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Joseph Skwira

1937 - 2020

BORN

1937

DIED

2020

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak

Westchester, Illinois

Joseph Skwira Obituary

Skwira, Joseph (December 30, 1937 May 19, 2020) Joseph Skwira of Westchester, age 82. Forever Friend of Gloria DeVoss; cherished son of the late Joseph and Mary (Cwik) Skwira; beloved brother of Patricia (Ronald) Renn and Barbara Stefanski; dear uncle of Debbie (John) Morgenthaler, Patti (Rob) Kaehler, Rhonda (John) McCarthy, Denise (Phil) Maniscalo, Robin (Wil) Gonzalez, Caryn (Louis) McKissic, Lisa McNeeley, David (Anne) Stefanski, Melissa (Mark) Elledge and Jeremy (Sarah) Stefanski; great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Services private. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For info, 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 31, 2020.
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Joe was a great friend for the past 60 plus years. Very optimistic and a fighter till the end.

Ed Janor

Friend

June 14, 2020

Mr.Skwira was a good teacher. He will be missed.

Weber Class of 1978

Bill Jas

Student

June 1, 2020

Rest in Peace, Weber brother.
Bob Smagala : Class of 1965

Robert Smagala

Friend

May 31, 2020

We will miss you Joe , you have been a great friend, love Kathy and Mario

Mario Abbatacola

Friend

May 31, 2020

We loved uncle joe. He really made me laugh. I mean those good belly laughs. He was nicer to me and my family than half of my own family members. We will miss him.

Mary Kay Mcsheffery

May 30, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

May 31, 2020

Joe was an excellent tax professional and a fun living decent person, too. RIP joe and condolences to his loved ones.

Susan M

Acquaintance

May 29, 2020

Best Brother Ever. I will greatly miss you but have many fond memories of our years together

Patricia Renn

Sister

May 28, 2020

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