Wayne Andrew Gallois, 76, of Schaumburg died Friday, August 7, 2009 at Hines VA Hospital. Born in Chicago on July 26, 1933, he was the son of Flavian Victor and Marie Claire (Nieth) Gallois.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Jacob Wayne.
Wayne is survived by eight children, Mark (Carol), Matt (Judy), Pete (Laura), Paul (Karen), Bart (Laurie), Adam, Andrea (Mark), and Jennifer; nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; former spouse, Nancy; and fiancée, Lisa.
We will miss our dad, grandpa and friend, very much.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 17, 2009 from 9:00 until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Marcelline Catholic Church, 822 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60193. Burial will follow at Bluff City Cemetery. O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information, or to leave a condolence call us at 847-741-1400.
Jennifer:
i don’t think dad (papa) had any idea that so many people would be ther for him. he has a big family and even a bigger group of friends! we were lost at first but some how we pulled together an awesome service. thank you patriots!! and thank you honor guards!!! you made it so much better.