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George Walsh Obituary
Born: August 31, 1931
Died: August 20, 2022
George Martin Walsh, 90, of Peru, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Illinois Veteran's Home at LaSalle.
The funeral Mass of Christian burial for George will begin at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 26, at St. Valentine Catholic Church in Peru and burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Spring Valley. The Rev. Gary Blake will officiate. Cremation has been accorded. The memorial visitation for George will be held Friday, in the church, from 9:30 AM until time of funeral services. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to assist the family at this time.
Mr. Walsh was born on August 31, 1931 in LaSalle to John and Clara Maier Walsh. He married Louise Mazzorana on January 10, 1953 at St. Valentine's Catholic Church in Peru.
George was a graduate of LaSalle-Peru High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a postal clerk aboard the U.S.S. Newport News. George worked alongside his wife, Louise, at her family restaurant, The Igloo, in Peru. He was an integral part of the running of the daily operation at The Igloo until his retirement in 1998.
George loved all sports. He especially enjoyed the local teams, along with the Chicago White Sox, Bulls, and Bears, as well as Notre Dame.
Mr. Walsh is survived by his five children, Jeffrey Walsh, Christie (Dave) Mattioda, Tim (Mary) Walsh, Dean (Nancy) Walsh, and Melissa (Scott) Carruthers; his grandchildren, Angela (Matt) McConville, Lacey (Tyler) Full, Nathan Walsh, Lucas (Kylie) Mattioda, Molly (Kent) Brizendine, Bridget Walsh, Maddie Carruthers, Shelia Walsh, Max Carruthers, and Sean Walsh; his great grandchildren, Lane, Parker, Cale, Keaton, Shayne, Gianluca, Isla, Mila, and Bruno; and his loving, longtime companion, Connie Marini.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise, in 1992; his parents; his grandson, Phillip; his daughter-in-law, Teri Walsh; two sisters, Mary Catherine Orlandini and Betty Eiten; and two brothers, Bob and Jack Walsh.
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Henry Gross
August 25, 2022
If you hung out at the Igloo, you knew George. He was part of the three musketeers, George, Bob and Joe. George was a real gentleman who treated me with respect whenever I showed up for a cheeseburger and a cup of coffee, which was really saying something because he had to handle a lot of rowdies out there, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. I hope you're in a good place...you rate it my friend!
marilyn braida
August 25, 2022
George was a great guy, and husband to my best friend Louise, my deepest sympathy and prayers for all his lovely family. So glad I saw you a few weeks ago, Christie.
Barb (Korn)Colgan
August 24, 2022
I always thought so highly of Mr. Walsh. I knew him when I was young and good friends with Christie. I worked with him at the Igloo. Will never forget our Friday night poker games after the Igloo closed. So many fond memories
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