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Joseph Botana Obituary

Botana, Dr. Joseph D. 82, of Blue Island, former principal and assistant superintendent of school district 130. Beloved husband of Melivia (nee Castillo), loving father of Joseph Daniel Jr. (Katherine), Xavier (Suzanne), James (Alma), Jesse (Georganne), George (Dawn) and Joseph (Deborah), devoted grandfather of Joseph Daniel III, Katherine, Joseph, David, Rose, Jesse Jr., Louis, Marissa, David, Benjamin and Alexandria. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday, 8:45 a.m., from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, to St. Benedict Church, 2339 York St., Blue Island, for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. 708-388-1300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 3, 2004.

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Chaya (Ivy) Rubenstein(Goldstein)

August 4, 2004

I was saddened to read of Dr. Botana's death. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. Melivia, I am especially thinking of you at this time, and I'm sure you both had many wonderful years together. My thoughts and prayers are with

you all.

With sincere sympathy,

Chaya Rubenstein, Teacher

S.D. 130

Marvin Feinberg

August 4, 2004

I was saddened to learn of Joe's death and regret that I was unable to attend the visitation or funeral. Joe "adopted" me when I was a young administrator in District 130. He was genuinely concerned about me personally and about my professional growth. I could always expect a warm greeting and a nurturing approach. Joe was liked and respected by members of the administrative staff. He was a credit to his profession. I know that there are countless students and staff who owe a debt of gratitude to him for his efforts on their behalf--myself included. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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