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Joseph Fialkowski Obituary

Fialkowski, Joseph J. Age 84, of Des Plaines. Loving dad of Victor (Kathy) Fialkowski, Barbara (Late Stephen) Suarez and Mark (Dorie) Fialkowski. Devoted Grandpa of Monica, Matthew and Adam Fialkowski, Steve, Vanessa and Anthony Suarez and fond great grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Jerry (Nancy) Fialkowski, Tom (Joan) Fialkowski and the late Gene Fialkowski. Visitation Sunday from 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL (corner of Northwest Hwy/Rt14 and Rand Rd) where services will be held Monday 9:00am in the chapel. lnterment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lambs Farm. lnfo 847-824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 16, 2011.

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Carmen Clemens

October 10, 2022

I never laughed as hard as I did the day I sat down with you and Kiwi for lunch at Lambs! And I never enjoyed a conversation as much as I enjoyed yours <3

December 19, 2011

Joe was such a wonderful man and touched so many of our hearts at Lambs Farm. Thank you so much to his family for sharing him with us for over 35 years. He will definitely be missed! Kathy Buresch and all of his friends from the Farm

December 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out JoJo's family , may you all have wonderful memories to help get through your loss, I'm sure he will be smiling down on us all... God Bless.. Venus



Venus Messere(Joliet,Il)

Kenneth Collier

December 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

Mark Fialkowski

December 17, 2011

Dad you will be miss, As a kid you would play catch with me. And take me fishing even though we would not catch any fish we still had fun. How many times we stop at White Castle to get a few. All the hockey games we went to. If I could have all that time back so I could enjoy you more. Your Son Mark

Lisa Schafer (Wauro)

December 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers to Barb, Mark, and all of the Fialkowski family. Years have passed and even though we may have lost touch, JoJo has and ALWAYS will, hold a special place in my heart.

Micki Dudzik Stern

December 17, 2011

Uncle Joe , such a dear man. I have so many fond memories of times at his home when I was little, playing in the vacant lot nearby with my "cousins" . Parties at Uncle Joe and Aunt Alice's were so much fun.
For my dad's birthday,(Uncle Joe's idea) he made me up as a clown to surprise my father , who thought I was sick and could not make the party. We performed such a funny skit and at the end , when my dad discovered it was me, he cried. Sweet memory.
I remember him too at my 30th birthday as Jo Jo the clown. My son Michael was on my lap , he was so afraid but warmed up to him later. Both boys loved Jo Jo the clown.
Uncle Joe was the one who filled me with good memories of my father, since they were best friends growing up. I only wish I would have had more time with him.

Elsie McCutcheon

December 16, 2011

I did not know "Uncle Joe" very well, but I did enjoy my two visits with him during my trips to Chicago with Judy. The first trip was several years ago and he asked her what I wanted to do there. I said I wanted to ride the "L" and to see a baseball game. He was wonderful. He met us at the station and we rode from Des Plains to Rigley Field and back. He was a jolly person and I could just see him as a clown.

This past September while we were in Chicago, we rode out to meet him. He picked us up at the station and took us to eat. We had a nice lunch visit and then he took us to his home for a longer visit. He laughed and said he would have to get us back to the station before dark, he said he didn't drive after dark any more.

It will be sad to return to Chicago and not be able to visit with him.

Stephen Lively

December 16, 2011

May you have the love of friends and family to carry you through your grief. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed seeing Joe and getting to know him a little better at Mark's and Dorie's wedding. I know what it's like to lose a father and I just want to say, the world is a better place because of men like Joe.
Stephen Lively and Family

December 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family,especially my,SIS,Barb. We enjoyed visiting with Joe. He was truly a super GREAT man.Always cheerful.He will be missed.Love,
Bob and Vickie Cashmore

Jim Venditti

December 16, 2011

I worked with Joe in the 70's at Gunthrop
Warren Printing Co.He was always making me laugh with his jokes,and other funny tricks he did.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.May he now rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven.

Victor Fialkowski

December 16, 2011

Dad, I will miss you. But you leave behind people , family ,friends and many others who will never forget you.

Vic & Kathy Fialkowski

December 15, 2011

Joe was a good man always there when you needed him.I will miss him alot. My thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and all of Joes family.May god bless you all at this time of sorrow. Jimmy Fugman

jimmy fugman

December 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jane (Baranowski) Morgan

December 15, 2011

Fialkowski family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. Jojo was such a nice man, I knew him back from the old clown days.

Joan BognerSchafer

December 15, 2011

I had some of the most fun in my life with this dear, sweet, man. Jo-Jo, you will always have a place in my heart! Love you Honey,
Joan

Debra Williams

December 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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