Joe Slattery Obituary

Dear Nancy and Mary,

As a former classmate from OLPH and Marillac, I would like to extend my sympathy to you on the passing of your Father. It always gave me a smile to hear your Dad on the radio.

Peace to you.

Joe Slattery was the announcer on The Ozark Jubilee. We thought so much of him. Sincere sympathy from all the Promenaders.

I am an old friend of Ann Slattery. We flew together at TIA in Oakland, Calif. I remember visiting the house on Chatham in Glenview. Her mother was a terrific cook. Because of her fathers obituary I just now realized that she has passed also. If a family member could contact me I would appreciate it. Pattie Wilson

I worked with Joe on the North Shore Cable Commission in the early 80's. Joe was very interested in serving his community and did so in an honest and professional manner. Although it has been years since I have seen Joe, I always thought of him as a friend, and he will be missed.

Nancy, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I hope you find peace in all the wonderful memories of your dad that you can share and treasure. I'm sure having his final mass at OLPH was a comfort. Sincerely,

Mary Ann Peel
Antioch, Illinois

We were priviledged in the early 50's to have Joe as our announcer on local radio station KWTO in Springfield, MO. Then when the Ozark Jubilee went on ABC TV from here, He was the announcer. Being a ham Radio operator, I knew Joe as Amateur Radio Operator K0CCL(He used the phonetics,Charlie Chan's Laundry)

Joe and I started in Chicago Radio-Tv about the same time in the mid 50's.Though we fulfilled different functions wenever had any divergencies of goals and how to achieve them. He was a great friend and colleague and a hell of a performer. Both Carol and I loved and respested him. (Incidentally Carol hired Joe for her commercials--no conflict of interest !)

Herb and Carol Neuer Cedarburg wis.

Dear Nancy and the Slattery family,

I have you in my thoughts and prayers. You know how I thought of your Dad. He was a very special voice over as well as just a good guy.

I'll miss him and I'm sure you will miss him deeply.

Take care.

When you heard Joe Slattery do one of the readings at Mass at OLPH, it sounded like what I imagine Moses must have experienced that day when he heard the voice of God coming out of a burning bush. To all the Slatterys, you are in my heart.

Fitz

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Slattery Family - Jim, John, Mary, and Nancy. I have so many memories of your dad, from his wonderful voice on the radio to the many hours I spent at your home on Chatham in Glenview.

Love, Jim and Mary O'Malley Rianoshek

Farewell old friend. Chicago's radio/TV community has lost a greatly admired, true professional.

Joe and Marilyn were a wonderful couple and it was obvious they were dedicated to each other. Joe was always interesting to talk to and a great addition to our family circle. We are only sorry that we did not get to know him better. Marilyn, you are a dear lady and our hearts go out to you for the loss of the husband you loved so much and so well.
Bill Seibel and Adele Smith

I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I feel fortunate to have met and talked with him and to hear of his varied and exciting life. I know my brother-in-law Irvin enjoyed talking about their shared profession and will also miss Joe even though he only met him once. My daughter Claire also was fascinated by Joe and his stories. Marilyn you and Joe will be in our thoughts and prayers. Chris Seibel family

JOE WAS AN EXCELLENT NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTS AS WELL AS OUR
LOCAL OF SAME. HE WAS THOUGHTFUL OF IT'S MEMBERS AND A
LEADER WELL RESPECTED IN THE INDUSTRY.
A TERRIFIC GUY, WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR. I THINK OF HIM EVERY TIME I BUY AT JEWEL FOOD STORES. HIS FAMILY WAS BLESSED.

(FRIEND AND AFTRA BOARD MEMBER)