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Joseph Clohessy Obituary

Clohessy, Joseph "Papa" Passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on January 30, 2015 in Michigan City, Indiana. Joseph was a devoted husband to his late wife, Mildred, and dedicated father of Edward (the late Judith) (Mary). He was loved by his grandchildren, Jeff (Kathy) and Sharon (Albert Dalto). "Papa" was cherished by his great-grandchildren, Matthew (Colleen), Caitlin (Jacob Beltran), Daniel and Lauren, as well as by his great-great-grandchildren, Keegan, Grace and Sadie. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. to time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, Illinois. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Franciscan Communities Hospice, 301 West Homer St., Michigan City, Indiana 46360. Arrangements entrusted to Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2015.

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Suzi Robinson

February 6, 2015

As part of our Michigan family, we are very glad to have had a chance to spend time with joe this past December. Hearing such wonderfu stories of him, they are all true. He was a delight to spend time with. He will be missed by all. God bless all who knew him. Love, Suzi and Tim

Great-Great Grandpa with his darling Sadie!

Mary Clohessy

February 6, 2015

Happy 100!!

Mary Clohessy

February 6, 2015

so very proud!

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February 6, 2015

The men chill in In Long Beach

Mary Clohessy

February 6, 2015

celebrating 100 year Birthday

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February 6, 2015

5 generations

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February 6, 2015

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saint Bernadette Church

9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, IL

Feb

7

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saint Bernadette Church

9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, IL

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Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium - Justice

7861 South 88th Avenue, Justice, IL 60458

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