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John Moravec Obituary

Moravec, John W. beloved husband and best friend of Joanne (nee Messina), dear father of John A. CPD (Michele) and Mary Jo (Jeff) CPD Smith, loving papa of Claire, Lea Rose, Michael, and Madelyn, loving son of the late Frank and Mary (nee Dvorak) Moravec, fond brother of two brothers and two sisters, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and cousin of many, fond brother-in-law of Rose Marie Messina. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th St., to Santa Lucia Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 312-842-8681

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2009.

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May 5, 2009

As We Look Back
Author Unknown

As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering .....
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us .....
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.



Missing you dad. Mary Jo

Mary Jo

March 24, 2009

Miss you so much dad!

March 16, 2009

Dear Uncle John:
You always made "family" a special word. We will miss you and love you always.

David, Joyce, Annmarie and Kathy

Sandy Sarelli

March 16, 2009

Dear Mary Jo and Family...

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. While I never was blessed with meeting your father, I can tell from the way you talk about him and what has been written here in his guest book that he is a great, wonderful man. May your memories comfort you always.

Best Friends...

March 15, 2009

Scott &Melissa Thiel

March 15, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patty Taubr

March 15, 2009

Mary Jo we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Your family will be in our prayers!

Jennifer Canale

March 15, 2009

To the Morvaec & Smith Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, you are in my prayers. Mr. Moravec will truly be missed. He was such a great man!!

All my love Jennifer "June" Canale

Joanne and John

March 15, 2009

Claire, Madelyn, Grandma, Grandpa, Michael, and Lea

March 15, 2009

Carmen Cortese

March 14, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Big John - I'll never forget those driving tips on the way to Drivers Ed.

Carmie, Judy & Danny Cortese

Jeffrey Smith

March 14, 2009

Dear John, I'm going to miss you very much,you always treated me like your son. I'm going to miss going to the movies with you and hearing your funny stories. Love you and miss you. Jeff

Jennifer Thomsen

March 14, 2009

Mary, I just learned about your dad and I am so sorry. I can't believe it. My heart breaks for you. Your dad was such a nice man I always like talking to him. There is nothing to say that could make it hurt less. It was obvious how much your dad loved you, and the kids, they brought him so much happiness!!! I miss you, if you ever need to talk please call me. Our thoughts are with you, Jeff the kids and especially your mom. Again, I am so very sorry. Love, Jennifer

Papa we miss you!

March 14, 2009

Papa we love you!

March 14, 2009

70th Birthday

March 14, 2009

1# Mada and Papa

March 14, 2009

Love you Dad!

March 14, 2009

Madelyn Smith

March 14, 2009

Dear Papa,
I love you. Please look over us. I will miss you for a very long time. Love, Madelyn XOXOXO

Papa we love you!

March 14, 2009

Dad...I miss you

Mary Jo Smith

March 14, 2009

Dad...I can't believe you are gone. I miss you so much. I Love you forever.

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