Michael J O'Neill Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In Memory of Michael J. O'Neill Michael was born here in Chicago on January 26 1973. He spent his early years in Galway, Ireland. Returning to Chicago, he attended Dever Elementary School and Holy Cross High School, where he was an excellent soccer player. He attended Wright College and Moraine Valley Community College, where he graduated as a Cook County Corrections Officer. Michael worked for the Cook County Sheriff's Department until his catastrophic injury in 2010. The following eight and a half years were difficult. He was quadriplegic and suffered many medical issues. Despite his many difficulties, he maintained a great sense of humor, great patience, and remained interested in current affairs. Michael was interested in reading about many different topics, was an avid music and sports fan. He was especially fond of his beloved Bears, Cubs, Hawks, and Manchester United. Michael was a gentle, kind man who loved his family as much as they loved him. He will be greatly missed You fought a hard battle, Michael. You were not in a hurry to leave us, and it broke our hearts to see you go. Rest in Peace. Slan Abhaile ! Funeral Mass Friday September 14 2018 10:30 AM at St Francis Borgia Church 8033 W Addison St. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 PM - 9 PM at the funeral home.

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Michael J O'Neill Jr

January 26, 1973 - September 7, 2018