William J. Tunney, father of 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, passed away Sept. 20. He was 90.
William Tunney was the beloved husband of the late Ann, nee Higgins. In addition to the alderman, William leaves behind children William, Ann Marie, Edward (Dianna), Kevin (Kathy) and John (Pam) Tunney, Jean (Kris) McGrath and Deborah (John) Hunt. Tunney was also the fond brother of the late John, James, Pat, Michael, Margaret, Tom and Martin Tunney; and dear grandfather of Courtney, Colin, Charles, Emily, Redmond, Daimhin, Erin, Ryan, Kaitlin, Deirdre, Meredith, Michael, Kevin, Margaret, Kari, Jay, Brigid and the late Meaghan and Grant Tunney.
A memorial mass took take place Tues., Sept. 25, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 690 W. Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Misericordia Foundation, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660. Condolences may be sent to: Alderman Tom Tunney, 1057 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657.