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Joseph Baratta Obituary

Baratta, Joseph Age 76, of Blue Island, IL. Loving son of the late Francesco and Divina (nee Presta) Baratta. Dearest brother of Giulia (the late Antonio) Gagliardi, Mary (the late Italo) Russo, Valentino (Sue) Baratta, Rita (Paul) Fazio, Peter (Marian) Baratta and Faustino (Dorothy) Baratta. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proprietor of the former Numero Uno Restaurant, Oak Forest, IL. Funeral Thursday, September 5, 2013, 9 am from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest to St. Donatus Church, 1939 Union St., Blue Island, Mass 10 am. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 pm. For information: 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 3, 2013.

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Bob Zavala

September 4, 2013

Joe was a wonderful boss, and a great cook. I always enjoyed coming in for my busboy job and being greeted cheerfully by him.

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Rapp

September 3, 2013

A truly kind, generous and humble man. May God hold you in the palm of his hand always.

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