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James Kapitanek Obituary

Kapitanek, James J. Age 64. Devoted father of Sarah (Lindsey) Kapitanek, Jeff Kapitanek, Heather (John) Slack, and Jennifer (Barry) Hass; loving brother of John Kapitanek and Edwin Kapitanek. Many years of service with White Express and Vanek Bros. Trucking. Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday, May 2, 2019, with a 10:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. (708) 974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2019.

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May 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Kapitanek Family. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you comfort during this difficult time. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Grace Slack

May 1, 2019

Jim, You will be missed. We have so many special memories of being with you. Someday we'll all be together again and what a joyous day that will be.

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Johanan Mathiau

April 30, 2019

Be at peace Papa Kap

Barb Clish

April 30, 2019

Jim you fought a tough fight. Now your at peace god speed.

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April 27, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

David Gaidas and Family

April 28, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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May

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

May

2

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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