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John Pavela Obituary

Pavela, John P. "Big John" devoted husband of Toni "Sis" (nee Chodor), proud father of Lisa (Richard) Scumaci, Laurie "Dobee" (Joseph) Rodriguez, John (Christina), and Billy (Maryann), beloved son of the late Andrew and Emily Pavela, beloved grandfather of Richard, Nicholas, Brittney, Isabela, and Joseph, dear brother of James (Dolores), Dolores Pavela, the late Eve (Don) Alger, fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. to St. Jerome Croatian Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to pancan.org. Visitataion Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2010.

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Frank & Dee Trovato

October 29, 2010

Pavela Family .... So very sorry to hear of John's passing. He and your family will be in our prayers. Frank went to school with John (St Jerome's)and lived across the street from him when he was younger. God bless his soul

Juan Guillen

October 28, 2010

John P Pavela Family
My wife and I were very sorry to hear about John. We met your family at the Pan-Can Walk May 1st in Lincoln Park and you were so strong and supportive of John and what he was going through. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mario & Pat Guillen
Whitehall, Mi

Donna (Dombrowski) Beaver

October 27, 2010

Dear Sis and Family, My sister Di told me of John's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathies. What a wonderful man he was. I'll always remember him coming into Uncle Butch's store with that big ol smile on his face. I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Lisa Carreto

October 27, 2010

Johnny,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I was with Angelo & Laura over the weekend and they told me he was sick. Know that he is with you always. My condolences to you and your family.
Lisa Auriemma-Carreto

Javier & Brandi Flores

October 26, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences to Laurie, Billy, the Pavela and Chodor families. Although he was taken far too soon, know that he is in a better place. We hope that memories and laughter of your husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, help in you in your time of sorrow. Words cannot express our deepest sympathies.

Rick Caram

October 26, 2010

'Oh Heavenly Father'
Please guide 'John' into your heavenly kingdom and embrace him with your never ending love. Please enter the hearts of the 'Pavela' family and bring them peace and tranqulity in their time of need. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Rick Caram & Family

Anthony & Eddie Norton

October 26, 2010

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

Carrie Brown

October 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna Botica-Battaglia

October 26, 2010

Dear Sis and Kids and Grand kids,
We were so sad to hear about John. He was a wonderful man who always thought of others before himself. He went out of his way to pick me up every morning for 2 years when I worked at the law firm. How anyone can be in a good mood first thing in the morning day after day is beyond me but he was. And the time when he had to knock on my door because I had over slept ( I answered bedhead and all / he started laughing from then). It was nice enough he woke me up but he took everyone else to work and insisted on coming back for me! He laughed about it the whole ride back downtown! His kindness and sense of humor always reminded me of my own great Dad. Must be the Pavela blood. This was truly a good man. I know he's in Paradise where he belongs with no more pain or sorrow. May God bless and comfort all of you in the days ahead.

October 26, 2010

Dear Sis and family, So sorry for your loss John was a great guy your all in my thoughts and prayers...So sorry.....Doreen Heeter

October 26, 2010

We'll miss our dear "Johnnie Sweeper" as our Joey loved to call you when he was a little guy...with deepest sympathy and much love to you all, Roseann, Patricia, John Peter, Vicki and Joey Jackowiak and Annette Jackowiak Hoffmann

Sandra Bollacker

October 26, 2010

So many great memories. He was a great man, father and I considered him as my Uncle John.

October 26, 2010

Dear cousin John we are so lucky that we had you in our lives and it's hard to believe that you are gone.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.
Vlado and Dragica Pavela

October 26, 2010

Big John it is so hard to say good-bye.
What we felt for you can't be described in words.We will miss you forever.
Love,Kreso,Mira,Sinisa.

Dawn Jarosz

October 26, 2010

Dear Laurie and family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this trying time. Keep all the memories of him close as they will help you get through these next few weeks.
Dawn & Larry Jarosz

October 26, 2010

Dad - you left us too early, but you left us with so much. I will miss you forever. Love, Johnny

John Pavela

October 26, 2010

Dad - you have left us way too early but we know that you are in a better place today. You have given us all so much in the time that you were with us - family, love, laughter, support, encouragement - and we will be able to relive those memories on a daily basis and that will take us until we meet again. Our daily chats on my way home from work will no longer require the cell phone or use up any of my minutes, we can talk unlimited so get ready. I love you more than anything and will miss you every moment of every day. I love you! Johnny

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