Samuel James McGarel
Samuel James McGarel, 83, of Countryside, Illinois, born June 20, 1937, died June 14, 2021. Devoted husband of Irma (Toni), father to five, and grandfather to fourteen. Sam was a dedicated and life-long employee of the Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. His best work was as a family man….a husband and father and a man filled with faith. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Owen F. McGarel, and his mother, Mary (nee McCourt), his brothers Arthur, John, Owen, Alex, and Patrick and sisters Eileen (Van Heel) and Bridget (Gibbons). He is survived by his wife, Toni (née Valente), his sister Sheila (Dunne) and his children Mark (Renée), David (Maggie), Dennis (Jennifer), Brian, and Mary Pat (Rob) Schmidt. Visitation Thursday June 17, 3:00 to 9:00pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th St, Countryside. Family and friends to gather for 10:00am Mass on Friday, June 18 at St. Cletus Parish, 600 W 55th Street, La Grange. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic charities and are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Sam was a wonderful person, and he will be missed. He took such pride in his family, and had a huge heart. I smile when I think of his contagious laugh and funny stories. Sam
lived his religion, and I’m sure he has a special
place in heaven. Save room for the rest of us Sammy!!
Very sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. We arranged to meet and I spent a few hours with Sam in Hickey’s Bar, Chicago when I visited my relations in the city in 2005. Sam’s father Owen and mother Mary would have been neighbours of my father back in Glenarm. My aunt Kate Mckillop was the wife of Johnny McGarel, brother to Owen. Sam was an engaging conversationist and a really nice guy. RIP.
So sorry for your loss. Good Grampa’s are a gift! 😘😘
Our condolences to the McGarel family.