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GREGORY GOLAB Obituary

Golab, Gregory A. 48, August 22, 2015, lifetime resident of the southwest side of Chicago, of Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Devoted father of Matthew Golab; beloved son of Carol M. Golab (nee Drost), and Ronald Golab; former husband and dear friend of Chris Garza. Employee of the Illinois State Tollway for the last dozen years. Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where family and friends will gather on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, August 27, 9:15 a.m., at chapel, to St. Jane de Chantal Church, 5252 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Edward Cronin, officiating, Burial St. Adalbert Cemetery. Please visit Gregory Golab Book of Memories to express your thoughts or condolences in the online guest book, www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2015.
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A very sad time.

Nicki

September 2, 2015

GODSPEED GREG...

Liz& Gary

August 26, 2015

"We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason." .....riding the eternal back roads.

Steve Mosias

August 26, 2015

My friend,my brother you will truly be missed, ride like a bat out of hell, and fly with the angels

Charles Saylor

August 25, 2015

Condolences,
From Joan Jancik and Family

Joan Jancik

August 25, 2015

Rest in peace my dear friend.

christina sarelli-thompson

August 25, 2015

To the family of Greg Golab, you have no idea on how many lives Greg has touched, he truly was a good man an will be dearly missed by so many, you should be proud of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Steven Malm

August 25, 2015

You were a dear friend and will be greatly missed. You created so many memories for your friends and I will forever cherish them. You will never be forgotten.

Lynne Mateja

August 25, 2015

To the family of Mr Golab, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dear loved one so soon. May you be comforted by one another and our loving Heavenly Father during your time of need.

August 25, 2015

Too soon my dear friend, so many memories from the Forest Preserve District to Mickey's. You will be deeply missed. All my thoughts and prayers to your family.

Gloria Funk

August 25, 2015

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Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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5252 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL

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