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John "Jones" Paliga III

John "Jones" Paliga III obituary, Midlothian, IL

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John Paliga Obituary

Paliga III, John "Jones" Age 82, born November 4, 1931 to John II and Sophie (nee Kurzeja) Paliga, passed away suddenly May 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee Ruscio); loving father of JoAnn (Marty) Anderson, John IV (Sue), James (Angela) and Judy (John) Vesely; amazing grandpa to his "Little Angels," Lisa (Jason) Utter, Jeff Anderson, John V (Dana), Brian, Dana Paliga, Jenna and Jessica Vesely and his angels in heaven Stacy and Ashley; adoring great-grandfather to Johnny VI and Sophie; dear brother to Dolores Raines, Richard (Sue), Ronald and the late Bob Paliga, Dorothy Brezinski; kind uncle to many nieces and nephews and loyal friend to all. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dedicated hard worker for Citation Box and Paper Company for 37 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Advocate Children's Hospital or Ronald McDonald House Charity would be appreciated. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th Street, Midlothian to St. Christopher Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Private Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. 708-385-4478.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 31, 2014.

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Patty Kurtz

June 2, 2014

Aunty Ann,JoAnn, Johnny, Jim, Judy & families.

Our thoughts and prayers are going to all of you. Uncle Jones will always give us some fantastic memories. Remember the laughter and know he will be forever in our hearts.
Love you all,
Patty & Dan
And our family

June 2, 2014

Jim and Angie, So sorry we couldn't make the visitation yesterday. We had to go to the nusing home after morning church and had the Lord's supper after evening church. Very busy day. Our prayers are with you folks.
Bob & Sharon Hammond

Karen Field

June 1, 2014

Dear Uncle John, Aunt Susie, Johnny, Brian, Dana, and the entire Paliga family,
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Paliga. Thoughts and prayers for you during this very difficult time. Rest in Peace, Jones! Xoxox
Karen, Mike, Jack and Daniel Field

June 1, 2014

Dear Paliga family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, Mrs. Paliga and dad . Our hearts go out to you . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Lori Campione

rita schiefelbein

June 1, 2014

We would see Jones at family functions and everytime he was a kind man who would be gracious and gave eveyone his undivided attention. Always smiling. One can see he really, really loved his entire family and life. He will be missed at the Paliga's parties. Were sorry for your loss. Rita and Mark.

May 31, 2014

A very kind gentleman. Rest In Peace Mr. Paliga.
Kathy & John DeRango

May 30, 2014

Sorry for your loss - may all the wonderful memories of happier times help you through this difficult period.
Alice and Greg Watrobka

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