Gerard P. "Jerry" Walsh Jr.

Gerard P. "Jerry" Walsh Jr. obituary, Hillside, IL

Gerard P. "Jerry" Walsh Jr.

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Gerard Walsh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale on Mar. 4, 2026.
Gerard "Jerry" P. Walsh, Jr. passed away on March 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Natalie Walsh (nee Dunn) and the loving father of Madeline Walsh. Jerry was the cherished son of the late Gerard P. Walsh, Sr. and the late Maureen McNally Walsh, a dear brother to Erin Walsh and Colleen Walsh and a nephew and cousin to many.

Jerry was an Irish gentleman and great storyteller. He achieved everything he set out to do including graduating from Law School from the University of Iowa and raising a beautiful daughter to whom he taught how to be a loving human being. His spirit will live through her forever. He will be most remembered for brightening the lives of those around him. He was genuine and kind and truly cared for the well-being of all. He was a friend to many and cherished every relationship.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sullivan Funeral Home, located at 60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, March 9th, at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 North Spring Avenue, LaGrange. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Loyola Medicine are appreciated to support cancer research since Jerry was a cancer survivor and wanted to help others battling the disease. For more information, please visit www.loyolamedicine.org.

Jerry Register Book can be signed Electronically Here.

Arrangements are by Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale. 630-323-0275 or visit www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com

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Margaret J Denekas

Earlier today

To Erin, Colleen, Jerry's Wife,

My name is Margaret J Denekas (Marjo). I am so extremely sorry to read about this loss of Jerry. All of you lived across the street from on Ulm Place, in Hinsdale. I remember when Jerry was about 2 years of age, and somehow, he was locked in a car, and crying, and noticed and told his parents. I also enjoyed watching all of you as children growing up and riding bicycles and playing on Ulm Place, which was a one block long street.
I also remember, shortly after my parents moved to Fairview Village, which I believe is now called Oak Trace, a retirement community in Downers Grove, my parents had like an estate sale. I believe at this time Jerry might have just gotten married and was moving. I think that this was in 2007. Jerry and his wife purchase my parents dining room table. I hope that they enjoyed that dining room table.
I am also sorry to read about the loss of your Mom and Dad.
My thoughts, prayers, hugs, and love are being sent to all of you.

Gary Lewis

Earlier today

So sorry for your loss

Gary Lewis
St Francis Xavier, Sacristan

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Pat & Beth Plunkett & Family

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March 3, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Mar

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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Mar

9

Service

10:00 a.m.

Saint Francis Xavier Church

124 North Spring, La Grange, IL 60525

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