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Kevin McEvilly Obituary
Kevin J. McEvilly, 50, of Belleville, Ill., born May 18, 1955, in East St. Louis, Ill., died on Friday, April 14, 2006, at his residence with his family and friends at his side.
Kevin was a graduate of Assumption High School in 1973 and of the University of Illinois in 1979. He was the owner of the Shamrock Insurance for 10 years and previously worked as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance and later New York Life Insurance. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Cahokia, Ill. Kevin was a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed life to the fullest. His Catholic faith and Irish heritage were an important part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and fraternal grandparents.
He is survived by his three sons, Patrick , Daniel and Michael McEvilly all of Belleville, Ill.; his parents, Daniel and Teresa, nee Smith, McEvilly; a sister, Ann McEvilly of Belleville, Ill.; former wife, Carol, nee Rittenhouse, Fritz; survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many wonderful friends.
Kevin had a sincere and profound appreciation for his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Urban Program or The Luekemia and Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter-St Louis, 77 Westport Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, Mo., 63146.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.
Funeral: Funeral procession to leave at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, from Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill., for a noon Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Jack McEvilly, the Rev. John Myler and Deacon Stanley Konieczny co-officiating. Interment will be in Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin McEvilly
Cody Davis
May 13, 2006
To the McEvillys,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. McEvilly's death. Keep your heads up.
Melissa Dawson-Summers
April 20, 2006
Kevin was a great friend to my dad and my family he will be sadly missed.
Cass Coughlin
April 17, 2006
Danny, Pat, and Michael,
Carmen and I send our sympathy and condolences. I wish we could be there, but know you and Mac will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Cass and Carmen
Kirk McIntosh
April 17, 2006
To the McEvilly Clan:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of one of my college roommates at the University of Illinois at the young age of 50. Although I hadn't kept up with Kevin much after his wedding, I often thought about him and the good times we had in college. He spoke proudly of his family and Irish heritage all the time, and always seemed to have a witty saying at the appropriate time. I will not forget his playful teasing about his nerdy engineering roommates, or the good times we had playing pinball and drinking Stroh's in the Illini Inn after a night of studying, or "rocking out" after classes ended on Friday afternoons. How many roommates would allow a large tarantula to stay in the same room they slept in? Kevin did. To Kevin's parents, his children, his sister Ann, cousin David, Carol, and his aunts and uncles-- my sincerest condolences. Kirk
Maryann Nester
April 17, 2006
Dear Uncle Danny,Aunt Theresa and Ann... Our thoughts and prayers are with you..your're in our hearts. Much Love, Maryann Joe, Riley and Jeffrey..
Julie Rickmann
April 17, 2006
Dear Pat and Danny, I am so sorry about your Dad. My prayers are with all of you. Love always, Julie
Valerie and Danny Delaney
April 17, 2006
To the Family of Kevin,
We havent seen Kevin in years, but we remember all the good times and smiles he brought to many friends he associated with at St Martins,especially the CYO days. He did love people and was proud of his Irish heritage. We are sure you will have fond and happy memories. For what else could there be. May God Bless You all. Kevin is now enjoying his eternal life in the arms of God resting in peace.
Sheila O'Brien
April 16, 2006
Dear McEvilly Family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you. What a shock to see Kevin's name in the obituaries. There were many happy times at Assumption/St. Teresa's.
Always, Sheila O'Brien
Thomas O'Brien
April 16, 2006
Deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Always, Tom O'Brien
Evan LeBlanc
April 16, 2006
I knew Kevin and his sons. Kevin was a great man, as well as kind and loving. He will be greatly missed!!
Chris & Stephanie McCann
April 16, 2006
Dear Patrick, Daniel and Michael, and all of Kevin's family,
Your Dad will be sorely missed by all of us, his little Holy Family "family". He was a great guy with a heart of gold (and green). All the little Mac's in this family will be keeping him in our hearts and our prayers.
Brian and Cindy Chapman
April 15, 2006
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Kevin.Many great memories come to mind of the great McEvilly Family parties and events we attended.May he rest in peace knowing we all appreciated his presence.
Denny Wheat
April 15, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Mark Tampow
April 15, 2006
Pipes, Dan--
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Mac. He was a great man and will be sincerely missed.
Patrick Keefe
April 15, 2006
My respect for you was profound, Mac. I'm going to miss you.
A rt Roscow
April 15, 2006
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Patrick Brennan
April 15, 2006
Marcel:
My deepest sympathy is with you
Carol (LEVY) Lengerman
April 15, 2006
Dear Ann,
I was so shocked and saddened to read of Kevin's death. I just happened to be in town for Easter when I came across this notice online. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your parents and his sons.
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