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John Matar Obituary
Matar, John S. age 79, of Matteson, formerly of Chicago. Army Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of Joann H. (nee Smola), loving step-father of Deborah (Ron) Gorniak; dear grandfather of Stephanie (Keith) Krizka and Adam Gorniak; great grandfather of Keith Krizka, fond brother of Russ (Ginger) and Sam (Angela) Matar, Tillie (the late Jack) Short and Norma (Paul) Double. Visitation Saturday, March 25, 2006, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at The Church of the Holy Family, Sauk Trail at Orchard Dr., Park Forest, IL. Interment private. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois. For info., 847-577-6505. 
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Edward coco sr.
March 20, 2007
I will alway's remember the fun we had at work and when you would meet me at the time clock and hand me your car key's to wash and wax your car. You will alway's be in my family's thought's and prayer's. Eddie Coco and family
Eddie Coco
March 25, 2006
John iwill always remember the good times we had at RPG and those great RPG golf outings.All our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Ann Barnoski-Klavanowitch
March 24, 2006
John gave me my first job in high school. I learned a great deal about people and life from being there. May he rest in peace.
Erica Perfetti
March 24, 2006
I will always remember how great John was when we were kids running around. He also had the best had the best hotdog stand around. I am sorry for your loss.
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