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Joseph Karpowicz Obituary

Karpowicz, Joseph J. 85, beloved husband of Catherine (nee Raimondi), devoted father of Michael (Mary) Karpowicz and Carol Pisarski, loving grandfather of Christopher and Jennifer Pisarski, Justin Walega, Kevin and Jennifer Winters, great-grandfather of Michael Anthony Pisarski. Chapel prayer 9:15 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth to St. Patricia Church, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2010.

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Dr. Carmel Cottrell

March 12, 2010

Dear Michael,
I was so sad to hear about your dad. Both your mom and dad were such wonderful people. I have such wonderful memories of them from my youth. It seems like just yesterday I stopped over to say hello to them after my mom passed away. Hickory Hills will never be the same. Your dad was a kind person, and respected by all of us in the Griffin family. He will truly be missed. We will keep both him and your mom in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Carmel & Alan Cottrell

Al & Kitty Vodvarka

March 6, 2010

March 6,2010
Dear Michael,
Joe & Kay were very special to my family. They shared a lot of memories with each other,good & less good.
Your Dad was very kind to my Mom in her later years.
I always enjoyed speaking with your Mom & Dad when I came to town to visit our family.
Hickory Hills will never again know such wonderful, caring neighbors.
We will remember your Dad in our prayers & also for your Mom.

Sincerely,
Kitty Griffin Vodvarka

Richard Hanisits

January 21, 2010

Michael,
It has been a very long time. My condolences on the passing of your dad. I remember you spoke often about him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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