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Joseph Lesniak Obituary

Lesniak, Joseph E. "Uncle Joe", age 81, of Prospect Heights, beloved husband of Ethelyn V. "Jimmy" Lesniak (nee Grosscup), loving father of James, Jan (Dan) Johnson and John (Sharon), dear grandfather of Carissa, Cianna, Celicia, Joseph, Charlyna, Jonathan, Brendan, Phillip, Chase and Sarah, dear brother of Edward (Marie) Lesniak and Helen (Robert) Tittle. Uncle Joe was a WWII Army Veteran. He was also a longtime and founding member of the Prospect Heights Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates, a Past President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and a member of many other numerous organizations. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Services will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday. Interment at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL at 10 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Prospect Hts. Lions Club or The Rotary Club of Schaumburg -- Hoffman Estates. Funeral Info: 847-882-5580.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2006.

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Anne Eisenberg

September 16, 2006

I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. I will have your family in my thoughts and prayers. He was a dear friend of my late husband, Joe (Service Chevrolet).

Joan Van Allen

September 15, 2006

Aunt Jimmy, Jan, James, and John,

So sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. I have very fond memories of Joe and many Christmases and special occasions with all of you. I'm sorry I missed the services and seeing all of you but did not find out until last night. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully we can all get together soon under happier circumstances.

Love, Cousin Joanie

Marti Barr-Pollack

September 14, 2006

To The Lesniak Family,



I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Uncle Joe was a wonderful man. I was just thinking about him and a day later I read of your loss. I worked for Uncle Joe in the early 1990's when he owned Colonial Chevrolet. He was one of the sweetest, kindest people I ever knew. I had a hard time calling him Uncle Joe at first so when I would page him overhead, I would always say Mr. Lesniak. And it would never fail, he would call me right back and say, my name is Uncle Joe. Call me Uncle Joe. I know this is a very difficult time for you. You have lossed a very special man who touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and please take comfort in knowing that he is in a more peaceful place, looking down and guiding you through the rest of your lives.

Sincerely,

Marti Barr-Pollack

Joyce Robison

September 13, 2006

Dear Jan, James, and John,

I was so sad to hear that Uncle Joe passed away. I was not aware that he had been so sick. I always looked up to him and have fond memories of both your Dad and your Mom. Wish I could have been with the family during this time, but I am getting married this weekend. A special pray will go out to your Mom, you, and all the grandkid. I know you will miss him very much.

Your cousin, Joyce

Edward Krakowiak

September 13, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Joe Lesniak family.'Uncle Joe' was a true gentleman,a great neighbor and American.Always involved in the promotion of community activities.God bless you all..Ed Krakowiak family

Edward Krakowiak

September 13, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Joe Lesniak family.From the time of the Park District formation and thru today,"Uncle Joe will always be remembered.God bless you all.Ed Krakowiak family.

William Ahrens

September 13, 2006

family of "Uncle Joe"



I was a member and past president of the Rolling Meadows Rotary Club of which Joe visited very often. He was a fine gentleman and will be missed. Live on with the memories of this fine man.



William Ahrens

Laura Robison-Seasor

September 13, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Joes passing. I am Joyce's (Lesniak) daughter and Roseann and Steve's grandaughter. I remember Uncle Joe fondly and pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.

Tony & Sandy Zaucha

September 12, 2006

To The Lesniak Family:



We are saddened to hear of your loss and know that Mr. Lesniak will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Craig Falkenthal

September 12, 2006

Dear Lesniak Family:

Uncle Joe was a great mentor to me.

He was the first auto dealer I worked for and was a great example for me both personally and professionally. "Yard by Yard is mighty hard. Inch by inch is a cinch". I will miss him. My sincere condolences.

Kenneth Nykiel

September 12, 2006

Dear Jimmy and Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all miss "Uncle Joe".

Mark Braun

September 12, 2006

Uncle Joe will be missed; he was a great member of our club, the Old Timers' Baseball Association of Chicago and a good friend to many of us.

Lions Cary, April and Ashley Frick

September 12, 2006

Dear Jimmy and family,

We are all so sad to hear of Uncle Joes passing. Please know that our thoughts are with all of you.

We will certainly miss his smiles, the twinkle in his eyes, and all that he has contributed to the many orgainzations he was a member of.

Chuck Heinrich (AHPD ret)

September 12, 2006

Jimmy, Jan, James and John

I was very sorry to hear the news about "Uncle Joe" and will say an extra prayer tonight for him. As you face the days and years ahead, just remember all the great times shared as family. I will always remember the great times spent chatting with him while assigned to John Hersey HS in the early 70's at the many events he attended. He always had a smile, a friendly hello and a way to make a listener realize he had knowledge well beyond automobiles. May he rest in peace.

Glen and Sue Eirich

September 12, 2006

Dear Lesniak family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeff Schwartz

September 12, 2006

Jim,



Dont know if you remeber me but I went to Willowbrook with you. Not sure why but I just happen to be glancing at the obits today and saw "Uncle Joe". I remember you talking about him and that he had owned a car dealership somewhere. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Marilyn DeBoer

September 12, 2006

Dear Jimmy,

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the memories of Uncle Joe warm your hearts with love.

With love from our hearts,

June Majewski

Marilyn & Dave DeBoer

Terry McGowan

September 12, 2006

Sorry to read about Uncle Joes passing,I really did not know him,but he was always involved in some way in my little league and other things,in the greatest town to grow up in,good old P.H...Blessings to all.

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