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John Kaye Obituary

Kaye, John Henry Age 64. Devoted son of the late Walter and Marge Kaye. U.S. Army Veteran. John served in Vietnam from 1966-1968 with A Company, 39th Combat Engineers and the 15th Engineers of the 9th Infantry Division. John attended Lane Tech and Bateman high schools. He was awarded a scholarship to The Chicago Art Institute in 1960 for winning the Chicago city-wide anti-litter poster campaign with the slogan "Every Litter Bit Hurts", which is still used today. John was the successful owner of Kaye's Antiques for 31 years. He then pursued a second career as a real estate investor. John was an avid golfer, bowler and world traveler whose favorite place was Jamaica. John's "secrets of life" were: friends, sharing, golf, more friends, more golf and always good humor. Memorial Visitation Saturday, June 25 from 4-9 pm at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 23, 2011.

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Mike Bankowski

June 17, 2024

Johnny was a true friend.
Miss him a ton....

Mike Bankowski

June 17, 2022

One of the finest! RIP Dr Kaye...

Mike Bankowski

June 17, 2021

Still think of Johnny often. Was a great friend whom I truly miss. Will never forget his humor, friendship and generosity. God rest your soul Dr Kaye. You were one of the finest.....

mike bankowski

June 23, 2020

God rest your soul Dr. Kaye, missing the hell out of you....

October 4, 2011

Be in peace John. Thanks for that antique wedding picture you gave me. I shall always treasure it.

Your friend for many years....Lynn Shubert, Skokie, IL

June 25, 2011

Had many go time with John and my cousin
Dominic on Belmont Ave. Patty and I send our condolences

Sam & Patty Guinta
Northbrook IL.

Mike Bankowski

June 24, 2011

Johnny was a great friend. I miss him, and I will never forget him.
May he rest in peace...

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

June 23, 2011

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