BORN

1934

DIED

2015

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Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home

400 Pulaski Road

Calumet City, Illinois

Edward McNamara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2015.

Edward T. McNamara, age 81. Longtime resident of Calumet City. At rest February 21, 2015. Proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean War. Lifetime member of American Legion Post 330. Beloved husband of Mildred nee Shellberg for 55 years. Loving father of Michael (Penny) and William (Kelly) McNamara. Proud grampa of Kerry, Chance, Dylan, Connor and Kayla. Fond uncle and dear friend to many. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Road, (154th St.) Calumet City to St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Retired principal for many years at Wentworth and Wilson schools. Ed loved spending time at his home in Tomahawk, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Info, 708-862-5454 or www.hennessynowak.com.

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February 28, 2015

Wayne Monroe

I was sorry to hear about Mac. He was a good boss and friend. We had a lot of good years together at Wentworth.

February 27, 2015

Debrah (Dziadon) Ekhoff

My condolences to the family. Mr. McNamara was a very kind person. I always remember him pronouncing my last name in Polish and that always brought a smile to my face. Thank you Mr. McNamara for the memories. Debrah (Dziadon) Ekhoff

February 26, 2015

Kimberly Kosiara

I was sorry to hear about Mr. McNamara passing away. He was a very nice man and a great principal.

February 26, 2015

Bob Janda

sorry to hear about ed .he was my principal at wilson and wentworth when i grew up in cal city

February 26, 2015

I was sad to hear about this, Millie et.al......but I am glad Ed is released from this nasty disease of Alzheimer's ! My prayers are surrounding you today and tomorrow as you celebrate the gift that he was! Love you...Judi McCall Huseth

February 26, 2015

Rori

My condolences to you and your family Kelly.

February 26, 2015

Rori

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 26, 2015

Terri Nitz

Sending Prayers to the Loved Ones.

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February 25, 2015

Albeno Camarillo

My condolences to the McNamara family. RIP Mr. McNamara

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