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JOHN DRYJA Obituary

Dryja, John T. 90, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Biskoski) of 66 years; loving father of Patricia (Les) Podlasek; cherished grandfather of Michael Podlasek; devoted son of the late Victoria (nee Rzeszut) and late Joseph Dryja; dear brother of Cecelia (late Frank) Fary, Celeste Lisak, late Mary (late Stanley) Kroll, late Julie (late Tony) Kienlen, late Ann (late Edward) Piwowarski, late Joseph (late Lydia) and late Stanley Dryja; fond brother-in-law of the late Bernard (late Dorothy) and late Daniel (Anne) Biskoski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Tummala and Brookdale Rehab Facility staff for their loving care and kindness. John knew and danced to every polka he ever heard. He was a member of Central Park Post #1028 A.L. & I.B of T. Local #705. Visitation Thursday, April 6, 2017, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD., 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Funeral Friday, April 7, 2017, 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Bruno Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. (708) 839-8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2017.

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A. H.

April 12, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ray Steigerwald

April 8, 2017

Worked at National Tea with John

Dave Woltman

April 6, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. Uncle John always treated me great and had a great sense of humor.
Dave Woltman

Mary Ann Casper

April 3, 2017

Dear Pat, Les and Mike. Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. You are all in my prayers.

April 3, 2017

May the hearer of prayer grant comfort at this challenging time. May God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again. RH

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6

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Apr

7

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Apr

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bruno Church

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8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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