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DONALD LAWLER Obituary
Donald P. Lawler, age 76 years, 11 months, 11 days. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Darlene, nee Rammelsberg; devoted father of Philip (Nettie), Brian (Angela), and Tracy (Mark) McCarthy; loving grandfather of Megan and Eric Lawler, and Kaitlyn and Jessica McCarthy; dear brother-in-law of Irene (the late Paul) Lawler. Forty years service with Pizza Kitchen-Chicago. Don was also a devout White Sox fan. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700 W), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Denis Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Please make donations to the Salvation Army, 9000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, 60455. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com, (708) 974-4410. 
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD LAWLER
July 13, 2011
Miss You & Love You
robert wilsopn
June 8, 2011
tracy ,brian,phil sorry about your dad passing i like working with your dad he`s was very funny man always calling me booby wilson i`m going to miss him alway with the funny story he always told
Brad Stoneking
June 8, 2011
I write this wishing I could be there, but knowing that Grandpa would prefer me to remember him for the person he was, not the disease that took his life. I will always remember the good times with him, my first Sox game, his hatred of Pizza, his love of Cooperstown, and of course his "colorful" language. It's sad to think that I won't see him again, but I'm glad to have known him when he was happy and healthy. He may be gone now, but he will never be forgotten.
John Migas
June 7, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Donny's passing.
It was 1973 when I worked my first day at the Kitchen. It still is one of my favorite jobs that I ever had. Donny was alot of fun to work with even though he was the boss.
In all the years I worked at the Kitchen, I remember Donny taking off one Saturday. He, Dick and I believe Ronnie or Mr. McGee took the wives to see "The Sting". He and Dick called the Kitchen every chance they got. We only made about 6 house pies that night. Mmmm, I think that was Ricky's idea to make them.
As Harry would say, "Oh for the long one". What about "Oh for a Pizza Kitchen pizza" right about now.......
He will always be in my thoughts......
John Migas(Michigan)
John Cook
June 7, 2011
hey Trace my condolence to you and your family. We all knew how much u loved and cared about your father.there is nothing that we can say to ease your pain but i just want to let u know we all love you and we are here for u. We are all family
Phyllis Godwin
June 7, 2011
I never had the pleasure of actually met Mr. Lawler, but did have the pleasure
of working for his son in NC and hearing many loving stories about him from his son Chip.
May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow - and always.
Chip - you and yours are in our prayers!
Phyllis Godwin
John Cavallone
June 7, 2011
Tracy, Mark, Kaitlyn and Jessica, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
-John Cavallone and Family
David Gaidas and Family
June 7, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
L. Villa
June 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Lawler/McCarthy families. I pray that you find comfort in each. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
June 6, 2011
Darlene our deepest sympathy, to you and your family.May GOD comfort each and every one. Robert & Tonja Dorsey
June 6, 2011
Tracy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace and the eternal light shine upon him.
Kim & Pete Thomas
Maria Matias
June 6, 2011
Tracy, there are no words that will replace the sadness you and your family are experiencing, but I hope that you will lean on us for support, love and anything else you could possibly need during this very difficult time.
The wonderful memories your dad has recorded forever in the lives of your family, yourself and everyone he knew will live on forever.
Mucho Amor,
Maria, Armando, and Marco Matias
June 6, 2011
Dear Tracy, Mark, Katilyn and Jessica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time. Love Bruce and Linda and Jusin
June 6, 2011
Tracy -
I never knew your Father personally but I felt like I did because of you. He sounded like a great Dad! May God bless you and your family at this time.
Jackie Thompson, S&C
Laurin Zawacki
June 6, 2011
Don was a part of our family and will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the whole Lawler & McCarthy family's.
Our prayers and thoughts will be with all of you in this time of loss.
With love, Joe, Lauri, Michael, Lizzi & Danny Zawacki
Barbara Barrow
June 6, 2011
Dearest Tracy & Family:
My sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. May God and loving memories of your Dad give you comfort.
God Bless.
Barb Barrow & family.
Grace Atento
June 6, 2011
My sincere sympathies to all the love ones you left behind. May your memories comfort them and may God Bless you all.
You are all forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Sullivan
June 6, 2011
Dear Tracy, Mark, Katilyn and Jessica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this time. Love, Lori, Mike, Maggie, Marty and Molly
Cindy Joens
June 6, 2011
I have many memories of the girl's birthday parties with Mr Lawler. He would always tease me about the cubs and white sox.....Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
BIll Baker
June 6, 2011
Many an evenings while in college I was grateful for dinning on a cold Pizza Kitchen prepared by Mr. Lawler and his son Brian.
I enjoyed talking White Sox, Bears and the matters of the day with Mr. Lawler.
Our prayers are with you.
Bill Baker and family.
June 6, 2011
Daddy,
Each second that passes our lives are changing with you not being with us here on earth. You are truly our Trooper through everything that you went through and our Fighter for fighting every minute, second of your days for us and you are truly our HERO! Daddy, we MISS YOU and LOVE YOU! Forever in our HEARTS!
Fern Bauman
June 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Fern Bauman and family
Cecilia Manno
June 5, 2011
Dear Darlene and Family,
So sorry to hear about Don's passing.
Although I cannot attend the services, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Claudia Hunter
June 5, 2011
My deepest sympathies at Mr. Lawler's passing. A truly great man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
May all of the special memories that you shared with him bring you comfort during this most dfficult time.
Kathryn Knaack
June 5, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Kathryn, Karolyn and Sterling
June 5, 2011
# 1 DAD. Will truly be missed!!!
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