, 2013

Catherine and Family,
Please accept my sympathy on the passing
of your husband and father.
Cousin, Dorothy Christy Smarz

September 13, 2013

MariEileen and family...so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Marge Oresky

September 13, 2013

Dear Catherine
Was sad to see Bill's death notice in Chicago's Trib (on my computer) My deepest sympathy to you and all the Bingham and McMillan family. My prayers for you in the difficult days ahead. God Bless Annette(Michet) Simcoe

September 13, 2013

Dennis and Diane, May God be with you all at this time of hardship. Our prayers with the whole Bingham family.

michelle lostroscio

September 13, 2013

Mary Eileen-so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Prayers for you and the entire Bingham family.

Marian (Foley) Bland

September 13, 2013

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