Nowaczyk, Joseph "Fix'em Joe", age 77, of Lyons, formerly of Cicero, IL. WWII Army Vet., beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Wyroslak), loving father of Joseph (Nancy), Lenore (Chris) Szydlo and the late Michael, cherished grandfather of Anna, Michael and Ryan, fond brother of Theo (Tess), late Florian, John, Chester, Therese Kurley, Marcella Stevens, many nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Funeral services Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 9 a.m., from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Road-between Harlem and First Ave., just South of Ogden Ave.), Lyons, IL, to St. Hugh Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Former member of Cicero Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Cancer Society, appreciated. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Info 708-447-7900. 
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Sharon Nowaczyk
December 15, 2006
Uncle Joe was a kind & handsome man. I am sorry for your loss.
Cyndi Brewer
December 13, 2006
To the family, I'm sorry for your loss. I regret I didn't know my uncle but will include him during my Relay for Life contributions. God Bless all of you.
June Tesinsky
December 11, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your Family.
Vicky Smith
December 11, 2006
My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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