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Joseph Solava Obituary

Solava, Joseph E. Korean Conflict Army Veteran, age 87; at rest August 26, 2015. Beloved husband of the late May (nee Bennett); loving father of Gloria (Azmi) Kifayeh and Joseph; cherished grandfather of Laila and the late Adnan; fond brother of the late James, late John, late Cecelia Bartel, late Emily Czarny and the late Betty Richardson. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. with services at 7:00 p.m. at the CURLEY FUNERAL HOME (Kubina-Tybor Directors), 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Deacon Joseph Stalcup officiating. Joe was a member of the American Legion Clearing Post 600. Private funeral services. 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2015.

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Jim Solava

August 25, 2024

It's so hard to believe you've been gone 9 years. I think about you and other relatives daily. I know you are still watching over the Solava Family. I was lucky to have you as an Uncle/Godfather. You were always joking around. Prayers for you and Family.sure miss you.
Jim

Jim Solava

August 25, 2022

Wow , seven years already. Gone but not Forgotten. I pray for you and all my deceased relatives daily. I know you´re watching over the Solava´s. Rest In Peace .
Miss your jokes and laughs.
Jim Solava

Colin Bennett

July 23, 2021

I remember you very well Uncle Joe and with much admiration and warmth. Married to 'our' English Aunt May. First as a young boy I recall your family visits to England in the early 1960's , lifting spirits in bringing such brightness, joy, life and fun to what felt by comparison a less vibrant Europe. Second with the kindness you extended when we came to visit you both and family in Chicago in your latter years (and had the amazing experience of seeing a ticker tape parade given for sporting heros in down town Chicago). I still hold dear the dollar bill you gave me as a youngster and the holy medal you shared when I was older when speaking fondly of your own family roots. God bless you.

Jim Solava

August 24, 2020

Uncle Joe , you are missed , gone but never forgotten . You are with your brothers , sisters , mom ,dad and wife . You were always having fun , joking around . Worked with my Dad for years . Rest In Peace. Tell my Mom&Dad and all the Solava’s we miss them .

Jim Solava

August 29, 2015

RIP Uncle Joe , you will be missed . I was lucky to have you as Amy God Father & Uncle . Prayers for you and Family . I remember all the fun times with you , my Dad Jim , and Uncle John at Gage Park Bowling. Alley , me , Richie. , Johnnie and Little Joe would have a blast running around and watching you bowl on Fridays .

Jim,Sandy,Jimmy & Brian

We all loved you , always joking around , send us a tip on the next Kentucky Derby .

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