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Joseph Sclafani Obituary

Sclafani, Sr., Joseph J. Joseph J. Sclafani, Sr., 79, of Morton Grove, retired after 25 years of service at Pittway Corporation, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Raio); loving father of Joseph Jr. "Joey" and Barby; fond brother of Nancy (Mickey) Jajkowski, Jeanine (Jerry) Krupa and Nick (Judy) Sclafani. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053, Friday 9:30 a.m. to St. Isaac Jogues Church, Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfh.com. (847) 965-2500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 13, 2013.

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Julie Greenberg-Lang

February 15, 2013

May his memory be a blessing. I am sorry for your loss.

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February 13, 2013

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