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Joseph Conforti Obituary

Conforti Jr., Joseph F. age 62, greatest husband and best friend in the world to Cathleen (nee Powarzynski), fantastic and loving father to Joseph III, Julie (Brock) Ruiz and Leslie (Jeff) Webber, loving grandpa to Samantha Szczesniak, Brett Ruiz, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Malayna, and Danielle Webber, brother to Christopher (Jennifer) and Michael (Lisa), one and only loving son-in-law of Rita (the late Edward) Powarzynski, loving son of the late Joseph Sr. and the late Margery, special brother-in-law of Diane Rondeau and John (Jan) Powarzynski, very special uncle to Brandi (Gary) Craig and many nieces and nephews, nephew of Al (Jessie) and Virginia Conforti, "Joeyboy" to many cousins. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459, to St. Albert the Great Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Past President of Chicago Park District Archery Association and Justice-Willow Springs Little League. Member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #10780 and 4th Degree member of Father Bershinski Assembly #2532 in Pahrump, NV. Retired driver from Ryerson Steel and I.B. of T. Local #705. Graduate of St. Rita High School. Joe could eat hot dogs ("tube steaks") everyday, three times a day, especially at Gene & Jude's. Please omit flowers. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 29, 2009.

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Barbara Boonstra

July 7, 2009

Cathy,

I came back to work this week and just found out about Joe. I can't tell you how sad I am for you and your family. Joe was your great love and I will always remember all the fun we had in Lake Tahoe.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me when you feel up to it.

I love you, Barb

Dottie (Nizich) Schmidt

June 30, 2009

CAthy & Family,
Kathy Starr has been keeping me up to date on Joe. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Reese

June 30, 2009

Cathy, I just got back into town and got the news of Joe's death. I am so very, very sorry and offer my deepest condolences to you & your family. We are in the process of moving so things have been very hectic around here. I am so glad I was there at the beginning when you & Joe were married, but deeply saddened that I couldn't make the visitation. Know that Joe & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. Take care and be strong. I know his memories will keep you going.

Dawn E

June 29, 2009

Julie, I am soooo sorry to hear about your Father... My prayers are with you and your family.

June 29, 2009

Cathy,
My condolences to you and your family during this season of grief and loss. Weather this storm as you have weathered the others and cleave to those cherished memories of a life honorably lived.

joyce mullin

June 29, 2009

Cathy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. If you need anything just let us know.
Loyally, your sisters from VFW Aux. 6863

Tom & Pat Rowe

June 28, 2009

Our deepest condolences to the entire Conforti family.

Justice-Willow Springs Little League and the Royals baseball team....fond memories.

Daughter #1 Conforti

June 28, 2009

Dad,
I can't believe your gone. I miss you already and have a heavy heart. I wanted to let you know 1 more time how much we all love you, give you a kiss 1 more time, and hug you tighter than ever before. I love you dad, you will always be in our hearts forever.

Kathy Starr

June 28, 2009

Sincere condolences, you are all in my prayers.

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