Joseph P. O'Malley

March 19, 1936 - July 28, 2013

Joseph Patrick O'Malley, 77 of Hampshire passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1936 in Chicago the son of Thaddeus and Delia (Kelly) O'Malley. On May 25, 1957 in Chicago he married Sheila Barrett. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and Reserves. Joe started his working career as a butcher and then transitioned into a sales position with Becton Dickenson, where he stayed until his retirement. He spent his life serving people. Joe and his soul mate Sheila were married over 56 years. He was a devoted family man who truly loved his children, their spouses and his 24 grandchildren unconditionally. He was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, but more importantly a very spiritual man who inspired many by his actions and sometimes his words. One of the phrases used quite often to describe Joe was that he would give you the "shirt off his back" to help you.   Visitation will be on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 297 E Jefferson Ave., Hampshire and will continue on Saturday, August 3 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. He is survived by his wife Sheila, children; Joseph G. (Judy) O'Malley, Julie (Thomas) Stock, Ellen (Walter) Kopp, Mary (Marc) Andre, Sheila (Paul) Dineen, Eileen (Steve) Olszewski , Catherine (John) Casey, 24 grandchildren, sisters; Maureen (Herman) Bellagamba, Kathleen (Harvey) Sorensen and brothers; Frank and William O'Malley. He was preceded in death by his parents. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials in his name may be directed to Carmelite Monastery, 949 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 or Journey Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010. For Info call James A. O'Connor Funeral Home at (847)669-5111 or visit www.jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com