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Joseph Sapienza Obituary

Sapienza, Joseph Beloved husband of Karen Holz Battista; loving father of Joseph (Carol) and Michele (Daniel) March; loving stepfather of Shari (Franco) Pesole; proud grandfather of 7. Known to many as "Joe the Barber" at Montrose and Melvina. Funeral Saturday, 9:00 a.m. from the Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park. mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Cremation private. 773-276-7800. Visitation Friday, 3 - 9 p.m. www.ragobrothersfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 9, 2012.

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Shari Pesole

November 28, 2012

Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. He was loved very much and is greatly missed. Love you Dad!!

November 15, 2012

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Larry Susler

November 13, 2012

I was very sorry and surprised to hear of Joe's passing. I knew Joe as a fellow bowler at Classic Bowl, and spent many Saturdays there with him over the last few years.

Joe would always tell me he was so old, and then he would soundly beat me. I can't describe how much we both enjoyed the competition.

And when I think of Joe, that's what I remember most. That he was a competitor. Never giving up, and always a good and gracious oponent.... win or lose (though he usually won!).

And he was a good friend. We didn't see each other that often, but when we did the conversation was always easy.

I believe that even though he has moved on to the bowling alley in the sky, he will still be challenging and competing (and beating) people. But my sincerest and deepest sympathies go out to Joe's wife and family.

Larry Susler

November 9, 2012

Joe,Carol, Michelle & Family,Jim & I are so sorry for your loss,please accept our sincere sympathy,& know that you & your family will be in our prayers at this time. Love, Jim & Lili Pieroni.

Chaplain Sandra Reback

November 9, 2012

Many years ago, Joe and some other guys used to play poker with my Dad, John Reback. Mom and I offer our sympathy to you and your family. May God comfort you in your loss.

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