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1948
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2020
Albert Europa Obituary
1948 - 2020 Al passed away at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on May 13, 2020, with his brother, Bob at his side.
Al was known affectionately as "Little Al" throughout Blue Island and Calumet Park. He coached little league baseball and was a wrestling coach for pre-high school boys. Al was a disabled Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably with the 25th Infantry Division. He was a retiree of Blue Island School District 130.
Al is survived by his siblings, Delores Newman, Ed Europa, Bob Europa and Betty Lipscomb; nephews, Vincent Europa, Michael Europa, Tony Europa; and niece, April Hollingsworth. He also had many friends throughout the southern suburbs of Chicago.
Al, your family and friends love and miss you.
R.I.P.
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Citlali Lagunas
May 11, 2023
Al was so kind and friendly. He always shared stories about the war. He was a good person.
Renee
May 21, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Madrigal
May 19, 2020
Al was always there for the BI little league getting the field ready to play, Great coach and Friend, Rest in peace Al...
Dr. Korsak
May 18, 2020
Al was a great guy, he was a dedicated and caring employee in District 130. As a member of the District 130 team he made the place better for children.
Jim Johnson
May 18, 2020
Nice guy. Enjoyed working with him in Little League. Rest In Peace Al
Carol carpenter
May 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer
May 18, 2020
I have fond memories of you and how helpful you were with all of the students. Rest well. My condolences to the family.
Citlali
May 18, 2020
Al was a great guy. I worked with him at Paul Revere. He was always so friendly and talkative. Im so sorry for your loss.
Ann Marie
May 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with him at District 130, I have nice memories of him. Rest in Peace Al.
Dan Horvath
May 17, 2020
Al, miss all the good times at East Side Little League field. You were so great with the kids. Also, miss all the good times at Chris' s North Side. glad we ran into you one last time at Pappa's.
Joe
May 17, 2020
Al was a great friend. A great coach. And one of my biggest cheerleaders throughout my childhood. Love you Al. Rest easy my friend.
Yvonne Adams
May 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeffrey Ferrin
May 17, 2020
Al was a good friend for many years. I truly enjoyed our little leagues memories. You will be missed my friend. Rest in peace.
karen hummer
May 17, 2020
Al was always the smiling face that walked into the bar and bought all his friends a drink and never had one himself . He just loved everyone he was around and we loved him. Rest in peace dear Al
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