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William Prindiville Obituary
William J. Prindiville, age 91, U.S. Air Corp Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of the late Helen McGarr Prindiville (Nee Hunter). Loving father of Barbara Ann Prindiville and Mary Lee (Donald) Habisohn and the late William W. Prindiville. Proud Papa of Matthew and James Habisohn. Devoted Brother of Roberta Gantz and the late Patricia Prindiville. Fond Uncle of Russell Gantz, Patricia(John)Hoekstra, Janet (Michael) Travato and the late Gregory Gantz, Megan (Martin) Boguszko and Michael Travato Jr. Dear Friend of Eleanor Healy. At the time of William's retirement in 1987, he was The Chairman of the Board and President of the Hunter Foundry Corporation, a manufacturing of Industrial Castings for the Electrical, Electronic, Telecom and Steel Industries and The U.S. Navy. He was a founding member and treasurer of the Non-Ferrous Founder's Association, as well as member of The Board of Directors of the Chicago Foundry Association. William attended Leo High School, St. Ambrose College and night school at IL Institute of Technology. In April, 1942, William enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, became a pilot and served in the North African and China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve until March, 1950 when resigned his commission. He was a 1st Pilot and instructor of Single, LargeTwin and Four Engine Aircrafts. William was a veteran member of The Beverly Country Club since 1965. Visitation Friday 3:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Funeral Saturday 9:00 A.M. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 South Pulaski Rd., to St. Walter Church for Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to St. Walter's School Foundation, 11722 S. Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643. For information call 773-783-7700 or visit www.andrewmcgann.com
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June 8, 2015
Aunt Mary, you were so good to your dad! He was such a cool guy and it was always nice to see him at your house. Whenever golf is on t.v., I'll think of him. So glad I saw him recently and he was able to tell us the story of how he Recently bought a Red car. Red. Of course he chose Red at 91 years old. RIP, Papa Bill.
Colleen Holmes Lipe
June 8, 2015
Mary and family, I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your dad's passing. I did not find out until this morning or else you would have seen me at the wake. My apologies. He was one of my favorite people. He was always so kind and thoughtful. It was always a pleasure to see him and catch up a bit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
June 5, 2015
Barb and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. Gary and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I can't believe that it has been at least 30 years since I last spoke with you. We had some good times, along with Birgit, at Jane Addams in our MSW Program. I now live in Evanston (847-864-6312) and my email is [email protected].
Love, Joan and Gary Phillips
Mary Cernauskas
June 5, 2015
Bill could not have been a better friend. I will miss his visits and his stories. I was blessed to have known him.
Lynn Chambers Barry
June 4, 2015
Barb, Mary & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have great memories of summer trips up to see everyone. Your Mom & Dad were like 2nd parents to me.
Mary Kay Valenti ( McGarr)
June 3, 2015
Our hearts are with Bill's family at this time of loss. How blessed our family was when Bill married Helen and he chose to remain an active member of the McGarr family, after our Uncle Al was killed in WWII. He was beloved by our parents, Don and Eileen McGarr. I was fortunate to have been part of the contingent that welcomed Bill home from his HonorFlight a few years ago. May your wonderful memories sustain you all. He finally has joined the rest of the "old Clan", whom I am sure were there to welcome him home!
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Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655
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