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Joseph Lorefice Obituary
Lorefice, Joseph P. Korean War Veteran, owner of Progress Realty in Chicago for over 40 years. Beloved son of the late Menotti Lorefice and the late Rosina (nee Paravizzini), loving brother of Salvatore (Bonnie), late Umberto, late Concetta (late Edward) Zimmerman and the late Ignatius (Betty), dearest godfather of Mona Blankshain, fond uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Member of the Southwest Realty Board and National Association of Realtors. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.., from Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Joseph Lorefice
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Chris Muszynski
March 24, 2023
Joe's name just came up in conversation the other day. It's been a long time. Miss my talks on the phone or visiting in the office, or grabbing pizza at Vito & Nick's. Joe was a great guy, one to be remembered.
Mary Kay Moran/Rios
December 31, 2004
Joe was a dear friend of my father, the late Tom Moran and our family. He will be remembered fondly. He & his family are in our prayers.
God bless you & keep you Mr. Lorefice
Angela Gottschalk
December 30, 2004
I will forever hold special memories of Mr. Lorefice in my heart. He was a kind and generous man who always wore a smile and knew how to make me smile. When I was a child, I knew that with each encounter I could expect to have my cheeks pinched as well as get a hearty hug. I looked forward to going to the office with my grandfather (Tom Moran) because Mr. Lorefice might give me a little job to do (which seemed as important and significant as grandpa's job to this 11-year-old at the time). Since those days, I've married, moved away, and started my own family. Even though Mr. Lorefice is not with us anymore, my childhood memories of him will live forever. Thanks for the memories.
Angela Gottschalk
(Daughter of Mary Kay Moran)
Andrew Christophersen
December 30, 2004
To the Lorefice Family:
Joe & I had many conversations over the past 35 years and I enjoyed them. He will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Andrew & Roseann
Christophersen
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Pam Roth
December 30, 2004
To the family & friends of Joe,
Joe will be missed in our
"family" neighborhood at 63rd &
Pulaski. Joe was loved for being kind and generous. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Pam Roth
from Dr. Roth's office @ 6312 S. Pulaski Rd.
Thomas & Marianne McGuinness
December 29, 2004
Our sympathy to Sal and Bonnie on the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
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