Daly, William Hayes

On August 5, 2018, William Hayes Daly of Palos Hills, Illinois passed away suddenly at the age of 85 years. Bill will be forever lovingly remembered by his nephews Daniel (Lisa) Gorsky, James (Kimberly) Gorsky, and Kevin (Lisa) Gorsky and by his grand nieces and nephew Shannon, Megan, Brian, Grace, Nicole, and Cassandra. Bill will also be forever remembered by his dear friends in Illinois and Florida. Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois to William and Irene Daly, Bill was adored by his sister Alyce (Edward) Gorsky who preceded him in death. He was a devout Catholic and patriot who served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 prior to his career in the paper industry and then later with the State of Illinois. As a loyal alumnus of Leo Catholic High School in Chicago and St. Joseph’s College in Rensalaer, IN, Bill greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of his former classmates. He was an avid sailor, proud South-side Irishman, and enthusiastic Chicago Bears fan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Bill on Friday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8245 W 111th St, Palos Hills, IL. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 South Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment with Military Honors Resurrection Cemetery (Romeoville, IL). Memorial donations in memory of Bill may be made to Waterleaf Women’s Center, 3598 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60504. www.onechoiceonelife.org Info (708) 598-5880 or hillsfh.com