Name: Visitation for Edward F. Gilligan Sr.
Start: 2015-02-11T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward F. Gilligan Sr.

Born: Nov. 14, 1937; in Chicago, IL

Died: Feb. 6, 2015; in Park Ridge, IL

Edward F. Gilligan Sr., age 77, of Harvard passed away on February 6, 2015, in Park Ridge, Illinois.

He was born on November 14, 1937, in Chicago, the son of Edward F. and Anna Mae (Malloy) Gilligan. On April 4, 1970, he married the late Ellen D. Anderson in Chicago.

Mr. Gilligan served in the Army Corps of Engineers for 10 years, and was a graduate of Coyne Electric School. He was a union electrician with the IBEW #117 for over 40 years. During his years as an electrician he worked on the Byron Nuclear Plant, Motorola in Harvard, and the Huntley Outlet Mall. He also used his skill helping others through PADS, and many Catholic Churches in McHenry County and Necedah, WI. Edward was also a Century 21 Real Estate salesperson, a Ham Radio Operator KB9FIL, and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He gave much support to the local Food Pantry, PADS, and the church.

Edward loved to travel to Ireland to visit family. He took many road trips across the United States, and traveled to the Carribean. He loved spending time with his family. After retirement, he maintained his farm in Harvard where he enjoyed raising animals. He also spent time with his union friends enjoying breakfasts out. He enjoyed working on cars; and led a very active life volunteering for many years.

He is survived by his children, Edward F. (LeeAnn) Gilligan III, Mary Gilligan, MaryAnn (Domingo) Parada, and Michael P. (Erin) Gilligan. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Darrin Jacob, Grace Marie, and Prestan Quinn Gilligan. He leaves his sisters, Josephine Ostrowski and Rosalie Gilligan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother-in-law, Ray Ostrowski Sr.

The visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 4:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry. The visitation will continue Thursday at St. Patrick's Church 15012 St. Patrick Rd. Hartland IL from 10:00a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11:00a.m. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.

For more information please call Colonial Funeral Home at 815-385-0063 or visit colonialmchenry.com.

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Published by Northwest Herald from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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John Keohane

October 2, 2019

Edward would be pleased to know that I finally got to Ireland. In August, my wife and I went to County Cork, because my great-grandparents came from Clonakilty.

I had the good fortune to know Ed when we were both in basic training in Delta company with the U. S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood. Someone in the first platoon carried the flag pole and the company flag, the guidon, but some flunky in the 2nd had to haul the guidon stand, an upright pipe, welded to a heavy wide circle of lead or steel, so when we got to the field, the flag would not fall over.

At first it was Edward, as he was "always friendly to a fault".
You were not supposed to look happy in basic. Later my marching was noticed, and I bumped Edward. I tried, without success, to march in step.

I never saw Ed after those first months of 1960, but fifteen years ago, I found him on the internet and phoned. He talked about his work as an electrician and his involvement in his church and about that guidon stand. I know that this obituary is about the same Edward I knew so many years ago.

Through the gloom of basic training, he was my rainbow.

John Keohane
Austin, Texas
[email protected]

February 15, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the Gilligan children on the death of your father. From Bernadette-Mee Keaveney, Castlebar and Ballyglass. (First cousin to your late Mother, her mother, Annie was my mother's sister (My mother Bridget/Delia)

February 13, 2015

To the Gilligan Kids, Oh my goodness. We did not hear until today,2/13/15. Our deepest sympathies and God Bless you. Lots of memories are coming to mind. We will be praying for you. Love Anita and Kat Vanderwiel

Mary Blackshire

February 13, 2015

Condolences to the Gilligan family.
Ed,we will miss your lively contributions to Caslebar.ie.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Henry Lally

February 10, 2015

R.I.P. Ed, from all your friends on Castlebar.ie, Condolences to all the family.

Judy Simpson (Lawrence)

February 10, 2015

Ed and his sisters were part of my childhood. Many memories of parties in his mother's home in Burton's Bridge. My condolences and prayers to his family.

John Peters

February 9, 2015

We are so sorry for you loss. I had the opportunity to work with Ed and will always have fond memories of the time I knew him.

Kelly Paolo

February 9, 2015

I wish Ed Peace in his New Life with God. Bless and Guide the Family in the upcoming days and future to find comfort as a family.

Peace, KellY Paolo

John C Regner Sr

February 8, 2015

I knew Ed all his life from our High School days. I never knew him to be other than a standup guy, always friendly to a fault and willing to do anything for those he knew. He had many trials and tribulations in his life from many directions, but He was always positive in his outlook and never wavered from his Trust in God and his Faith. We will miss Ed, but know he is now enjoying his Just Reward. God Bless You, Ed. John C. Regner Sr

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