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John Botica Obituary

Botica, John J. beloved husband of the late Angeline (nee Punda), loving father of Mary Ann (Jerry) Collins, John Michael (Sue) Botica, dear grandfather of Kimberly, Brittney, Luke and Olivia, great-grandfather of Emily, dear uncle of many nieces and neohews. Visitation Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until prayers 9:30 a.m, at the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hines VA Hospital would be appreciated. 708-361-4235.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2004.

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Sean Collins

March 5, 2004

On behalf of Debbie Herrick and I, Sean Collins, I would like to send my dear wishes to the entire family. And you and John will be in our prayers. We love you all.

John Doody

March 5, 2004

On behalf of the entire Doody Family.I would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Botica .I am sure he is proud of his entire family and smiling down on them

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