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Israel Irizarry Obituary

Irizarry Sr., Israel beloved husband of Luz (nee Colon), loving father of Evelyn (Norberto) Alicea, Ivette (Christopher) Amato, Israel Jr. (Wanda), dear grandfather of David and Alexander Alicea, Jennifer, Christopher, Alexa and Danielle Amato, Joshua and Jacob Irizarry. Visitation Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Original Rago Brothers Norridge Chapels, 7751 W. Irving Park. Procession to St. Ferdinand for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven. 773-276-7800. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2003.

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Edward Landmesser III

February 7, 2003

To the family of Israel Irizarry Sr.,I send my deepest,sincerest,condolences.

I worked with Izzy (as we all called him at work) for 19 years repairing forklifts. He was one of the most down to earth, sincere,give you the shirt off of his back type of person that I have ever known. He would always go out of his way to help you out. A very easy person to get along with, and a lot of fun to be around. We became good friends and even after he retired in 1998 we kept in touch, sent cards, went out to dinner, and called each other to see how things were going. It was very hard for me to get used to not seeing him everyday at work when he retired, and now,even more so that he has gone home to God.

To Israel I would like to say: Congratulations Izzy!,you have made it! No longer will you have to deal with the problems of earthly life! You are now enjoying the promises of Christ and of heaven, and from the way you lived your life on earth you deserve everything that heaven has to offer!

I say goodbye to you for now my dear friend, but I know that someday we will see each other again. Until then, please do not forget me, because I will never forget you!

Sincerely

Ed Landmesser III

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