Service For Whitey O'Day Will Be Live Streamed On YouTube

GLENVIEW, IL — The memorial service for Whitey O'Day, the legendary Chicagoland Irish folk music singer who died at age 76 last month, will be held on Thursday, May 17 in Glenview. Those who won't be able to attend have the option to follow the service live online.

Glenview New Church will have the live stream available on their YouTube channel about 15 minutes before it begins at 5 p.m. Video of the service will also be saved on the church's YouTube channel after it ends for anyone interested in viewing it afterwards.

O'Day was an Irish music genius who appeared at pubs and restaurant throughout the city and suburbs. He grew up in the Glenbrook area and lived in Buffalo Grove before he died on April 21. Reilly's Daughter in south suburban Oak Lawn was his "home base" on the South Side, where the large population of Irish Americans grew to love him as their own.

A significant turnout is expected for O'Day's service at the Glenview New Church, 74 Park Drive in Glenview. Terry McEldowney, O'Day's musical partner for years and author of the iconic "South Side Irish" song, may sing during the service.

Click on the map below to get directions to the church.

Photo via N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home