Lahart, Joseph B. age 78, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Wolf), loving father of Timothy (Mary), Gregory (Christine), Anne (Paul) Petitjean, Karen (Robert) Reardon and Julie (Tony) Ghafouri and father-in-law of Patricia Hamilton Lahart, devoted grandfather of Colleen, Jack, Erin Conoboy and Stephen Lahart, Andria and Sean Lahart, Kelly, Joe and Michael Petitjean, Jennifer, Caleigh, Ashley and Meghan Reardon, Arash Ghafouri, Tom and Hannah Fergus, dear brother of F. Vern (Eileen) Lahart and Richard (Antoinette) Lahart and brother-in-law of Margaret Cushing and Sally Mutert Swanlund, cherished son of the late Stanley and Margaret Lahart, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., until time of funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m., St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7000 N. Moselle Rd., Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, or Loras College, Dubuque, IA, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Jeanne Garrity/Senaro
March 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Lahart Family , Our Father was a very close friend of Mr. Lahart's and I remember him as a child and to this day , Our Dad, Jack Garrity was in the hospital when Joe died and our father pasted on November 17,2007 . Now their together again . Our hearts go out to you. Love the Garrity's
Tara Martin-Wendt
November 21, 2007
Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth and Michael Court
November 14, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Pam Johnson
November 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathies...
November 12, 2007
Our prayers and sympathy Jeanne and Jim Shannon Class of 47
Terry Powers
November 12, 2007
Mrs. Lahart (I just can't call you Betty), Tim, Greg, Anne, Karen and Julie - Joe Lahart was one of the first major influences in my life. I have many fond memories of going over to your house as a kid and getting "the handshake"- it brings a tear of pain to my eye just thinking about it.
He was always good for a piece of advice or three, many of which, while often going in one ear and out the other at the time have served me well over the years. I've even passed some of them on to my own kids.
I know you will all miss him greatly, as I do my parents, but the many wonderful memories you will have the rest of your lives will carry you through this difficult time. I wish I could make it to the memorial service, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bless Joe!
Rick & Linda Tsoumas
November 12, 2007
To the Lahart Family:
Our sincere sympathies to your entire family on Mr. Lahart's passing. I have many fond memories growing up as next-door neighbors (shooting hoops in the driveway, talking about hurdling form, even watching the first moonwalk in your family room). I'm sure that you all have many wonderful memories that will help you get through these difficult times. Sorry we can't make it there tomorrow from Michigan, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Val & Mary Jane Lugovsky
November 12, 2007
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy,
Valentine & Mary Jane Lugovsky
Loretta Namovic
November 12, 2007
Dear Betty and Family,
Know that the prayers of the St. Scholastica Academy community are with you as we commend Joe to heaven.
Loretta A. Namovic, SSA President
George & Barbara Rourke
November 12, 2007
Dear Betty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. We heard he had many health problems in the pass few years. We know he is at peace now with the Lord. We are in Arizona now and will miss the funeral.
Susan Kramer
November 12, 2007
Remembering Poem
"Golden days come and gone
Cherished thoughts still linger on
Family, friends, those we loved
Alive in memories.
Life will guide us, help us learn
Till we, our heavenly home return
But golden times will ever stay
Alive in memories.
From a little child we grew
Till we realized, till we knew
That those we love live ever on
Alive in memories.
The clock of time has no hold
When our hearts hold only gold
For kindness, caring truly stay
Alive in memories.
In looking back, the winding trail
Holds for each a precious tale
And when our sunset blazes bold
We'll live on, in memories."
By Susan Kramer (Mary Lahart's mother) Joe, Stan and I will remember you ...
John Boylan
November 11, 2007
My sincere condolences to Joe's family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
We were classmates at Loyola Academy and while I have lived for many years now in Minnesota and so have had no recent contact with Joe, my recollection of him is with fondness.
John Boylan
Bro. Ed Siderewicz & Students & Staff of San Miguel Schools
November 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to all of Joe's family. We will remember him and you in our prayers.
Richard H. Griesser
November 11, 2007
My sincere sympathy to all of Joe's family. He was a fine man, classmate and a credit to Loyola.
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