Crilly, Joseph Thomas 85, of Manteno, beloved husband of LaVerne (Gunty-Ritter), loving father of Richard Ritter (Gerry), Jim (Cheryl), Joan Reuter (Joe), Maureen Yeager (Glenn), Patti Penn (Rick) and the late Debbie, devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of four, dear uncle to many nieces and nephews and a friend to all who met him. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, 291 N. Main St., Manteno, IL. Funeral Mass Friday beginning at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Church in Manteno. Graveside services 2 p.m., Friday, at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Sign guestbook at www.clancygernon.com. Information: 815-932-1214.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Linda Zwier
August 17, 2005
Dearest Crilly Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss ;however, we know Joe is in a great place. We have so many wonderful memories of him and all of you in Dolton. May God continue to comfort you. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you too, Linda and (father) Steve Zwier XXO
Pam DeMars (Sitkowski)
August 15, 2005
Dear Crilly Family,
I am so sorry for the lose of your father and husband. He was a wonderful man and I have many childhood memories of him and your family. It seems like only yesterday. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pam
Susan Kubiszak
August 12, 2005
Dear Laverne,
Iwas so sorry to hear that Joe passed away. My prayers are with you and your family. I have so many good memories from St Jude and you and Joe are part of those memories. You are blessed with a wonderful family and you and Joe had a long time together. altho it is never long enough. God Bless you and yours. Love Susan
Mona Link
August 11, 2005
remember the wonderful times we all shared together. This is what keep's us going. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of Joe
Love Mona
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