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Robert J. Atko Sr.

Robert J. Atko Sr. obituary, Chicago, IL

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Robert Atko Obituary

Atko Sr., Robert J. 67, September 23, 2013, lifelong resident of Southwest side of Chicago. Dearly beloved husband of Linda M. (nee Beard); loving father of Robert J. (Molly) Atko, Jr., David (Veronica) Atko, James Atko and Larry Atko; devoted grandfather of Danielle and Nicole, P.J., Peyton, and Jaime, Michael and Robert; dear cousin of James (Angie) Garbaczewski and Dan (Dawn) Garr; beloved friend/dad to many. Veteran of U.S. Air Force Reserves. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Thursday, September 26, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, September 27, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Red Cross, 2200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, www.redcross.org. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2013.
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I never thought when I met you for the first time that you would have such an impact on our family. Im so glad for that first day. You made a huge impact on our lives hope you know that. We will never forget you and will miss you dearly.

Angel Hill

September 28, 2013

Linda and family, very sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of a loved one is always hard to understand. Remember the good times and that he will always be in your hearts. Remember to take care of yourselves and each other as the days pass as that is how he will also live on, in all of you.

Phyllis Hanna

September 27, 2013

May the comfort and strength only God can give be with you.

C.B.

September 26, 2013

Our world will never be the same without your smile! Ur were the best husband,father,and grandfather a family could ask for! We will all miss you for the rest of our lives! Rest in peace Pops

P.S. say hi to gram for me

Lawrence Atko

September 25, 2013

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