Mr. Edward Francis Walsh of Schaumburg

Edward Francis Walsh, 80, of Schaumburg, Illinois. Beloved husband of Joan Elizabeth Walsh, nee Ambrose; loving father of Erin (Robert) Smith and Dan (Noelle) Walsh; cherished grandfather of Julian Walsh, Jasmine Walsh, Kyla Smith, and Ambrose Walsh; devoted brother of John (Mary Beth) Walsh and the late James (Terry) Walsh; fond uncle of many. Ed had a strong work ethic from a young age, starting with three newspaper delivery routes with his brother John. As an undergraduate student at Loyola, Ed created a business fraternity to help students connect and give back to the community. While teaching business classes at Prairie State College, he also founded a fraternity to help honor first generation collegiate business students. He had a strong belief in Catholicism and devoted countless hours to philanthropic and educational programs. He served 38 years as a board member and treasurer of Good Shepherd Manor, a home for developmentally disabled adult males, and as a teacher of MBA students at Governors State University and Keller Graduate School. He served with the Homewood Jaycees and the school board and parish programs at the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish in Flossmoor. When his children were young, Ed volunteered as a softball coach and Cub Scout leader, played tennis and racquetball, but always made it home for dinner. His CPA career started in the 1970's, and he started his own private CPA firm in 1984, serving many people throughout his 25-year business. Ed frequently joked that he didn't have clients, he had friends with whom he got annual updates in anticipation of April deadlines. He was a loving husband to Joan for over 53 years. Ed supported her when she went back to graduate school for library science, and together they made sure to take time out to go to the lakeshore with the family. Despite his busy career, he made sure to show up to his kids' and grandkids' games, shows, concerts, and programs. Ed was blessed to have many cherished family members and friends throughout his life. Visitation Friday, February 14, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 West Hassell Rd., (Northeast corner of Barrington Rd.), Hoffman Estates, IL. 60169. Visitation Saturday 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass 10:00 A.M. at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Interment will be at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, DesPlaines, Illinois. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

Mr. Edward Francis Walsh of Schaumburg

July 11, 1944 - February 9, 2025