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Mark J. Walsh

1961 - 2020

Mark Walsh Obituary

Mark J. Walsh, age 58 of River Forest, died suddenly; beloved husband of Eva nee DiGilio; loving father of Mark, Jack, James, Charlie and Joe ; dear brother of Patrick (Elizabeth "Lou"), Brian (fiancée Debbie Gansauer), Kate (Patrick) Hennessy, Annie (Donna Coates) Walsh, and the late Richard A. Jr. (Roberta); fond uncle, cousin and friend of many; devoted son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Patricia "Patsy" Walsh. Mark was a 1979 graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School and graduated from The University of Arizona in 1983. He was a successful commodities trader and in 1992 created the Mark J. Walsh & Company, an options and futures trading fund. Mark enjoyed playing sports, coaching basketball, golfing and spending time at Lake Geneva, but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Friends and family will meet at St. Luke Church on Friday for mass at 10 a.m. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to JOHN MALONE "JJM52" SCHOLARSHIP (https://www.fenwickfriars.com/support/john-malone-jm52-scholarship-/), in honor of Mark's nephew, are appreciated. Funeral info: drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708-383-3191

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 12, 2020.

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John Cronin

February 15, 2020

Eva and family
So very sorry to hear of Mark's sudden passing.
A wonderful husband and great father.
Mark always had a smile and kind word.
What a loss.

Daniel Healy

February 14, 2020

May your wings shine brightly as I follow your trail of stardust in the heavenly skies.
God Bless.

Paul McCarthy

February 14, 2020

Sorry for your loss!Paul and Rosemary McCarthy

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John Weston

February 12, 2020

Dear Eva and family, I was very saddened to hear about Mark's passing. From way back when we were young kids the one thing that always stood out about Mark to me was his wonderful sense of humor. He was an extremely nice guy and always very humble. Our father's were dear friends and I'd known Mark and Dickie since we were very young lads. My late brother Tommy was good friends with Mark. Whenever Mark was around, we always had a great time. He was one of those rare individuals that just lit up the room with his personality, a real class act. May Mark rest in eternal peace. I'm praying for you and your family, Eva. God Bless all of you. Mark left this world far too soon.

Sincerely,

John Weston

February 12, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

Barbara Barkley from Namtor, Inc.

February 12, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Michael Atwater

February 11, 2020

Mark was a kind person and a great colleague in the futures space. He was a client of ours for many, many years. He will be missed.

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13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home

203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

Feb

14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Luke Church

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CLOSED-Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home

203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

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