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Donald Gaida Obituary

Gaida, Donald "Joe" "Butch" Age 70, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Zielinski); loving father of David Federici, Donna (the late Michael) Barnett, Donald (Cathy) Pollack, David (Sheila) Pollack and the late Gary and Carl (Pam) Federici; devoted grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of 16; cherished son of the late Vincent and Marie Gaida; dearest friend of Lynn Grossman. Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Hugh Church, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Accordion player with various polka bands and retired employee of East Balt Commissary. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Visitation Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 708-301-3595 or http://www.rjmodellfh.com/.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2013.

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Norma Gribbin

November 24, 2013

Donna, sending condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of loss.

Jim Kuderna

November 24, 2013

Joe is my longest time best friend. So many positive memories will be with me forever. My deepest condolences to all. There is a new angel in heaven: Don/Joe/Butch Gaida.

Cathy Buktenica

November 23, 2013

Joe was a good friend from the old days. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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