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John Kolovitz Obituary
Kolovitz, John A. raised in Chicago, late of Holiday, FL, Veteran WWII Pacific, highly decorated member of the 11th Airborne. Married to the late Dorothy (nee Sansbury), son Richard ret. CPD (Karen) ISP, proud grandfather of Carolyn, Woody, Peter, brother Frank (Elaine), sister Catherine O'Donnell and many nieces and nephews. Retired Fisher Body. 25 year member of American Legion (Michael J. Cicero) Post 173, Holiday, FL. Visitation Monday, August 8th, 6 to 9 p.m. Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 815-806-2225. Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 9th, 11 a.m. Ascension Catholic Church, 815 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Please omit flowers.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Maureen Hong
August 8, 2005
Richard, my sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories from my childhood of all the times spent with your family. Later memories include visits in Florida with them and your grandparents (my great Aunt Marie and Uncle George). Please know that my kindest thoughts are with you.
Maureen Gorman Hong
Patricia Gorman Sullivan
August 8, 2005
Dear Richard and Family:
I am so sorry to read that your Dad has passed away. I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I am Bus (Joe) and Vivian Gorman's daughter; Our mothers were cousins. Please know I will keep your dad and your mom, in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Patricia Gorman Sullivan
843 W. Monroe Street, #4B
Chicago, IL 60607
312-742-1170
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