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Joseph Plata Obituary

Plata Jr., Joseph A. 37, of Lemont, beloved son of Joseph N. and Sandra (nee Zuk) Plata, loving father of Zachary, dear brother of Gina (Steve) Walter, fond uncle of Christopher and Kayla Walter, devoted grandson of Elvira Scala and Dorothy Zuk, cherished fiance' of Laurie Zerdst, nephew of numerous aunts and uncles, cousin to many. Funeral services Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 10:30 a.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Interment Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lemont United Methodist Church. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 1, 2004.

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Kim Weinberg

January 30, 2017

Gina and Family, I am so sad to hear this news many years later. I spent many fun times with Joey and Chris W. during my 8th grade year at Bromberek. The two of them spent many days hanging out in my Pleasant Dale neighborhood with me. Two very nice guys whom I'm lucky to have known. Hugs to you!

Colleen & Steve Tobolic

November 5, 2004

There are no words that anyone could say to ease the pain you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joey touched many people's hearts and will be missed but remembered.

Jan Vokac

November 2, 2004

Dear Sandy & Joe,

My condolences go out to you in your loss. May God bless and comfort all of you.

Sheila Capra

November 2, 2004

Joey was a good friend to me in grade school and high school. I am so sorry to here of this tragedy. He was a special person and my thoughts and prayers are with Joey and all of you.

Karen Keeler (Barton)

November 2, 2004

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Plata & Gina,

I was very stunned and saddened to hear about the loss of Joey. I can still picture him in the 4th grade at Bromberek. He was my first childhood crush. I remember him giving me a frog made from seashells when you went on a family vacation to Florida. I just thought you'd like to hear some of the memories from his childhood.

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Penny Ekkert

November 2, 2004

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your son touched my life, and even though it had been years since I'd seen him, I will never forget him. When I was just a young girl, he was beautiful to me... May warmest memories remain with you. Penny Ekkert Barry

ryan ramos

November 2, 2004

hi sandy and joe, sorry to hear the bad news, i worked with joe at harmon and mth and other places, he was a great guy and friend and will always be remembered ryan ramos local 63 ironworkers

Cathy Hawkins

November 2, 2004

Dear Sandy & Joe,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I did not know Joey, but I do know the family and

you are all in my prayers.

Cathy Hawkins

Carie Antepenko-Cox

November 1, 2004

Aunt Sandy, Uncle Joe , Gina , Pam, Carl, David & all the kids:

The only thing I know how to say is I am so , so very sorry. There is just not words that can take the pain away. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joey always wanted to shine.

Now he is shining above us all, everytime I look up and see a star I will think of my beloved cousin Joey.

Love you all,

Carie

CRAIG Mikalayunas

November 1, 2004

Joey,

We had some great times together. You will be missed.You are in my families thoughts and prayers.

Richard Triggs

November 1, 2004

Sandra, Joe, and family,



We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Please except our deepest

sympathy and love.



Sincerely, Rich and Nancy Triggs

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