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Walter Fafara Obituary

Fafara Sr., Walter WWII Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband of the late Irma (nee Meuti); loving father of Linda (William, Jr.) Dunn, Theresa Morris and Walter Jr.; devoted grandfather of Billy III (Sheree) Dunn, Janice Dunn and Walter E. Fafara; great-grandfather of Glenn Morris, Kylee and William John Dunn IV; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of many. Former owner of Wally's Last Stop. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to St. Bede the Venerable Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. 773-767-1840. www.richardmidwayfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Wally always told me that he would get me a washer and dryer for my wedding. Wally walked into my wedding with a big box. Inside was a laundry basket, a clothes line and a wash board. He always had a good laugh for us. We miss him a lot. Jack Walsh

April 18, 2013

Wally,
Thanks for sponsoring all our softball and football teams at Hayes Park. My sympathy to the family for your loss.

Fred Wittenmeier

February 26, 2013

A great guy. Wally thanks for all the fun at WLS. E. Fahey

February 25, 2013

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