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John Stanislao Obituary

Stanislao, John R. Of Wilmington, passed away suddenly at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Saturday, October 27, 2012. Age 77 years. Survived by his wife of 26 years Pat Stanislao (nee Subgrunski); Three step-children Barb (Roy) Surdej, Anthony (Karo) Adolfino and Jeff (Maria) Adolfino; Beloved grandfather of five grandchildren and great-grandfather of five great-grandchildren; Two sisters Victoria Teska and Josephine Stanislao; A brother Charles Stanislao; Also numerous nieces and nephews survive. Preceded in death by his parents John and Josephine Stanislao; A sister Carmella Toplak and a step-brother Pete DeProsteris. John retired from Joe and Ross Ice Cream Co. located in Cicero where he was a truck driver. He was currently a bus driver for Joliet Township High School Bus Service and Septran Transportation Co. in Naperville. John's favorite pastime was his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards, camping at the Wilmington Recreation Club and spending time with his family and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Friday, November 2nd at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 8:00 P.M.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2012.

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John & Arlene Elia

July 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. I wish I had known sooner of his passing. He will always be remembered in our prayers

Gary & Cece Blando

November 19, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Pat and family. May love surround you. May faith sustain you, Day by Day.

Mary Swidergal

November 1, 2012

Deepest sympathies on your loss, Barb, Roy, Jeff, All of you are in prayers.

October 31, 2012

Deepest Sympathy to all the family from all of the PLANERA FAMILY

Debbie Hiebel

October 30, 2012

Such a kind and gentle soul! We lose the angel that heaven gains!

Karen Knusta

October 30, 2012

John will never be forgotten.

Karen Knusta

October 30, 2012

My deepest sympathy to his family. I never saw John without a smile on his face. Such a Wonderful man. Gone too soon. His WRC family will miss him so much.

Vince & Annie DePinto

October 30, 2012

Sixty years of friendship and it was always good and always nice to talk to you and see you.

Vince DePinto

October 30, 2012

Your friend from Joliet Township,bus driver Gene Unsell (I SURE WILL MISS YOU PAPA JOHN)

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