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Joseph Lodato Obituary

Lodato Sr., Joseph J. Age 72, beloved husband of Beverly J. (nee Orpurt); loving father of Kelly, Paulie, Amanda and Joey; dearest papa of Nicholas, Sana, Matty and Remy; devoted son of the late Charles and Ann Lodato; cherished brother of Ralph Lodato and the late Marianne Pratscher; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. His furbabies Rocco and Jackson will miss him. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park to St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 16, 2016.

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Valerie (De Nardo) Szopinski

May 10, 2025

Joey was kind enough to stop and up north at Henry and Valerie's wedding on 4/24/1065. We had good memories. My husband just. Passed the night before St. PAT“RICK'S DAY. We would just
H ave been married 60 years last year. We became good friends throughout the years growing up because of our parents being so close since before they were married. Valerie Szopinski

Terry Peterson

May 10, 2021

Joe is kept at the forefront of his family's everyday life. Joe can be as proud of them as his family is proud of him! God bless the Lodato's!

Terry

Valerie Szopinski

June 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathy from Hank snd Valerie Szopinski. Joey and I (Valerie) grew up together and Joey was in our wedding party. My fondest memories was when our parents and other members of our parents group went up for a week to Wisconsin camping. We had such great fun. There were many other times
joey will be greatly missed. Mr. & Mrs. Henry SZOPINSKI

Debi Parker

May 19, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great man and good friend. He will truly be missed!! My prayers are with all of you.
Debi Parker

Tami Galvan

May 16, 2016

To the entire Lodato family, Our hearts are with you all as you mourn the passing of your husband, father and friend...Joe. He was a wonderful fun loving friend for many decades to all of us.

Although there have many years and in fact decades behind us as Joe taught Jer the ropes back in the '80's. It seems like yesterday we sat at Papa Joes enjoying a wonderful meal together.... just a mere month ago. Joe has played such a big role in the lives of the boys and he will forever be missed. Bev know we are only a phone call away.

May God be with you all.

The Galvan's

May 16, 2016

Dearest Lodato Family,
I will always remember Joe as a loyal and true friend with a heart of endless generosity. Praying that such thoughts and memories of Joe will soon ease your sorrow. God's peace and comfort be with all the Lodato family and friends who loved him so.
Love,
Terry Peterson

Joe and Ruth Enderle

May 16, 2016

Our hearts are broken. Rest in God's grace and peace good friend.
Joe and Ruth Enderle

RDR

May 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Kathy Madden

May 16, 2016

To the Lodato Family - Bill and I send our sincere sympathy. Bev, my heart goes out you, I'm happy you have your kids near by. Ralph, I'm so sorry. It is very difficult to lose a sibling no matter what age one is. Praying for all of you through your grief.

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Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church

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