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Frances Walsh
March 13, 2006
To all the Tully family on the sad loss of Aunt Delia. RIP She was a remarkable lady and together with my dear mother Kate who died a couple of days after Aunt Delia I am sure they are enjoying their eternal home. May they both rest in peace.
Peter and Frances Walsh ( Howley )
February 14, 2006
Please accept my sympathy of the loss of your mother. She was truly a remarkable woman and will be greatly missed.
Mary & Michael Georgopulos
February 13, 2006
Dear Tom & Ellen,
I was looking for someone else's obituary and happened upon your mother's. What a wonderful way to grow up with such loving, fun-loving and prayerful parents! We offer our condolences and trust that God is keeping you and your family in His exquisite care as you grieve the loss of your mother. I also lost my father in January, so feel your loss in the truest sense of the word. We miss seeing all of you at LGCC and wish you the very best. It wasn't until we read the obit that we realized Sheila is your sister. Small world indeed. It sounds like you all have a marvelous saint in heaven already paving the way for you. God bless your family and we will remember your mother in our prayers.
John Clark
February 13, 2006
Dear Tom,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your Mom. I will remember her in my prayers.
Judy and Ken Bartels
February 8, 2006
Dear Tom, how blessed to have had your Mom for such a long time. My grandmother was Margaret Tully Cassidy and she also had a long and wonderful life (1869 - 1973). You and I spoke when I worked at Jenner & Block. We have now retired to the Fort Worth area. My Dad, Leo Cassidy, is still doing just great. He will be 93 in April and still living on his own. Our family is so fortunate. Peace to you and your family. Ken and Judy Bartels
Francie and Frank Sullivan (O'Brien)
February 6, 2006
To to Tully family,
Aunt Delia has reached the end of a wonderful and full life. She was always a true lady and was very good to all of us. We will miss her dearly. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
The Sullivan Family
Dan O'Rourke
February 6, 2006
Dear Tom,
I would like to express my condolences at the passing of your mother. She was a great lady: Mary Laney had it right. Thanks for everything.
Dan and Linda Berck
February 4, 2006
Dear Tom and family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May God bless and hold her in the" hollow of his hand."
Dan Harrington
February 4, 2006
Dear Sherwood family-
Please accept the condolenses of all the Harringtons. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers for your mother and grandmother.
Sincerely-
Dan and all the Harrington clan
Mercedes Savage/Rio
February 3, 2006
Dear Sheila..I remember your lovely mom as if it were yesterday. What a book of memories you and your family must have as you sit around the table remembering the long life of a great woman. Mercedes Savage Rio
Margaret and Brendan Phelan
February 3, 2006
To all our Tully cousins our sincere sympathies on Aunt Delia's death. She was an inspiration for all of us and we were constantly amazed at her interest in everyone and everything. We will all miss her.
Mary Ann O'HARA
February 3, 2006
Dear Marguerite and family:
You often spoke about how vibrant and fun your mother was and although we did not know her, just to hear you speak of her, makes me realize how much you all will miss her.
What wonderful memories you must have and how great to have such a terrific mother and family.
Pat & Mary Ann O'Hara
Barbara Palumbo
February 3, 2006
Dear Marguerite: I was sad to learn of the passing of your beloved Mother. I was not fortunate to know her but the article in the Tribune certainly gave me a "snapshot" of what she was like - a very interesting, full of life, grand lady! I have no doubt that she will lose no time in setting up a card game in her new Heavenly Home! Love, Barbara
Laura Kapp
February 3, 2006
My sincere sympathies to the Tully and Ricker family at this time of sorrow. May life and Christ sustain you during your grief.
Laura Kapp
Deborah Cavanagh
February 3, 2006
To all the Tully's:
Our prayers are with you from my whole family in Streator, IL who said "they were honored to know Delia Tully and thought very highly of her". As for I thanks to Ellen & Tom for letting me get to know her as I worked and took care of your whole family. The one thing I will never forget is when I was cleaning the kitchen in Calif. and she said "I'm going to make a man lucky some day to have me". Then Tom & Ellen Tully fixed me up with their nephew Mike and I married into a wonderful, loving family. Now I'm lucky.
maureen flavin
February 3, 2006
Sheila
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Many Friday nights were spent in your basement in Chicago taking our dancing lessons back in the 60s. I remember your mom always smiling by the washing machine as we came in the back door.Thank you for great childhood memories.
Maureen (Hayes)Flavin
Richard Welsh
February 3, 2006
Sherwoods and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother
Lois and Richard Welsh
Angela O'Grady
February 3, 2006
To the Tully family:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Delia. I spent a wonderful summer with her (and you all) in 1985 and will always remember the warmth, kindness and generosity extended to me. My thoughts are with you all at this time. God Bless.
Sheila O'Brien
February 3, 2006
Dear Sheila and Family,
Wayne, the girls and I send our prayers and sympathies to you. Weren't you lucky to have been blessed with so wonderful a mother? And, we have been blessed with her through you, your family and your teaching of Irish dance and culture. She has touched so many lives.
You are in our thoughts at this time.
Fondly, Sheila O'Brien & Wayne Andersen and Girls
Kristin O'Rourke Salamanca
February 2, 2006
Dearest Sheila, Tara and all of the Tullys and Driscolls,
It was amazing to read about Delia's long life in which she was certainly surrounded by a giant family full of many loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
May Delia bring your peace as she watches over you in the days, weeks and months to come.
Much love,
Kree
Thomas Madden
February 2, 2006
To the Family of Mrs. Michael Tully,
Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Mrs Delia Tully; May the Lord Bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madden and Family
Maureen Baldwin
February 2, 2006
Dear Tully family,
Like so many others, I was saddened, yet happy to hear of Aunt Delia finally going to heaven. What a wonderful life she has had.
I am Frank and Francie Sullivan's (O'Brien)' daughter. Aunt Delia was at all the family events. These past years, I've been telling my children some of the great stories that I have heard about her, my Grandma Margaret, and the rest of the family growing up in Ireland.
While its sad to see her go, I know she is in heaven having a grand ole time and chatting it up with everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maureen Baldwin
Pamela Wilk
February 2, 2006
Our sympathy and prayers go to each of you. Delia was always so pleasant and we enjoyed many conversations. Our daughter, Jennifer, liked coming to Delia's for lessons from Sheila. Delia always had a kind word for all. She will be missed, but special memories will keep her spirit alive. God's blessings to all. Wally and Pam Landers Wilk
Jim, Peg, & Margaret Loftus
February 2, 2006
To all the Tully Family,
Although we are far apart, we hold you close in our hearts.
Delia, was one in a million, we wish we could have said goodbye.
She always had a smile to share, time to give, and time to care.
She had a loving nature, and a heart of gold.
These are the memories we will hold forever, of the days when we were all together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
JoAnn Venditti Barcal
February 2, 2006
Sheila and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was a student of yours in the mid 1960s and have the greatest memories of my lessons and competitions. I might have been one of your only Italian students at that time. Every St. Patricks day the precious memories are brought back like it was yesturday. However, I do not have one photo of any of it. That part always disappointed me. Thank you so much for being a wonderful part of my childhood memories. JoAnn Venditti Barcal
Maureen Quinn
February 2, 2006
Margarite and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mother. The winds are at her back and your Dad is waiting at the gate to greet her.
God Bless,
Maureen
Mary Barrett
February 2, 2006
Sheila,
What a remarkable life. I know you will all miss her terribly but how many people are fortunate to live that long and enjoy it as much as she did. God Bless her.
Love,
Mary and John
Barbara Aeberly & Sons
February 2, 2006
Irene & Jim: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. "May her noble soul be at the right hand side of God"
Michael Guimon, OSM
February 2, 2006
To all the Tully Family,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you on the death of your mother, Delia. What an inspiration she was to me and so many, many others.
I have so many fond memories of her. I was so happy to have been with her as we welcomed our cousins from Kilasser, Cloonlumney, Swinford, Co. Mayo, Thanksgiving weekend at Assumption Church in Chicago. I enjoyed many a cup of tea, a slice of soda bread and good conversation in her kitchen on Monitor. She was so proud of the booklet that told the story of her life from Kilasser to Chicago.
I am so sorry I can not be with you at this time. Please know that I am with you in spirit and you are in my prayers. I will celebrate Mass for her in our Servite Community on Friday in Berkeley, CA. God Bless, Fr. Michael Guimon, OSM
Kathy Zalecki (Tuohy)
February 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Tully family. I have many fond memories of all of you and am grateful for them but, I must say, your mother(my aunt & godmother)Delia was at the center of each memory. The parties in the basement which flowed out to the backyard, staying overnight with Sheila, enjoying wonderful meals at a very long kitchen table, and getting to sit on the living room furniture (with the plastic covers)!
Thank you aunt Delia for your kindness. You will be missed.
bernadette griffin speropulos
February 1, 2006
Irene
My deepest sympathy to you and your family,God bless you.
Bernie George & Andrew.
Maureen&Micheál Murphy
February 1, 2006
A great lady has gone home to God and we are all saddened. How fortunate we are to have met her so recently in her own lovely home where she shared her photos of family and friends. The pride she took in each of you was so evident. We also recalled memories of trips back to Ireland and how exciting those days were for us and for her. Thank you to all the Tullys who made all that possible. We feel sure that there is a big ceili in Heaven tonight with Aunt Delia and Uncle Mike leading the dance.
Pat Tuohy
February 1, 2006
To the whole Tully Family,
Our prayers and fondest wishes go out to you at the passing of Aunt Delia. I guess I should be more accustomed to this kind of thing. But I can't get out of my mind that this is for older people. I guess that's us.
Pat and Dee Tuohy
Margaret Kissane Hernandez
February 1, 2006
I am Dolores Kissane's daughter and have very vivid memories of Mrs. Tully standing at the washing machine in the Chicago bungalo collecting my $2 for Irish dance lessons. That was where I first met John Sherwood. Later I would become his friend. My mother married Tom's college roommate and my mom's best friend has a sister who is a Tully. So many connections. Your family is big and beautiful. God Bless you during this time. May Delia be at peace in Heaven.
Margaret Kissane Hernandez
Dolores and Paul pray for you as well.
Mary Ann Griffin
February 1, 2006
To all the Tullys,
My deepest sympathy to the beautiful Tully family. You were blessed to have your mom for so many years. She was a true imspiration to you all.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Griffin
Marty Mueller
February 1, 2006
Mike C. (& Deb), I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandmother...what a long and fruitful life she led! She's now in heaven with the Lord, looking out for you and your family every day.
If there's anything you need, please call.
Peace to you and the family.
Mary and Kiersten Soderlund
February 1, 2006
Sheila,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
ed/margie bock
February 1, 2006
tom, please accept our prayers and expression of sympathy on behalf of your mom....
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