Born March 24, 1949 in Chicago to Walter and Helen Barnick, Wally passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home in Chicago at the age of 65.
Wally was very proud of his service to our country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He will be fondly remembered as a jovial, carefree man and an avid bowler.
Wally is survived by his son, Eric; sisters, Judith (Howard) Clark, JoAnne (Frank) Howanietz; brothers, Jeff (Eileen), Jim (Tammy); and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Bartholomew Church, 3601 North Lavergne Ave, Chicago, IL 60641. A Memorial gathering will be held following the Mass at Mont Clare Lanes & Banquets, 2957 North Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707.
Memorial donations in Wally’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org