William J. Nelis

William J. Nelis obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

William J. Nelis

William Nelis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Nov. 16, 2025.

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William "Billy" Nelis, age 79 of Oak Lawn, passed away surrounded by his loving family November 14, 2025. Billy was born in Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Beloved husband of Anne (nee McLoughlin) for 56 years; Loving dad of Breda (Ed) Condon and Lenora Nelis; Proud grandfather of Sean (Madeleine) Anderson, Maggie and Charlie Condon; Dear brother of the late John (Margaret) Nelis, Brendan (Kathleen) Nelis, Martin (Margaret) Nelis, and the late Benny (Eileen) Nelis; Cherished son of the late Willie and Lizzie (nee McShane) Nelis; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his loyal pup Lucy who never left his side. Visitation Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., then proceeding to St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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