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Joseph Verzak Obituary

Verzak, Joseph A. age 81, beloved husband of Dolores B. (nee Geinosky) for 60 years, devoted father of JoAnn (the late Lawrence) Bellino, Laurance (Brenda), Louis (Charlotte), Donna (Dale) Andrews and Sandra (Edward) Schuh, dearest grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of nine, loving brother of LaVerne (the late Joseph) Raher and the late Robert (the late Geraldine), dear brother-in-law of Charles (Mary Jane) Geinosky and Annamae (the late Edward) Wasaitis, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 West 159th Street, Orland Park to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Life long career as a Tool and Die Maker, retiring from A-1 Tool Corp. Enjoyed many days golfing, fishing and bowling. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association, 1440 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or www.lungchicago.org would be appreciated. Funeral info: 708-429-3200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2009.

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Marge Kohn

March 13, 2009

Dear Donna and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved father Joe.I will keep you and your family in my prayers in the days and weeks to come.

God Bless,

Marge Kohn

Maggi Pfrommer

March 12, 2009

Dear Sandy and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your entire family during this time. I am thinking of you.
Sincerely, Maggi Pfrommer

Marianne Farrell

March 12, 2009

Dear Lori and family,

Just a note to let you know that I was very happy to know Joe. We enjoyed many good card games together and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all. My husband Les also thought a lot of Joe and I hope they are together once again.

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