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Joseph LaPaglia Obituary

LaPaglia, Joseph F. age 93, beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Kaczorowski), loving father of Angeline (Kenneth) Guenther and Richard LaPaglia, proud grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of three, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, 3 till 9 p.m. 773-767-4730

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2007.

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Teresa Hardin

November 10, 2007

Cathy & Christine,

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your families. We are sorry for your great loss. Know that you have great memories to look back on.

John and Teresa

Teresa Hardin

November 10, 2007

Cathy & Christine,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your families. We are sorry for your great loss and know you have some great memories to look back on.

John and Teresa Hardin

brian burgess

November 7, 2007

I have no words of encouragement, I am afraid. I found comfort in fully believing that my grandfather would suffer no more. And it was nice to know I had friends who cared, even though they didn't really understand what I was going through. Everyone has different experiences in loss and sorrow. I got upset at people trying too hard. Later to realize that is what would have helped them, though it did not work for me.

Good luck on your journey through sorrow. You have lost a very precious element of your life. You SHOULD miss that.

The Golden's

November 7, 2007

Cathy,

Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary and Tracey

Great Grandpa Joe shaking youngest great grandson Zachary's hand. Summer 2004

November 7, 2007

Grandma and Grandpa with Granddaughter and great grand sons Zach, Tom, and Jake. Summer 2004

November 7, 2007

Christine, Grandma, Mom, Cathy, and Grandpa Joe. Summer - 2003

November 7, 2007

Zachary Casper's Baptism Day July 2003

November 7, 2007

mandy

November 7, 2007

Cathy-
Your famiy is in my thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy-

Pat and Mandy

Christine's Wedding October 1995

Wesley, Catherine, and Zachary Casper

November 7, 2007

My dearest Papa, words can not express how much I will miss you and how much I dearly love you. You have taught me so much about life. You also showed me and taught me so much about love, faith, laughter, dedication, hard work, commitment, truth, giving, and overall responsibility. Your laughter and your smile, I know I will miss most as those were the keys into your soul. You will forever be in my heart. I thank you for being understanding, the most forgiving, and just the best overall grandfather a granddaughter, grandson in law, and great grandson, could ever ask for. I will be sure to keep your memory alive with Zachary and tell him the numerous stories you had always shared with all of us. Especially your love for the Chicago Cubs and for your gardening.

Thank you for sharing your incredible life with all of us.

I love you Papa and hope you have much peace and happiness.

With all of our love, Wes, Cathy, and Zach

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Funeral services provided by:

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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