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Joseph Polerecky Obituary

Polerecky, Joseph J. age 94, beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Adamski), loving father of Thomas (Carole) and Phyllis (Albert) Barattia, cherished grandfather of Laura, Michael and Keith Polerecky, Joseph (Karen) Barattia, Connie (David) Busch and Thomas (Tracey) Barattia, devoted great-grandfather of Nicholas and Jackson Busch, Joseph and Frank Barattia, Nicholas (Kristin) Heckel and Courtney Heckel. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Service Monday, 11:30 a.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd., (5500 W.), Burbank, IL, 60459. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Jean Maxwell

September 28, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Love you all! Was the Uncle I knew and jo jo his pet God be you!!

Phyllis Wright

September 28, 2008

First my heart and prayers go out to all of the family. I know you dont know me, but know of me. My mother was Ann and my sister is Jean, Uncle Joe would stop and see me and family when he would come up from Arizona going to Chicago, and sometimes when he went back down. They are all together now, uncle steve, paul, and my mom, Ann. Again my heartfelt sympathy.

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