Michael Joseph "Joe" Hession

Michael Joseph "Joe" Hession obituary, Chicago, IL

Michael Joseph "Joe" Hession

Michael Hession Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago from May 21 to May 22, 2023.
Michael Joseph "Joe" Hession, 83; native of Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland; devoted husband of Mary nee Falsey; loving father of Maureen (Andrew) Urganus, Kathleen (John) Zielinski and the late Kevin: cherished grandpa of Kevin, Olivia, Brendan, Aidan, Genevieve and Erin; dear brother of John; the late Martin, Lilly, Maureen, Noel, Bernadette and Kevin; fond uncle and friend to many; Visitation Wednesday 9:00 AM until time of prayers 11:00 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

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5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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