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for Michael Herlihey
Patrick Herlihey
July 17, 2015
Blessed be his soul.
American Cancer Fund
February 26, 2014
The staff of American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Dr. Herlihey's passing. We have just received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Debra Egan
January 13, 2014
My sincere condolence to you Mrs. Herlihey, Maureen, Mary Ellen, Jimmy and all your families. Dr. Herlihey has held a special place in my heart since I was about 7 years old. I feel very lucky to have known him and have very fond memories. What a caring and compassionate Dr. and a fun loving human being. You are all in my thoughts & prayers... Deb
January 8, 2014
To Mary Ellen, Yvonne and the entire family.
We are so sorry to learn of Dr. Herlihey's passing. We enjoyed visiting with him when he came to visit you. He was a lovely, kind and generous man. His smile could light up an entire room. I know he will be deeply missed.
Jane McAtee Joseph Sjostrom and family
Tom Tunney
January 7, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Herlihey family. Wish I could have shared more time with you all. I tried to stop by a few times to the Albany address, hoping to reconnect after young Mike's passing. Still remember all the great times with Mike – around town, wrestling together at Brother Rice, on Mike's motorcycle, and at Paddock Lake, where he taught me water ski. But what I remember most fondly was the evidences of a warm, caring family, and the work of Dr. Herlihey, as a pillar of the community. What a great example to all of us.
Monserrat Bastos
January 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Herlihey was indeed a fine human being and an excellent joke teller. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. I wish you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold your hearts.
With deepest sympathy,
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Who says you can't get a good education in a one room schoolhouse?
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Christmas in Central Park 2012
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59 years, an everlasting love
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Former light heavyweight collegiate boxing champion of Canada
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All 7 Herlihey siblings in Downeyville
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Ray Konrath
January 1, 2014
To the entire Herlihey family our deepest condolences on your loss,I had the pleasure of knowing Doc for over 25 yrs.,he was a great man and very well liked by all my pets,he helped us out in times of need which is very hard to find somebody like that,he will never be forgotten
December 31, 2013
Remember the days on the board of the CVMA? You were always an inspiration to all of us: a good friend, a respected veterinarian, a true gentleman. Thanks, Mike!
Carolyn and Jorg H Hoogeweg DVM
Mary Ann Cody
December 31, 2013
Herlihey Family, I offer my profound sympathy as this world has lost a great, compassionate man. His legacy however continues in the hearts of all those he touched. Doc was a very respectable and honorable man as well as a mentor and father figure. I consider myself very fortunate to have worked for him all during my formative high school and college years. I witnessed his generosity to clients who were experiencing financial difficulty, his compassion to clients who lost their family pet, his encouragement of his employees, his comfort to animals, his desire to continue to expand his knowledge and his love for his family. He led by example and set high standards which strengthened my work ethic and led me to a successful career in the animal field. I have also treasured the Christmas parties at your house, the summer parties at Paddock Lake, the joke telling times and even the banjo playing days. Doc will be sorely missed but he will always live on in our hearts and memories.
Henry Graske
December 30, 2013
Dr. Herlihey was the reason at age 10 that I wished to become a Veterinarian. He allowed me to work as a veterinary assistant between my junior and senior years at the University of Illinois Veterinary College. Then he gave me my first job as and associate. He was my mentor and was always there to support me in all my endeavors. He guided with support and trust. Gayle and I were fortunate to attend yearly Christmas with Mike and Yvonne for decades.
Dr. Henry F. Graske, Jr.
December 30, 2013
Dear Yvonne and family, Doc always knew how special he was to me. Just as he was to put an add in the journal I called him to ask if any positiins were open. It was meant to be I was so lucky to have such a wonderful mentor and friend. He came to me when I most needed a mentor,father,collegue and friend. We had such wonderful times working together and I was made to feel like part of the family. He always loved what he did and knew how to enjoy life. He adored his wife Yvonne, a most beautiful couple and laughed much with his many friends. A great story teller and barbershopper and banjo player to boot. I will miss this man that gave me so much. You are all in my prayers ,
Joan(Tyminski)and Steve Czapla.
Jim & Joan Eggers
December 30, 2013
To The Herlihey Family,
Doctor Herlihey was a man who prioritized his life. First was the care and love he gave his family and then his love of animals. I'm sure all miss his devotion to them and his faith.
December 30, 2013
So sorry to hear of his death. I had worked at his Evergreen hospital as a relief veterinarian a number of years ago. I was always impressed on how nice and pleasant of a person and how professional he was as a veterinarian. i will miss Doc
Dan Boyle DVM
Rachael Fedor
December 30, 2013
Deasest Herlihey Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Herlihey. He was such a beauftiful compassionate man and a wonderful Dr. to our beloved pets. Our son enjoyed the trips to the vet to see him. Going to the vet isn't the same now. He will always hold a special place in our hearts! Love David, Rachael (Smok)& Nathan- especially Vinny!
A toast to a life well lived !
Maureen Carson
December 30, 2013
Dr. Gordon Smok
December 30, 2013
Dearest Yvonne and Family, most sincerest condolences and prayers...I am saddened to hear of the loss of such a great man that I will always consider my adopted grandfather/father and mentor. From taking me in as my first job at Hilltop where I started off as just a kennel worker, to where I learned and grew to become a technician learning from both Dr. Herlihey and Mike, to becoming friends with Mike, to then finishing after completion of Vet school learning in the end to be a veterinarian. Blessed to always consider Doc as my mentor, and family. A more compassionate, loving and wise man I have not known, and if in life I can become at least half the man I knew him to be...than well I can feel privileged. From the animals he cared for to the people whose lives he touched, and the family he created, He will be forever a blessing to this world...
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Dearest Yvonne and family, We were all saddened to hear of your precious husband and father's passing. He was a very special man to our family, especially Gordon. Gordon loved and cherished him as not only an employer but a mentor and adopted grandfather. He looked up to him and respected everything he taught him and showed him. He wouldn't be a Vet today if it wasn't for Doc and his influence and encouragement. He lovingly took care of all our dogs as well as our daughters dog too. Never has there been such a loving, generous and caring man. We pray that God will give you comfort and encouragement now as you have to say good bye for now. We know he is reunited with his children who have gone before him and that Jesus is holding him now in his arms too. Thank you for all the years you shared that wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by us all. All our love and prayers, John and Kathy Smok and all our family!
December 30, 2013
Dearest Yvonne and family, we're all so sorry to hear of the passing of your precious husband and father! He was not only a wonderful Dr. to all of our pets, but a wonderful employer, mentor and adopted grandfather to our son Gordon! He wouldn't be a VET today if it wasn't for all the encouragement Doc always was to him. From the moment he began working at the hospital in Evergreen Park to today, he has always had such great love for Dr. Herlihey, he admired his generosity and honesty and has been guided by that example. We cherished his smile and thoughtfulness. He was always so generous to us when he cared for our dog and would always give us "Gordon's discount" even when we protested! He'd just smile... We pray for God to comfort and fill you with his strength as you say good bye for now, for he's at peace and joined with his precious children who have gone before him and safe at home with Jesus. All our love and prayers John and Kathy Smok and family
Marilyn Edwards
December 30, 2013
With deepest sympathy and a prayer that god's love will comfort you in your sorrow.
December 29, 2013
Maureen, Joe and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Dad. We know your heart is heavy but also know you are a lucky lady to have wonderful memories from a life well lived. Jody and Joe Annotti
Noël Brusman
December 29, 2013
I was privileged to be a teacher at Evergreen Park High School when Dr. Herlihey was on the school board. He personified kindness and caring for students and teachers alike. My young son had a white rat with a tumor and Dr. Herlihey operated on it - pro bono. He was an outstanding man and a great credit to his family, his profession and the village.
Susan Schirmacher
December 29, 2013
To the Herlihey Family,
I was so sorry to read about Mike's passing. He has taken care of our dogs since 1964. I will forever remember his kindness. He used to bring the five of us kids into the exam room so we could see what he was doing to our dog. A more special person you could not ask for. He helped us through the loss of three dogs. What a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed. God bless you all.
December 29, 2013
What a great man and a beautiful, loving family. We have so many wonderful memories of sharing musical moments with Mike.
The Suchers
Jack and Marge Henry
December 29, 2013
Mike, you added so much joy to our Christmas for many years. The caroling party each year is a memory to cherish. You and Yvonne were always the perfect hosts to throngs. We will miss you but will keep you close in our hearts, as we know many others will too.
Phil & Maureen Herlihey
December 28, 2013
Dear Uncle Mike,
Thank you for the years of love, encouragement and laughter. You will always be with us.
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