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Joseph Pepera Obituary

Pepera, Joseph Age 89, Navy Veteran World War Two, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Nellie nee Oshanna; cherished father of Shelly (Anthony) Perrone, Cindy Pepera-Lee; proud papa of Jasmin; dear brother of the late Ann (the late Felix) Fronczak, the late John (June) Pepera, the late Julia McCaffery, the late Paul and the late Louis Pepera; caring brother in law of Joseph and the late Benjamin (Dorothy) Oshanna; fond uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation January 3rd, Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services January 4th Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 would be appreciated. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2012.

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Nancy Pirwitz

January 15, 2012

Dear Shelly and Cindy,

Very sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort.

Zeesy Posner

January 5, 2012

Dear Shelly and Cindy,

We are so very sorry to hear that your beloved father passed away. We had the joy and the privilege of being your dad's next door neighbors for amost 30 years, and we cherish the memories of seeing and chatting with your dad almost every day for so many years. He was a kind, giving, friendly person who everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved. People would walk down the street, say hello to Joe, and walk away with big smiles on their faces. Everyone felt safe knowing that Joe the ex-marine and the plumber was here keeping an eye on things. This neighborhood will not be the same without dear Joe.

The Posners next door

DG Garrity

January 4, 2012

Dear Shelly and Cindy

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a lucky man to have you two in his life. With deepest Sympathy, DG

Laurie Sadowski

January 1, 2012

Shelly & Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Joe was such a nice man and a wonderful neighbor. He was so helpful to the Rozen's with the mail and the papers over the years. I always enjoyed talking to him and will remember him fondly.

Richard Fronczak

January 1, 2012

Uncle Joe was a kind and jentle man who was loved and respected by all by all who knew him. He was a loving Father and caring Husb and, Father and Grandfather. My Sister Cathy and I are greatful that we visited him shortly before he died. Nephew,Richard Fronczak

Jill Zimbler

January 1, 2012

Shelly cindy and jasmin. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and pappa was a lucky man to have all of you in his life. Be happy he is at
Peace and reunited with your mom. Love you guys

January 1, 2012

Dear Cindy, Shelley, and Jasmin,

We were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I hope you are all doing okay and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
John, Kate, Emma & Ian Lee

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