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John Paterno Obituary

Paterno, John A. (Carol) Loving father of Jo Jo (Kurt) Schaerli, Mary (Craig) Novak, Johnnie, Gina (Jeff) Schrantz, Lisa (Marty) Furlong, Francesca (Marc) Dote, Diana and Dathan; devoted son of the late Santo and Josephine Paterno; beloved grandfather of Kurt, Geneva, Kyle, Joey, Tommy, Abbey, Jack, Olivia, Sofia, Piper, Luca and Rachel; brother of Paul (Diane) Paterno, also loving friend of many. Visitation Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral services Monday, March 16, starting with prayers at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home, proceeding to St. Cornelius Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 13, 2015.

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March 17, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

March 16, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Jo Jo and the entire Paterno family on your loss.
- Tony Weyers

Chuck Tipre

March 15, 2015

Dear JoJo,Mary,Gina,Lisa & the entire Family;
Janine and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of you at the loss of your Dad. He was a Good man all though at times he could be rough around the edges.A man that loved his crossword puzzles and who loved to polish those bottles behind the bar,wash those glasses,and count those coasters with out getting a single drop of water or dirt on that perfectly washed and ironed apron.LOL Those night I would spend at the corner of his bar and talk with him,he was full of a lot of knowledge, and once in a while I get that FREE drink.LOL!! I will miss him. I last talked to him at his Mom wake for about a good 30 minutes. I made him laugh at times and he said to me don't ever for get to do that you have that gift. Remember the Good Times and I know there are many and that will help you through this difficult time. He is no longer suffering and is in a better place now. God Bless you Jo and you all.
With Warm Wishes
Chuck

Alfredo & Heidi Papa Family

March 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jerry Bernacchi

March 13, 2015

Condolences from the Bernacchi family. The REAL Papa John will be sorely missed.

Janie Harper

March 13, 2015

To the Paterno family,thinking of you at this difficult time.Sending each of you love and prayers,strength to get through.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

March 13, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for John Paterno

Mar

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Mar

16

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Mar

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Cornelius Church

IL

Mar

16

Entombment

Maryhill Cemetery

Niles, IL

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Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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