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Edward Janiak Obituary

Janiak, Edward M. "Monk" U.S. Marine Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Godinez); Devoted father of Rochelle (James) Morris, Michelle (Philip) Radeni and Edward J.; Proud grandfather of Gerald, Kailey and Karley; Loving brother of the late Richard. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Friday 8:45a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Christina Church. Mass 9:30a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00p.m. Member Town of Lake V.F.W. Post 5216. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2013.

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Rochelle Janiak-morris

September 2, 2013

Daddy it's been 6 months since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You were the best father a child could ask for. You were the best grandfather a child could want. I miss you so much. Love. Rochelle (Rocky). Xoxoxoxoxoxox

Karley Morris

March 29, 2013

I love you papa i will always forever and ever!

Barb Tarnowski

March 24, 2013

There is so much to say about so good a person. Eddie was one of the most loyal people I ever met. A great friend who loved his country, family, friends, his heritage, and the VFW Post 5216. I'm blessed to have known him. The memories of the Post and 43rd and Honore will stay with me forever. Z Bogem my friend.

Yolanda Aldrete

March 17, 2013

A true sportsman, wonderful coach (F.I.S.T.). Angela and Family so sorry for your loss.

March 11, 2013

Ed Janiak 1971

March 10, 2013

July 4th, 1970

March 10, 2013

March 10, 2013

Monk, you led as a kid, you led as an adult, and I am sure you are leading now. Thanks for the memories.

Len (Nel) Macijunas

Jerry Paluch

March 10, 2013

Monk - can't forget all our memories of Honore St; we had many good times. So sorry. Glad we re-connected recently. You left us much too soon.
Ra

March 9, 2013

Truly a good man. Our condolences and prayers are with the family.

Tudy & GG

March 7, 2013

Eddie, I lived next door to you until I was 20 years old in the old neighborhood, 43rd and Honore St. I was so glad to see you again at our 50th reunion of Sacred Heart grammar school. Rest in peace my friend. We will continue to pray for your soul and for all your family. Barbara Heath Smolen

Lynn Rubio

March 7, 2013

February 1990

Lynn Czubernat-Rubio

March 7, 2013

Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Marge Gonzalez

March 7, 2013

Monk was one of my best softball coaches. I will never forget all those hard practices. I was bless to have him in my life. Monk I will pray that you will have eternal rest and I will pray for your family.

Richard Mientkiewicz Jr.

March 7, 2013

One the people I will always associate with the neighborhood I grew up in....Good to have known you.

Ted Olbrecht

March 7, 2013

Ed and I were in the same grammar school graduating class. We last saw each other at our class reunion, and at The Back Of The Yards picnic last summer. We'll miss seeing him at the next picnic, but I'm sure he'll be there in spirit, and he'll surely be in our hearts.

Goodbye "Monk," God Bless.

Joe Gandurski

March 7, 2013

Monk, you have left me with a lifetime of wonderful memories. You were a cherished friend who will be forever missed.

Don Prazuch

March 7, 2013

Monk,Eddie,A great friend to all who knew you,A proud Marine,proud Father,great Husband and grandpa....Ed I'm gonna miss you BUDDY,I'm glad you were in my life......Semper Fi my friend..Don & Kathie Prazuch...(.Pooch)

Rebecca (Becky) Amaro

March 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to his family. We were friends when we were in our teens from Wolcott St. many years ago, he was a good friend and will be missed. From the Amaro family

Rebecca (Becky) Amaro

March 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to his family. We were friends when we were in our teens from Wolcott St. many years ago, he was a good friend and will be missed. From the Amaro family

Rebecca Amaro

March 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to his family. We were friends when we were in our teens from Wolcott St. many years ago, he was a good friend and will be missed. From the Amaro family

March 6, 2013

May God comfort you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Ray Gandurski & family

March 6, 2013

So fast time goes by, what a good man God gets... So sorry for your loss, the world was a better place with Monk in it. God bless your entire family and my prayers are with you all. The song 43rd street has a new meaning forever.

Maura Kownacki

March 6, 2013

The few times I met Mr. Janiak he always had a big smile on his face and was so nice and friendly. Everything Michelle shared with me about her dad also let me know what a wonderful man he was. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep the whole Janiak family in my prayers.

TS

March 6, 2013

A true patriot who loved and served his country. God bless and watch over the Janiak family in their time of need.

N H

March 5, 2013

May God bless The Family during this difficult time, our love and deepest prayers are with you all.

Robert Mientkiewicz

March 5, 2013

Ed and I have been friends for more than 60 years.He was a good man and will be surely missed.My condolences to the family.Goodbye "Monk".

Your old friend "Hermit"

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