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Joseph Cepek Obituary

Cepek, Sr., Joseph age 70, beloved husband of the late Beverly, devoted father of Daniel (Geena), Thomas (Susan), James (Janice) and the late Joseph Jr. (Rhonda) and Richard (Lee Ann), loving grandfather of Lisa, Jennifer, JoAnne, Crystal, Thomas Jr., Kathleen and Kimberly, great- grandfather of Michael and Richard, dear brother of Betty (Joseph) Skorich and Doris (Tony) Compagnoni, fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Egan Funeral Home, 3700 W. 63rd St., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. For Info: 773-582- 2000. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2002.

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BUTCH BIANCO

October 23, 2002

TO THE FAMILY OF JOE CEPEK:

I'AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOES DEATH. I'AM AT WORK AND SOMEONE IN PASSING HAS GIVEN ME TH SAD NEWS. I SPOKE WITH EGAN FUNERAL HOME AS YOUR WERE LEAVING FOR THE CEMETERY. I WAS PROUD TO CONSIDER YOUR FATHER MY FRIEND. THAT TOUGH EXTERIOR WAS THE SMOKE SCREEN FOR A KIND AND SINCERE MAN WHO WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR HIS FRIENDS. HE WILL TRUELY WILL BE MISSED.

BUTCH BIANCO

10436 S. AVERS

CHICAGO, IL 60655

Bob Zoller

October 22, 2002

Rhonda,



Please accept my condolences in the loss of your father-in-law and husband. While I haven't seen you or Joe since high school, I do remember all the good times that we had.



I will remember them in my prayers.



Bob Zoller

Howie and Janet Coffman

October 21, 2002

Danny,

Words can't express the sadness we

have in our hearts for you and the family...

Darrell & Terry Shaw

October 21, 2002

Dan, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We did not have the pleasure of meeting your dad, but we know what a great loss this must be for you, particularly after the events of this year.



Know that you and your family members are in our prayers.



Darrell & Terry

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