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Joseph Librizzi Obituary

Librizzi, Joseph S. age 37, cherished husband of Helen A. (nee Goryl), loving father of Alyssa, beloved son of Geraldine F. (nee Komperda) and Charles Librizzi, treasured brother of Sara D. (Gregory) Dixon, devoted godfather of Jacob and Nikolas, son-in-law of Barbara and Vincent Goryl, brother-in-law of Mary Goryl and Joseph Goryl, fond uncle of Nikolas and Nina Dixon, special cousin of many. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Louis de Montfort Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2006.

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Christine Fredrick

October 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's Family and Friends, Joe touched my life, I will always cherish the memories, I'll never forget what a great guy and friend he was, he will be dearly missed,

Lillie Gajda

October 13, 2006

Joe will be deeply missed...Our heartfelt sympathies go out to your family at this solemn time. God watch over you and give your family the courage and strength to get thru this trying time... The Gajda Family

Danny Kitlarz

October 13, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Michele DeVos

October 12, 2006

Sara, Greg, Niko and Nina,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Sara. I just wanted to express our sympathies to you and your family. Should you need anything, please let me know.

Kim, Tony, Danny Vestuto

October 12, 2006

Joe will be really missed. Joe and Helen are great people and he will never be forgotten. The librizzi family will be in our prayers and our thoughts.

THE GURNEY'S WAYNE,DARLINE,JAY,TINA, TIM,BETH ALSO STEVEN AND JILL

October 11, 2006

OUR LIVES WILL BE FOREVER CHANGED. JOE CALLING FOR "JAY" WILL BE MISSED. OUR TOYS FOR TOTS RIDES WILL BE TALKING ABOUT JOE NOT TO HIM. OUR BASS LAKE SUMMERS BOATING,JET SKI RIDES,KNEE BOARDING, CAMPFIRES AT THE GURNEY'S THE BIKE STORIES,PUGGY PIES,BEAN BAG GAMES UNDER THE STREET LIGHTS, LATE NIGHT GULF CART RIDES, AND A FEW BEERS,WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, BUT THEY WILL GO ON BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT JOE WOULD WANT FOR HELEN, ALYSSA, GERRI, CHARLES, SARA, GREG, NEKO,AND NINA. THEY WERE EVERYTHING TO JOE. HE WAS A GREAT HUSBAND,ONE OF THE BEST DADS WE KNOW, A GREAT SON AND BROTHER. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY THE GURNEY FAMILY. LOVE; AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Mike Szydelko

October 11, 2006

Our prayers are with you. I will miss our motorcycle talks every morning at work. May god bless you. Mike and Teresa Szydelko

THE GURNEY'S WAYNE,DARLINE,JAY,TINA, TIM,BETH ALSO STEVEN AND JILL

October 11, 2006

OUR LIVES WILL BE FOREVER CHANGED. JOE CALLING FOR "JAY" WILL BE MISSED. OUR TOYS FOR TOTS RIDES WILL BE TALKING ABOUT JOE NOT TO HIM. OUR BASS LAKE SUMMERS BOATING,JET SKI RIDES,KNEE BOARDING, CAMPFIRES AT THE GURNEY'S THE BIKE STORIES,PUGGY PIES,BEAN BAG GAMES UNDER THE STREET LIGHTS, LATE NIGHT GULF CART RIDES, AND A FEW BEERS,WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, BUT THEY WILL GO ON BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT JOE WOULD WANT FOR HELEN, ALYSSA, GERRI, CHARLES, SARA, GREG, NEKO,AND NINA. THEY WERE EVERYTHING TO JOE. HE WAS A GREAT HUSBAND,ONE OF THE BEST DADS WE KNOW, A GREAT SON AND BROTHER. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY THE GURNEY FAMILY. LOVE; AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WAYNE,DARLINE,JAY AND TINA..

The Vlasic Family

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of great sorrow. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.
Our love always, Ron, Allison, Steven & Nicole

Tim and Beth Gurney

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joe was a great person and will be remembered dearly!

Jim and Monique Foley

October 11, 2006

On behalf of the Foley family we would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful,caring,loving and great friend who,truly will be missed.
We love you Joe but God loves you best!Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with our deepest sympathy and love Jim,Monique and family

Rog Family

October 11, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Joe live forever in our hearts and memories.

Yvonna Kwiecien John Fletcher

October 11, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ralph Coglianese

October 11, 2006

Joe, Was a good kid, From an older friends viewpoint. Joe was a devoted Family man. I remember Joe street racing his motorcycle when he was younger. He also was a big time Car guy. My condolences to His wife,child and Parents. I myself lost a child and no matter what age they are it hurts badly. God bless Joe and peace be with him.

Cathee Gillen (Ramos)

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Librizzi family during this time of great sorrow. Joe will be missed, but his legancy lives on through his family and especially his children. God Bless.

diana kwiecien

October 11, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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