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Joseph Pyra

1938 - 2017

Joseph Pyra obituary, 1938-2017, Homer Glen, IL

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Joseph Pyra Obituary

Pyra, Joseph J. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 54 years of Karen (nee Simons); loving father of Laura (Vince) Kruczkowski, Lisa, Joe, and Jeffrey (Stacy) Pyra; cherished grandfather of Vincent, Taylor, Haylee and Zakary Kruczkowski, Haydyn, Payton and Skylar Kopfer, Hunter, Kendall, Coleton and Summer Pyra; brother of the late Juanita Benes. Funeral Monday 9:45 a.m. at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 708-301-3595

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2017.

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Bill Tonn

January 20, 2021

Boy. FOUR years have passed very quickly, but I know that the memories of Joe and the sadness of his passing are alive and well in the hearts of those who loved and still miss him. I'll be praying for you all right now. God Bless.

Corey Henry Frenzel

January 30, 2017

Uncle Joe, thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for the time you spent with us and the stories you shared. Thank you for teaching us life lessons. Thank you for serving our wonderful country and fighting for our freedom. Thank you for giving us the best cousins we could ask to grow up with. Thank you for showing us youngsters how a marriage should be. Thank you for all the dinners and all the laughs. Thank you for letting us hang out in your basement and in your garage.
We sure are going to miss you but we will cherish the memories you have given us and your legacy will live on. And if you could, please give my dad and grandma a big hug for me. Love you, Uncle Joe.

Ed Kucic

January 30, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tyler Raymond Frenzel

January 29, 2017

Uncle Joe. You were sush a easy person to talk to. I remember some many great memories of us just talking. You will be truly misssed. I am so blessed to of called you family. Thank you so much for being the person you were. I love you so much and will never ever forget you. Till we meet again. Please watch over our friends and family. God bless.

Bill Tonn

January 29, 2017

Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I only met him a few times but I liked him from the start. He enjoyed talking with me about deer hunting and Wisconsin. I'm sure that Joe is much happier today with the Lord than he was trapped in that chair. I'll pray for your family with special prayers for you and Mom. Apologies that I unable to be there.

Roseann Rados

January 29, 2017

May God walk with you and your Family through your time of sorrow. Joe will be greatly missed. Roseann Rados and family.

Vince & Donna Gendusa

January 29, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barb Frenzel

January 29, 2017

Love you, Joe.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

IL

Jan

30

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

IL

Jan

30

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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