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Bruno Ganz Obituary

Ganz, Bruno Beloved husband of Carylanne (nee Stumbris); Loving and proud father of Marc (Karin) Ganz, Jennifer (Daniel) Golaszewski and Christian (Michelle) Ganz; Cherished "Papa" to Morgan, Nicholas and Matthew Ganz, Hannah, Sydney, Lyndsey, Tyler and Tanner Golaszewski, and Ethan and the late Macy Bella Ganz. Preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Angeline Ganz; a sister, Dolores (nee Ganz) Scurio. Fond brother-in-law to Leslie and Geraldine Krumdick, Thomas and Linda Frigo and Ronald Stumbris MD; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired Battalion Chief Chicago Fire Department Local 2 and owner of Ganz Builders, Inc. He was a wonderful husband and father and was the greatest of friend. He will be deeply missed and remembered. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, Friday, March 15, 2013 from 3:00-9:00PM. Funeral service, Saturday, March 16, 2013 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15AM and then to St. Michael Catholic Church, 14327 South Highland Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment, Private. For information, (815)485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2013.

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March 17, 2013

Sorry to hear of the recent loss of your husband/father. I knew of Bruno thru the Fire Dept. I had many fond memories of Bruno while working with him on the Fire Dept. My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Sincerely, Sally & John Moriarty

maureen crain

March 15, 2013

very sorry to hear bout Bruno-he was a great and caring person he will be missed.

Beverly Creger

March 13, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to you, Carylann and family. God be with you all and keep Bruno in your memories.

John and Valerie P.

March 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Louis Zamora

March 12, 2013

On behalf of Louis and Lydia Zamora our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ganz Family. Mr Ganz was a great man and awesome Captain to me when i got on the fire department at Eng 42, I learned a lot from him,and he will truly be missed.God Bless the whole family.Love You Bruno

casey jabczynski

March 12, 2013

rest in peace bruno, god bless

Laurie Kinnerk

March 12, 2013

Marc and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Treasure all of your memories and may your dad rest in peace.

Love,
The Kinnerk family (Joe, Laurie, Nicky, PJ)

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