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Joseph Madia Obituary

Madia, Joseph L.

Joseph L. Madia, 92, of New Lenox, formerly of the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, passed away September 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary, nee Bologna for almost 72 years; loving father of Katherine (James) Senerchia, Joseph (Kristine) Madia and the late Jo Marie Scott; cherished grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 11; fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements by Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 312-225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2022.

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Sep

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church

2823 S Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60616

Sep

14

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church

2823 S Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60616

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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