Ret. MSG. William J. Molony

"Bill"

Age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran and retired Active Reserve Serviceman, he proudly served his country for 32 years. Bill taught Automotive Technology for Lewis University at the Joliet Correctional Center on Collins Street in Joliet from 1989 to 1999, Joliet Job Corp 2000-2006 and retired in 2006 after many dedicated years. President of the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, lifetime member of the Lockport VFW Post 5788, American Legion Post 66 in Griffith, Indiana. Devout member of St. Joseph Church, Lockport where he was a Parish Council member.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roberta Molony (nee Pachol); parents, Charles and Catherine (nee Conlin) Molony; stepchildren, Joseph Roberts and Jeanne Roberts.

Survived by his loving daughters, Kimberly (Ivan) Torres and Maureen Molony; granddaughters, Elizabeth Amato, Caitlin Amato and Sarah Mathis; step-granddaughters, Haley (Jake) Roberts-Cooper and Tessa Hitchcock; great-granddaughter, Lillith Sagle; three brothers, Charles (late Carolyn), Edward (Donna), Patrick (Catherine) Molony; two sisters, Mary (Ralph Vesecky) Molony and Eileen (Jerry) Maloney; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lockport Fish Food Pantry in Bill's name would be greatly appreciated.

Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 9:45am proceeding to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment following Mass with Full Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Visitation in the funeral home chapel Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.