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George W. "Joe" Hardy Jr.

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Hardy Jr., George W. "Joe" born into eternal life January 1, 2009 at the age of 61, beloved son of Catherine (late George) Hardy, devoted brother of Roseann (late Dennis) Ohlson and Darlene Trombino, dear uncle of Christina (Mark) Sondej and Dennis and Corey Ohlson, fond father of Joanne (Tony) Finwall, cherished grandfather of four, best friend of Mike (Carol) Lynch and many wonderful friends. Chapel prayer 9:15 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 South Harlem Ave. Worth, to Our Lady of Loretto Church 8925 So. Kostner Hometown. Mass 10:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway Chicago Ridge, IL. 60415 appreciated. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2009.

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Joanne Finwall

January 12, 2009

Dear Dad,

I wish things could have been different between us. I want you to know that I'm sorry and I love you. I went to see the "crooked" tree last night and it brought a smile to my face. I will be watching for those guardian angels (thanks for the one you sent this morning) and any other signs you send. I'm glad all your pain and suffering is gone now. God bless you and may you rest in peace. We will meet again someday and I look forward to that.

Love always, Joanne

P.S. Tony and the kids (Tim, Angelina, Tommy and Lil Tony)
said hello and GO SOX!!

Bud Vajarsky

January 4, 2009

Joe,
INTERNATIONAL, We will never forget how Joe got this name. It was one of our trips to Florida and after a long day of seeing the Bears & Bucs game. We were all joking to Joe about how World Wide he had become with flying to Florida with us and someone said something about that he was INTERNATIONAL. He laugh really hard and said thats it I'm "International Joe", now. Well the name has stuck with Joe for the next twenty years. We, Bud, Pam & Eric Vajarsky have shared many softball games, vacations, holidays and parties with Joe and will never forget how close a friend he had become to us. We will always remember him with the old hat and his hardly laugh. We certainly will miss him.

Sincerely,
Bud, Pam & Eric Vajarsky
Port Richey, Florida

Debbie Scalzo

January 3, 2009

Rose,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother, I wish I could be there for you! Please tell your mom and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Christina Ohlson (Sondej)

January 3, 2009

We will miss you Uncle Joe!!! You were always smiling and loved playing video games with us! You never got past Mario but that's ok!! We loved spending time and the holidays with you.

Sending all my love to Gram, Mom, Dennis, Corey and Aunt Darlene!!!!!

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