Record #: R2019-224   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/10/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/10/2019
Title: Tribute to late Kieran Normoyle
Sponsors: Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2019-224.pdf
RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called Kieran Normoyle to his eternal reward; and


WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman ofthe 13th Ward; and


WHEREAS, Kieran Normoyle, native of Lissycasey, Co. Clare, Ireland, passed into Heaven on March 16, 2019, at the age of 69. Loving husband of Monica (nee Griffin); dear father of John, Kieran (Andrea), Patrick C.P.D., and Michael Normoyle; adoring grandfather of Ava, Charlotte, and Logan Normoyle; beloved son ofthe late John and Vera Normoyle; beloved brother ofthe late Val (Frances) Normoyle, Maire (T.J.) Tarty, Sr. Ethel Normoyle (L.C.M.), Claire (the late Tom) Corley, Geraldine (Michael) Cummins, and Jerome Normoyle; beloved brother-in-law of Mary (Michael) Connellan, Sue (the late T.J.) Cahill, Ita (Ned) McSweeney, Ann (Patrick) Keniry, and Patsy (Micheal) Geraghty; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, including his goddaughter, Shelia Hall (nee Corley) and godfather of James Hughes.


WHERAS, Kieran Normoyle will be remembered fondly by many as a master carpenter and woodworker whose custom-built homes stand throughout Chicago's south side as a testament to his craftsmanship and the artistry he learned at his Father's side. Kieran will be remembered by his sons as a devoted father who taught important lessons through a mix of parable and his own example. Together with his wife, Monica, Kieran made the education of his sons a priority with the result of raising four college-educated public servants, himself a proud graduate of Great White University. Following a seven-month battle with esophageal cancer, Kieran passed peacefully at home, a short while after its recurrence was realized.


WHERAS, Kieran Normoyle leaves a legacy of farth} dignity, compassion
and love; now, therefore, „,\ c- °'

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe Chicago City Council gathered here this tenth day of April, 2019, hereby express our so...

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