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WILLIAM NOLAN Obituary
William M. Nolan, 76, US Navy Veteran, Ret. Captain CFD; beloved husband of Joan, nee Dowling; devoted father of Julie (Edward, CFD) Ryan, Mark, David (Hope), Joanne (Mike) Tully, Kevin (Jennifer), William (Rose) and Katy (Terry) Tully; proud grandfather of 21, great-grandfather of three; loving son of the late Bud and Julia Nolan; dear brother of the late Ed (the late Mary). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Very proud alumnus of Mount Carmel High School. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Cajetan Church, Mass 12 Noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the CFD Widows and Orphans Fund, 20 S. Clark, Chicago, IL 60603 will be appreciated. Info., 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM NOLAN
February 28, 2012
God Bless Bill and we al know that He has....
Curt Erler
Jim Creevy
February 27, 2012
Bill and family--I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
February 27, 2012
The Nolan Family,
So very sorry to hear about William. God only chooses the best. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
We miss him, all ready.
Love, Pat and Tom Nau and Florence
Mary Henderson
February 26, 2012
Dear Aunt Joanie, Cousins & families,
I was shocked upon hearing of Uncle Bill's passing. He was always my favorite uncle & I often wished he were my Dad instead. I'm so sad I didn't receive the news in time to travel home for the services, but please know my heart & prayers are with you in your loss of such a wonderful husband, father, & Chief. I still remember way back when he was featured in a newspaper story about how he comforted & stayed w/ a lady who was trapped in a serious (train?) wreck until she was freed finally. He was a true hero with a heart of gold & will be sorely missed by all who had the honor of knowing him in this life. Love, Mary Kay Nolan
February 26, 2012
With our deepest sympathy to Joan and the Nolan family. Bill was not only a guy we could call on to help us make our old home liveable but, he was a kind and fun gentleman. He was a rare man.
God bless and keep him and his family. He will be missed.
Dan Coughlin and Family
Michael Scarnavack and family
February 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Nolan family for their tremendous loss.I know how much he was missed on the CFD, and I can only imagine how much he will be missed by his family.I feel lucky to have worked and learned from such a great fireman and a wonderful guy. They just don't make e'm like that anymore !!!
CFD Pipes & Drums
February 25, 2012
Pride, Honor & Tradition
We are all better for knowing you, and the world is less without you.
OSULLIVANS
February 24, 2012
He just touched everyone , David said, Bill had a way to just change the mood and direct the whole conversation to realization , everything would work out and be OKAY. what a wonderful gesture to remark of a Father.H e was teaching his son(family) and still comforting them. However it was William who was leaving this life. I listened an realized one more time, He was at peace with himself, and only had concern for his family and loved ones.Mr. Nolan I'll never forget you, for you have touched so many people. WE LOVE YOU..... THANK YOU, YOU SHINE ABOVE US ALL......
LOVE ALWAYS
THE O'SULLIVANS
Bernie and Tom Fox
February 24, 2012
Dear Joan and Nolan Family - Our deepest sympathy, you all are in and will continue to be in our prayers.
My description of Bill Nolan - Husband, Father, Grandfather, Hero, Role Model - what every man should hope to be. The Nolan Family and Mt. Carmel have lost a wonderful leader.
May His soul rest in eternal peace. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel pray for all. God Bless and be with the Nolans.
Bernie and Tom Fox
St. Felicitas and Mt. Carmel
February 24, 2012
We always remember Mr. Nolan from Kennedy Park and you could be sure that he was saying hello and how are you. He was the nicest man. He will be missed, may he rest in peace.
The Terry McEldowney Family
February 24, 2012
Our deepest sympathies go out to Kevin and his family at this time From Dave and Carrie Dobson
Bonnie Schulz
February 24, 2012
Joanne, Mike and family,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Bonnie, Paul and family
Ron & Marybeth Szczesniak
February 24, 2012
Bill was a fixture on the sidelines of the Mount Carmel Freshman games. A great
man, father, fireman, grandpa, husband. They don't come much better than Bill. God bless him and his wonderful family.
Michael Nolan
February 24, 2012
Our deepest condolences to your family. I will always remember Mr. Nolan's warm smile!
Mike, Bridget,and the Nolan kids, especially Meghan and Brianna
February 24, 2012
Dear Joan, Dolly & I were so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was such a wonderful guy to be around. He had a marvelous career in the Fire Dept. and I was very proud to work alongside him. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely Jack Schneidwind
Bill Crous
February 24, 2012
So sorry about your loss. We always enjoyed his pleasant good humor especially during little league season. Where did all the time go. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Georgia and Bill Crous
Jackie Maher
February 24, 2012
Dave and family,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family! He has lived a full life. I can see the resemblance of you David in his photo. Hang in there and if you need anything, please call me. Love to all! God Bless!
Patrick Nolan
February 24, 2012
I was very sad to hear the news of Uncle Bill. Like my brother Dan said I wish our two families were able to a to be closer over the years. My sympathies to the whole family.
February 24, 2012
Our thoughts are with the entire Nolan family.
The Kravitz Family
February 24, 2012
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
Respectfully, Andrew Schlee, Truck 30, Ret.
February 24, 2012
DEAR JOAN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU
AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. BILL WAS A KIND
AND SWEET MAN. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM WHEN HE CAME TO VISIT IN TENNESSEE. LOVE TO ALL. RUTH LEWIS
Bill DESMOND
February 23, 2012
Dear Joan and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful guy. He was a good, good man. There was no better person to chat with and learn about all things Mt. Carmel. You are in our prayers and may Our Lady of MC pray for all of you.
Bill & Annie Desmond
Susan K Graves
February 23, 2012
Dear neighbor Bill: I once got so mad at my boss, I thought I'd better redirect my anger toward something a little more productive, so I dry-walled the garage and hired you to tape the seams. You were always around to tie up the loose ends. P.S. that old television I took 15 years ago, when you threw it in the trash… still works in my brother's house. What a guy, Captain! God bless your family today and always. Susan
February 23, 2012
Bill, Rosie, twins and family we are sadden by your loss. Your dad was always one of my favorite people to talk to about Mount Carmel football after our games. He and all of you will forever be in our prayers. Our Lady of Mount Carmel pray for you all.
Love Cathi, Tom, Derek and Dominic Sulo
Paul Johansson
February 23, 2012
Words cannot express the sorrow I have for the Nolan family. Mr. "N" was the finest, most gentle and giving man I have ever known. Thank you for letting me borrow your tools when my Dad didn't have the right one for the job. I always knew you were right around the corner to save the day.You will be missed Mr. "N", rest in peace!
February 23, 2012
Dear Joan and Family
Kathy and I are very sorry to hear of Bill's death May He Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Bill was a great Man of Carmel and a great Fireman. I was honored to work with Bill on the Chicago Fire Dept, and to sit in the stands at Mt Carmel Football games. May Our Lady of Mt Carmel hold Him in Her arms until we meet again. God be with the Nolan Family,
Frank and Kathy O'Connor
February 23, 2012
Dear Joanie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill. This a great loss to many since he touched so many lives with his humor and generosity. He will be missed everytime we pass the park. Our Best, Howard and Janet Huntington
Clarice Hausman
February 23, 2012
Kevin and family, I did not know Your Father, but I can tell from these lovely words from family and friends he was one of the good guys! We have been there and you just remember all the good times. Our sympathy and our prayers are with you all. May God Bless you..
Clarice Hausman
February 23, 2012
We will miss you, Mr. Nolan. We hope you are resting in heaven. We will miss you for block parties. Love, Ellie and Colin and Ernie
Deanne Anderson
February 23, 2012
Blessings to Joanie and the whole Nolan family. My parents, Bill and Rosemary Dennie,had a wonderful friend in Bill. As kids we would visit the crazy, fun loving, always active, warm hearted Nolan house where everyone was always welcome. What a treasure Bill was and his memory will live forever. In His peace,
Deanne Dennie Anderson
February 23, 2012
Mrs. Nolan, so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Nolan as the dad everyone in the old neighborhood wanted. He was always out with us until the street lights went on. Best role model for any boy or girl in the neighborhood.
Anne (Azarkiewicz) Skowronski
February 23, 2012
Joan & Family, So sad to hear about BIll's passing. He was one of the nicest and funniest people we have known and traveled with. He will be truly missed. Love, and God bless all of you. Dennis & Marilyn Aler
Curt Ehrenstrom
February 23, 2012
Heartfelt sympathies to the Nolan family on the loss of Mr. Nolan. He was a great guy and always had a smile and a kind word for me. I was always glad to see him and I'll miss talking with him at school and at MC football games.
Peter Buckley
February 23, 2012
I never met Mr. Nolan, but I work with his son, Kevin. I have come to understand that Kevin's father, a Chicago Firefighter, saved lives during the October 30, 1972 Metra Electric Train crash which resulted in 45 deaths and 332 people injured. Mr. Nolan and his partner were credited for staying with two teenage girls trapped in the wreckage for many hours until the girls could be cut out of the wreckage. His life was well spent as a decorated firefighter and his loss is a loss to the Illinois community.
James Dolan
February 23, 2012
May God's love and blessings shine upon Bill's family.I attende Mt. Carmel in our junior & senior years, but I do remember Bil. Our last names rhymed.
David & Janet Butler
February 23, 2012
Our condolences to the Nolan family. We did not know Bill, however, we are friends of Kevin and Jennifer's. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless.
Sharon Giglio
February 23, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr. Nolan's passing...my thoughts and prayers are with the Nolan family. Mr.& Mrs. Nolan were instrumental in helping me shape my views of family, and children. I enjoyed being their babysitter while in high school.
God will be enjoying his sense of humor, which we will miss.
Sharon Giglio
Tom Flahive, CFD
February 23, 2012
My condolences on Bills death. I have many fond memories of working with Bill on the Chicago Fire Dept.It was a pleasure knowing him.
Thomas Nicklas
February 23, 2012
Sorry for your loss , my time at Mount Carmel was blessed by his presence.
Susan Jacobs
February 23, 2012
Very special man and will be missed by family and friends
February 23, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mr. Nolan's passing....he was such an inspiration to me in my high school years, while I babysat the 'kids'....He and his wife Joan were mentors to me and many others! I know God is enjoying his sense of humor now!
Sharon (Azarkiewicz)Giglio
William Nolan
February 23, 2012
You are in our thoughts & prayers. So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy he was a great man he will be truly missed
Richard & Rosanne Finn.
Dawn Dennie
February 23, 2012
Nolan family:
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a long time and terrific friend to my parents, Bill and Rosemary Dennie. As a child, I remember visiting your dad at the fire house, going to the second floor where there was always mountains of candy. My deepest sympathies go out to you. Very sincerely, Dawn Dennie
Steven Kaczewski
February 23, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
February 23, 2012
Our condolences on your loss. Bill was quite the character and he will be greatly missed. Connie and Joan Sullivan
Jim Muldoon MC'67
February 23, 2012
It was an blessing to know Bill Nolan and to be counted among his friends. Over the past four years Bill and I became very close friends. His omnipresence at Mt. Carmel football and baseball contests, his volunteer work at the school and his devotion to the institution and its mission epitomized what it means to be a "Man of Carmel".
His mid-week volunteer day at MC was very special to me. My assignment at Carmel allows me to leave campus between the three shuttle-bus runs for which I am responsible. However, Wednesdays were a different story. I looked forward to Bill's presence, and on those days I remained on campus, throughout the day, just to spend those dellightfully exquisite hours with him.
I loved Bill and I will always cherish him and the profound impact he had upon me.
February 23, 2012
Dear Joan and family. What a shock! It was always a pleasure to see him when he walked by the house. He was so thoughtful when Dick was sick. We are sorry we won't be there with you but you will be in our prayers and hearts. Love Margie & Dick Temple
The Marty Gainer Family
February 23, 2012
Our condolences to the extended Nolan family. Mr. Nolan was a great guy, always with a smile and something nice to say. Just a nice, nice man. R.I.P Cap!
February 23, 2012
You meant so much to so many people,You will be greatly missed.Dan Conover
February 22, 2012
Rest in peace uncle Bill your smile was always a Blessing to me.
Love Peggy (Margaret) Nolan
Daniel Nolan
February 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy at your loss. Uncle Bill was a great man and i loved my Uncle, I wish our families had stayed closer.
v/r
Daniel Nolan, Virginia
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