George A. Maher, beloved husband of Betty, nee Smith and the late Lorraine, nee O’Connell; loving father of Nancy (Tony) Parkinson, George (Sue), Brian (Patricia), Patrick, Linda (Sam) Castree, William Maher, William Fox, Kathleen Fox, Mary Beth Fox, Carolanne (Paul) Hermanson, Thomas Fox, and the late Patrick Fox and Timothy Smith; cherished grandfather of 20; fond brother of Rita (the late Gerald) Buck, and the late Tom, Frank (the late Cecelia), Bill (the late Helen), Mary Margaret Malone and Robert; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation 2 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. 708-361-4235.
