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Bernard Joy Obituary

Joy, Bernard F. "Mike" Age 82. Beloved husband of Delores (nee Sears). Devoted father of Stephen (Lisa), Julianna Joy, Regina (Lance) Dale, Christina Joy, Michael (Karen), Matthew (Marnie), Brian (Patrice), Gerald (Sue) and the late Bernard (Patty). Loving grandfather of 28 and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Marie Carlson, Josephine Joy, Elizabeth Joy and Irene Nicosia. Longtime member of Local #73 Sheet metal Workers Union and very active at his beloved Sacred Heart Parish. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL for 9:45 a.m. Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2018.
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Julianna and family. Except my sincere condolences on the loss of your father to you and your family. Prayers are being sent!
Sincerely,
Cindy Bukowski

Cindy Bukowski

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July 23, 2018

a loved one

July 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Cassidy

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July 18, 2018

Joy family, please except my condolence for your loss of your dearly loved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family at this most difficult time in your family's life.

July 17, 2018

Dear Delores we are so sorry to hear about Mike and offer our sincere condolences to the family. May the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 help comfort you during this difficult time.

David and Althea

July 17, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

July 17, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Bernard. My Mother, Annie Brown knew him his whole life and has been best friends with his sister Marie.
God bless the family in this time of sadness and know that he is at the side of the Lord for eternity.
Shirley Lance for Annie Brown

July 16, 2018

Bernard was my Godfather and a loving brother to my mother Marie. Love this family so much and we are heartbroken for my Aunt Delores and the family

Michael Carlson

July 15, 2018

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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20

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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20

Funeral Mass

9:45 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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