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David John Killackey, age 18. Beloved son of Michael and Patricia Kelly Killackey; dear brother of Michael (Elizabeth), Ryan and Carolyn; fond grandson of John and Carolyn Killackey and David and Joan Kelly; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David J. Killackey Memorial Education Fund at Chase Bank, 1200 N. State Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60610, Attention: Mesa Wood. For info 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Dr. Florence O

January 31, 2020

It is 2020, and I still miss you! My birthday is your day. I know that you are an angel.

Olga Urquiza

May 14, 2012

Happy Birthday David

Tom killackey

July 31, 2011

It is allways sad to have a loved one pass away and even at such a young age.
David had many friends and family to which there will be great memories some good some sad to hold on to.
My deepest heart felt feelings go out to the Family and friends he made dueing his life.

Our Dear David

July 3, 2011

Jeanna and Julia Lopez

June 21, 2011

"Dear David, Wherever you are now we want you to know that we love you , and we think about you all the time. Your parents were very beautiful people , I just met them in your funeral, but as a parent of Julia, I can feel the abundance of an impeccable , unconditional love. Do not be sad, your loving family is a manifesto of your good soul".

Virginia Deniston

June 17, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, I'm so sorry for your loss of your dear David. I went to HF with Mike, Ryan and Cara and only remember David as a toddler in Homewood. If David was anything like his siblings, I know he was an amazing young man. I hope happy memories can help fill the void or such a painful loss.

The Montes De Oca Fam.

June 16, 2011

Our most sincere and deepest condolences and prayers for the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.

The Montes De Oca Family.

Nick Welker

June 16, 2011

I go to his school, and though I never really spoke to him, I knew he was a good soul as he always had a smile on his face. I broke down in tears when I heard the news. Poor kid. My heart breaks for David's family.

GL Ferme

June 16, 2011

Watching the photo of your beautiful child I cannot but feel humbled by the pain your family must be feeling.

I have children about David's age. I know David will survive in all the hearts he touched in his short voyage through this life and, to a complete stranger like me, he makes gift of appreciating even more being alive and cherishing the people in his life.

My deepest sympathy.

The Shaffer's

June 16, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad & difficult time. We did not know your son but he was well known around school and loved dearly by those who knew him well.

Aasi Tahir Siddique

June 16, 2011

It is really sad news and I am very sorry for the loss. I will keep David and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be upon him.
Aasi Tahir Siddique

Nicolas Huerre

June 12, 2011

I've never met David and i've never even been to his school. Still, my heart goes out to your family.

June 11, 2011

Dear Patti and family,
I was very saddened to hear the news about your son David. My heart goes out to you.
Judi Curran, Homewood, Il.

Cheri Zelek-Rodriguez

June 8, 2011

Patty, I'm so sorry. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

Amber, Mike and Michael Fealey

June 7, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,
We are very sorry to hear about David. We have often thought about him after you moved. Michael enjoyed playing with him at Kathy's and in preschool. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jack & Kathy Horsch

June 6, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,
We were so sorry to hear of David's death. We remember David as your "Baby Gap" baby - he was always dressed so cute when we saw him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Our deepest sympathy,

June 6, 2011

Dearest Patty and Family,
I am thinking of you and pray for your entire family. My heart is saddened by your loss, and know your son will be forever in your hearts...with love and sympathy.
Mariann Tsilis

Ginny Dennett-Malm

June 6, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, At this tragic time I pray that you receive the love of God and His special grace. I was so saddened at the news of David's departure. Be well and know you are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Glant Cohen

June 6, 2011

Patty and the Killackey Family:

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Jose Oquendo

June 6, 2011

May you rest in peace David you will be missed by all your family and friends that you have touched especially my daughter Jelissa.

June 5, 2011

Just heard. So sorry for your loss.
Pat and Dave Thompson (Frankfort, IL)

Marie Chmielewski

June 5, 2011

Dear Patti and Mike and Killackey family, We are so sorry for your tragic loss. I will always have fond memories of David and our Michael doing soccer and going to the playground. I'll not forget David's impish smile. You and he will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ray, Marie and Mike Chmielewski

Jamie Finn-kruizenga

June 5, 2011

Killackey Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine how hard this is for you all. You are in my prayers.

Adela Castillo

June 5, 2011

Dearest Kilackey Family,

We are truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. David was a friend of our daughter Alexandra. She has many fond memories of him. And is very saddened of his passing. We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow your family is going through at this difficult time. Although his time on this earth was brief. He has made a positive impact on many. May you find comfort in knowing he is resting peacefully and that he is now in the hands of our Lord. God Bless

The Castiilo-Velasquez family

Whitney (daughter Morgan) McFarland

June 4, 2011

May God watch over Your son until you and his friends meet up heaven again. I'm sorry for your loss and wish you strength to get through the future with good memories of your son.

Judy McGrath

June 4, 2011

Dear Patty and the Killackey family

I am so deeply saddened by your tragic and unexpected loss of your cherished son, David. No words can adequately be said or written to reflect my heartfelt feelings for your loss.

I will never forget the time you showed me a family picture of you with your little guy many years ago. I thought, what a handsome son, and darling family ! He was so cute, and you were so incredibly blessed.

My wish is that you will have all the love of friends /family that you need, to help carry you through this most difficult of times. You will be in my prayers every day.

Wallwork/Packard Family

June 4, 2011

Thank you for bringing us together to celebrate David's life yesterday. Your family's love nurtured the connection that was created by David's touching us. May these connections of love that touched so many heal your pain.
Nathan Wallwork and Michele Packard

Amy Jarvis

June 4, 2011

Dear Patty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about David. You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Amy Jarvis

Abisayo Ariwoola

June 4, 2011

To the Killackey Family:
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. David was a friend of mine with an amazing spirit. Everyone at LPHS will miss him, whether they knew him or not. Again I send my deepest condolences and you're always in my prayers. Rest in Perfect Peace David.

Benjamin Linares

June 4, 2011

To the Killackey Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. David was a good kid and he will be missed. May god bless all of you.

Suzette Chevere

June 4, 2011

To the Killackey Family, with deepest sympathy we express our sorrow for your loss. David was a mentor to Angelica, her reading buddy and good friend, at Mount Carmel Academy. She has fond memories of David and know he touch her heart. May you find comfort and peace in all that Love you and your family. Our Prayers are with you always. God Bless.

Angelica Marquez & Suzette Chevere
Chicago Il

June 3, 2011

Dear Mike, I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe Joyce sent me the notice.
Guess what, I will be 80 next year. So god bless your Son.
Jim Duffy

Trudy white

June 3, 2011

Mike & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of
your son & brother David. Our Prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Trudy White & Rich McGowan
Evergreen Park il.

Tj and family pavic

June 3, 2011

To David family. I am very sorry for your loss. I knew David really well and we are all going to miss him. Prayers are with you forever.

Jose Oquendo

June 3, 2011

To davids family our deepest sympathy goes out to all of i met david he was very good friends with my daugther jelissa may he rest in piece and god be with all of you GOD BLESS YOU DAVID AND REST IN PIECE.

Beatriz Trigueros-Perez

June 3, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, I am so sorry for you loss, I did not know David personall, my daughter was a very good friend of David and always talked highly of him as a freind...•Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

June 3, 2011

Dear Patty and family, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

~John and Mary Hoffman

June 3, 2011

To the parents of David, my daughter (Ariana K.) had a class with him - not only will she miss his funny spirit, but she will also miss him turning around and winking at her in class! My heart goes out to you and your entire family. There's not a word strong enough to express such a loss. I'm so sorry!

~ Ruby Gissendanner/Chicago, Illinois

June 3, 2011

We wish you strength and much love as your family endures this difficult time. We cannot express our sadness for your lost of lovely

Ellen O'Donnell

June 3, 2011

To the Killackey family, I'm in incredibly sorry for your loss. I was David's friend and I will miss him terribly. My humble condolences go to your family and you are in my prayers.

-Ellen O'Donnell

Kathy Sabo & family

June 3, 2011

Dear Killacky family
My family and I were shocked and very saddened to hear about David. I will always remember him as a cherub faced energetic little boy who adored his older brothers and sister and clearly loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

cathy clark

June 3, 2011

having an 18 year old son, who knew your son, I pray God will give you the strength to go forward and that you will hold all the precious memories close to your heart. I can't imagine what you ate feeling. Heaven is forever and our journey on earth is long for some and brief for others. David is in the safe arms of our loving God.

Allison Roth

June 3, 2011

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. May David's beautiful spirit and your wonderful memories be with you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 3, 2011

Dearest Patty and family

brian simpson

June 3, 2011

dear patty, mike, michael, ryan, and cara,
my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved son and brother david. you are all in my thoughts and will continue to be during this time of hardship. your family has shown me so much love and hospitality since i can remember and i just can't put into words how deeply sorry i am. i love you all like family and pray for strength for your family during this difficult time. i'll never forget how excited i was at the hospital the day david was born. david will be incredibly missed.

marilee fallick williams

June 2, 2011

My heart goes out to all who knew him. Bless you.

June 2, 2011

We are so saddened to hear about the loss of David. His bright spirit will live on!! Our prayers and love go out to you and your family. Geri and Steve

Ashley Walker

June 2, 2011

We loved David, all of the LPHS students adored him. He was a blessing to be around. A wonderful guy indeed. He impacted my life in such an amazing way. I'm praying for your loss.

June 2, 2011

Our thoughts and sympathy go out to you.

-Stephen and Sarah Sandberg

Steve Benoit

June 2, 2011

Mike,I'm truly sorry to here about your son.
I pray that you and your family stay
strong thru these trying times.

Terie & Clark Fisher

June 2, 2011

Dear Patty, Mike & Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of David and Clark playing when they were little guys. May God bring you strength and comfort through the happy memories of your son.

Teri & Tony Aver

June 2, 2011

We send our sincere sympathy to the entire family. You are in our prayers. David will be missed.

Kyle Kelley

June 2, 2011

Dear Patty, Mike, Michael, Ryan, and Cara,

My prayers are with David and all of you at this most difficult time. May the love of your wonderful family and many caring friends continue to give you strength. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to each of you and the entire Killackey and Kelly family members.

June 2, 2011

My sincerest sympathies to all of the family. I will always remember David and his wonderful family. Maureen Kelly

Denise & Mark Pignotti

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,

Our deepest sympathy go out to your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Charnae Turner

June 2, 2011

David was an amazing person. Quite possibly one of the funniest people I've ever met. He made me laugh even when I didnt want to.! He made my life a little bit better just for knowing him the three years that I did.! The Killackey Family will forever be in my prayers.

June 2, 2011

Patty, my heart goes out to you and your family. May god keep you all strong through this ordeal. Tim Baldwin

Amanda Rosario

June 2, 2011

David was always the kid to make people laugh with his witty responses. He always knew how to talk to people and how to have fun. His positive impact will forever affect the many people he knew. I'm sorry for this loss, but his sun will shine upon Chicago forever.

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackeys and Kellys - We are so very sincerely sorry for your loss. We love you so much. Your cousins, George, Marypat and Shea

Alexander Kierlanczyk

June 2, 2011

My sincerest condolences to the Killackey family. We will all miss David so much. He is an amazing friend and will always be remembered.

Morgan Fontes

June 2, 2011

David was an amazing guy he will be dearly missed by all of us who knew him, I'm so sorry for the loss..

Carrie Ladowicz

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, I was so sad to hear the news of David's passing. My heart and prayers are with your family.

June 2, 2011

Dear Patty, Michael, and Family,
I am thinking of you and am very sorry. I am praying that you feel support from family and friends as you deal with this painful loss. May God hold David and your entire family in the palm of his hand.
Sending love from a childhood friend,
Terri O'Keefe Murray
Mason City, Iowa

TOM MCKILLIP

June 2, 2011

To the Killackey family our prayers are with David and your entire family, may God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Tom McKillip and family..

Robert Domasik

June 2, 2011

Our words can not adequately express the deep sorrow we have over the tragic loss of you son, David. David was a dear friend to our daughter, Lara. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will always have David in our hearts.
The Domasik family

Lisa Kunst

June 2, 2011

Dear Patty and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful, sweet young man. He will live in our hearts forever.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Lisa Kunst and Chris Tong

Donnell McLachlan

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,

I am truly sympathetic for your loss. He was a great friend, and he will be missed. My prayers are with you.

Janet

June 2, 2011

Dear Michael and Patty,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janet Anderson Davidson

Jim Angsman

June 2, 2011

Words cant describe how deeply David will be missed. He will be in our prayers and thoughts forever on. My sincerest condolences

Jetaime Sullivan

June 2, 2011

The Sullivan family (Vaughn's sister) wanted to say we are deeply sorry for your loss, and wanted to extend our condolences as well. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Donnell McLachlan

June 2, 2011

Terribly sorry for your loss. David has touched my life and the lives of many in ways inexplicable, and in such a short time. May we continue to celebrate his life by carrying on the legend of genuinity, love and great character he has left behind. He is in a better place.

Kristine Sever

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep sorrow. My son Matt Eckols and David went to Mt. Carmel together. We wouild give David rides home from school every now and then and I remember when David taught my 18 month old how to pound it. May god bless you and your family during this very difficult time.

Kristine Sever

Caron Slimak

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of David's tragic passing. He was a dear friend to Conrad. Our thoughts are with you during this time and we will forever hold David in our hearts with loving fondness.

Nathan Selk

June 2, 2011

The Selk family would like to extend our sincerest condolences on your loss. Please know our prayers are with you all!

Chris,Ritzel, Francis & Rachel Dela Pena

June 2, 2011

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We shall forever cherish all the wonderful memories we have of David. He will always be a special part of our family. Our love and prayers will always be with you all.

Elle Donoghue

June 2, 2011

He will be missed

Elle Donoghue

June 2, 2011

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. David was such a great friend and will always remain in my heart.

Aileen Prieto

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family,
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow...
May your memories give you strength and may the LOVE of those around you help you through the days ahead.
You are in our prayers!

Aileen Prieto & Elyse Garcia

Grace Kelly

June 2, 2011

Dear Kellys and Killackeys,
Praying for family and friends to comfort you and loving memories to carry you through. Sending much love across the miles.
Grace Kelly and the Rusin Family

Gail & Bill Lotak

June 2, 2011

Dear Killackey Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss. I remember meeting David when he was a baby just before we moved from Homewood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Aunt Pat Reed

June 2, 2011

My dear Killackey Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless you all.

Love, Bill & Colleen Reed

June 2, 2011

Words can not express our deepest sympathy for your horrific loss. David was a here for such a short time but will live in all our hearts forever.

Laura Bratu

June 2, 2011

Patty, words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear about David's passing. I can picture him as a little kid at the office with his cute round face full of freckles. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Cathy Tepper

June 2, 2011

Dear Patti & Mike and family,
We are thinking of you at this tender time and sending you our love. May you find peace of mind and heart soon with loving memories of your son.
Love,
Cathy and Jeff Tepper

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