Veronica O’Connell (Tunney) passed away on February 2, 2025, in Naperville, Illinois. Born on December 3, 1938, in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland. She lived a long and full life marked by resilience and devotion to family. She was a long-time resident of Bolingbrook, IL where she built a community over several decades. Her many friends, along with family, will miss her dearly.
Veronica was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward O’Connell; their granddaughter, Simone O’Connell; her parents, James and Bridget Tunney; and her siblings Winnie May, Kathleen, Teresa, Peggy, Bridie, Nancy, Pat, and Jim. She is survived by her loving sister Lena Woolley (née Tunney), great-grandson Aiden O’Connell, sister-in-law Margaret Tunney and many nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday March 8, 2025 at 12 P.M. at St. Dominic Church 440 E. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, with a visitation preceding the Mass at 11:30 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Westmont. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola Medicine Burn Unit c/o Office of Philanthropy 2160 S, First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153