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John Walter Kapa Jr.

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street

Countryside, Illinois

John Kapa Obituary

Kapa Jr., John Walter 81, of LaGrange. Reunited at last with the love of his life, Patricia, and his parents and siblings. Loving father of Kathleen (Chris) Scinto, Christopher (Veronica) and Allison Kapa; devoted grandfather of Emily, Brandon and Ryan Scinto, Christopher, Lauren, Nicholas and Thomas Kapa; dear uncle of many. Preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings. John was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Visitation 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 23rd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24th at the funeral home to St. Cletus Catholic Church, LaGrange for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2014.

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Lori & Eugene Kapa

May 22, 2014

Dear Allison, Kathy and Chris,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We will miss Uncle John very much, he was more similar to Uncle Gene than we ever realized and he was a great reminder of him for us. We always enjoyed his stories and sense of humor and his wonderful unique personality! He will be missed greatly!!! With love Lori, Eugene and family

K. W.

May 21, 2014

Dear Kapa family, please accept my deepest condolences. May you draw comfort from our Heavenly Father who cares for you.

John and Pat together, again...Please accept our prayers and best wishes. and best wishes

Maxine & Chet Wajda

May 21, 2014

Janice dunham

May 21, 2014

Uncle John was one of a kind. His stories were never-ending, humorous, and heart felt. I will miss you. love, janice

May 21, 2014

Please keep your memories of John alive.

Sincerely, Rachelle Shannon

Howard/Janet Huntington & Family

May 21, 2014

Dear Chris, Ronnie and Family, Please accept our sympathies and prayers on the loss of Dad. We know he will be missed. Your fond memories will keep him alive in your hearts.

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May

23

Visitation

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

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

May

24

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

May

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Cletus Catholic Church

LaGrange, IL

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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