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Joseph Kotas Obituary

Kotas, Joseph V. beloved husband of the late Helen F. (nee Galazin), loving father of Joan Kotas, Patricia (Joseph) Wilson, Barbara (Robert) Hofbauer, Philip (Monica), Linda (Randy) Reynolds and Joseph (Diane), cherished grandfather of Janet, Susan, Michael, David, John, Michele, Tiffany, Jenny, Taylor and Austin, great-grandfather of Julia and Daniel, fond brother of Eleanor (late James) Smith and the late Ignatius Kotas, Pearl (Stanley) Kalinowski, Martha (Walter) Knych and Bernard (Ethel) Kotas. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from The John Sheehy & Son Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, to Incarnation Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia would be appreciated. 708-361-4235 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2003.

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Family of Mark and Susan Kaspar (Smith)

February 21, 2003

To our Beloved Uncle Joe, We will miss you. May you find peace now walking beyond the gates of heaven with your true love Auntie Helen. To our family, Please find comfort knowing he is happy being with her again as he truly missed Helen.

All our love and deepest sympathy are with you,

Mark, Susan (his Mary Jane), Jennifer, Marielle, & Mason Kaspar

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