William Ruane Obituary
Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary (nee McLoughlin) Ruane.
Devoted father of William (Mary Ellen) Ruane, Patrick (Dana) Ruane and Daniel (Kate) Ruane.
Proud Papa of Kaitlin (Cody), Thomas, Claire (Nicholas), Kassandra, Declan, Ella Grace and Grady.
Adored Great-Papa of John and Auden.
Dear son of the late Owen and Mary Ruane.
Cherished brother of late Martin, John, Paddy, James, Br. Kevin, Owen, Tom, Theresa, Kathleen and Mary.
Loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Proud retired plumber with Union Local #130.
Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m.
Funeral Friday 9:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.
Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to The American Heart Association, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606 or www.heart.org would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on William's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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