Donald R Walsh Sr. of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1941 in Lynn Massachusetts to Edward "Teddy" Walsh and Anna Walsh nee Lamoreaux. He was the beloved husband of Judith Walsh nee Smejkal for 61 years; Loving father of Lee Godlewski, Patricia (David) Holmberg, Donald Jr. (Maria) Walsh, Mary (Jeremy) Dickman and devoted father figure to Lisa Walsh; Adored Poppa to many grandchildern and great-grandchildren; Cherished brother to the late Agnes (Richard) Comeau and Edward "Teddy" Jr. (Jean) Walsh; Fond brother-in-law to Francis (the late Agnes) Smejkal and Maureen Stresinshe; Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Donald was a former employee of Fermi Lab and an avid fisherman. His radio was always on while he listened to Old Time Radio Shows, Big Band Music, The Boston Pops or other foot tapping music.
A visitation will take place on Tuesday 7/16/2024 from 3-7pm located at Blake Lamb Funeral Home-4727 W 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453. A morning visitation will take place on Wednesday 7/17/2024 at 9am also located at Blake Lamb Funeral Home, following with the funeral mass at 10am located at St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church-8200 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60652. The Interment will conclude on Wednesday 7/17/2024 at 11:30 am at St Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums- 87th Street &, S Hamlin Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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