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William Devoney Obituary

Loving husband of Arlene Devoney; beloved father of Kathleen, Dean, Tia, Joie, William Jr., Edward, Anthony and Dori; cherished grandfather of seventeen. Heaven has gained a superhero and now he is our guardian angel.

Visitation Friday, December 20, 2019 from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169; and Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers at 10:45 A.M. proceeding to Queen of the Rosary, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 for a 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian burial. Entombment to follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, Illinois.

This Life Tributes page has been created to make it easy for Family and Friends to share memories, photos and videos.

For further information about this funeral; please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 19, 2019.

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Robert Shanahan

December 19, 2019

19 December 2019

May Bill rest in the Lord's Peace until we meet again. He was a loyal and caring friend who will be missed. His family and friends will mourn his passing and rejoice in his triumph.

You be in our prayers and thoughts,

Bob and Barbara

Robert E. and Barbara J. Shanahan
Park Ridge, Illinois

December 19, 2019

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.

Lorie Emmerich, PT

December 19, 2019

Such a sweet, sweet man. Condolences to the family.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 18, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Bill will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 22 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd.) In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2550 W Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Dec

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2550 W Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Dec

21

Prayer Service

10:45 a.m.

Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2550 W Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Dec

21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Queen of the Rosary

750 W. Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL

Dec

21

Entombment

St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery

Palatine, IL

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Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2550 W Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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