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Joseph Blaha Obituary

Blaha, Joseph R. Veteran of U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of Bertha (nee Dominik) married for 66 years; loving father of Joseph (Diane), Sharon (Don) Wilson, Gail and Laura; grandfather of Alyssa, Kelly, Steven Mulhern, Megan (Dez) Vitale, Jonathon, Shariah, Jahzy and the late Michael; great-grandfather of 8; fond brother of Laverne Kowalski; brother-in-law of Trudie Reinbacher, Marilyn Jerger and Carl Dominik; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Benedict Holy Name Society for many years. Avid Cubs fan and worked for the organization for 19 years. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 am from Grein Funeral Directors 2114 W. Irving Park Rd. to St. Benedict Church, 10:30 am Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4:00 to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Benedict Parish 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago 60618. For info call 773-588-6336 or greinfuneraldirectors.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 21, 2013.
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Dear Bertha and family:
I first met Joe when I began working at Wrigley Field as an usher in 2004. He worked the Family Room and was such a gentle, caring man.
Everyone loved and liked Joe. The wives and girl friends of the ball players loved him. The children of the players loved him. He always had their tickets ready so when they wanted to watch the game, he was ready for them.
He was admired by the baseball players and staff alike. Such a quiet gentle man who had a sparkle in his eye and a smile on his face. Mike Hill, in particular, had great admiration for Joe.
It wass my distinct privilege to know and work with Joe.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I shall never forget him as long as I live.
Sincerely,
John McKenzie

August 7, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Joe from working at Wrigley Field. He was such a nice man. Always smiling, always happy, always willing to help anyone who needed it. He was a joy to be around. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brian Schnoor

July 22, 2013

I knew Joe for many years as a patient and friend. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. Dr. Alan Rogin and I express our deepest condolences.
Anne Geer

July 22, 2013

Poppa will be dearly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Momma and the entire Blaha family.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
- an old gaelic blessing

Dez Vitale

July 22, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Blaha Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bradley Place has lost another wonderful neighbor.
When we watch the Cubs game we will look for the angel in the outfield.
God Bless
Mike & Corinne Tsamoulos

Corinne Tsamoulos

July 21, 2013

Joe was so kind to my own Dad both personally and at Wrigley. Now there's another fan in heaven awaiting a Cubs World Series !! Thanks Joe, You're great!! Brian L.

July 21, 2013

Deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad.

John Granfeldt

July 21, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Blaha Family. Another bright and beautiful angel in heaven with our Lord..God bless

Barbara Keller-Venhuizen

July 21, 2013

My prayers are with you all.He was a great guy.
Bess and Dan Prohaska

July 21, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Don Jr. Wilson

July 21, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Grein Funeral Directors

July 21, 2013

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