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Joseph Ruiz Obituary

Ruiz, Joseph G. Age 79, of Elmhurst. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann Ruiz (nee Tomaszek); loving father of Denise (Jeff) Genthe, Jody (Rich) Leesley, Philip (Melanie Iwasko) Ruiz; proud grandfather of Richy Leesley, Wesley Genthe, Candace Genthe, Nicole Leeseley, Vincent Genthe; Dear Brother of Jesse, Salvador, and the late Jose Macario, Trinidad, Gregory, Mary, John, Theresa, Philemon and Marcial; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joe was a member of the Bricklayer and Stone Masons Union Local 21 for over 50 years. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Tuesday, August 23, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, August 24, beginning with prayers at the mortuary at 8:30 a.m. and proceeding to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst, Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2016.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Aug

24

Prayer Service

8:30 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Aug

24

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Elmhurst, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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