Anthony J. "Buddy" Butler

Anthony J. "Buddy" Butler obituary, Orland Park, IL

Anthony J. "Buddy" Butler

Anthony Butler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Anthony J. Butler "Buddy" Age 69
Beloved husband of 47 years to Rita (nee Roberts).
Devoted father of Christine Westphal and Amanda (Jeff) Swiatek.
Proud grandfather of Keira, Aiden, Conner, Dylan and Mason.
Dear son of the late Anthony and Ann Butler.
Loving brother of the late Janet, late John and Gerianne.
Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL.
Family and friends to meet Saturday 9:20 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, IL, Mass 9:30 a.m.
Interment private
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or www.stjude.org would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Buddy's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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