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Joseph Wajda Obituary
Wajda, Joseph J. age 70, Army Veteran of Vietnam War, beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Kochniarczyk), loving father of Joseph (Karyn) Wajda, Michael (Kristin) Wajda and Debra (Karl) Fitzloff, dear grandfather of Danny, Jimmy, Robbie, Zak and Jack, fond brother of Frank (Virginia) Wajda, Janet (Steve) Wozny, Mary (the late Fred) Faybik, the late Dorothy (the the late John) Adelman and the late Paul (Bernice) Wajda, also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), to St. Symphorosa Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900 
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Steve Ramel
November 24, 2008
Debbie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. He will always be remembered as being a kind and gentle man.
Kimberly Pett
November 18, 2008
To my uncle Joe,-
You will not be forgotten --I have soo many memories of growing up- and the fun times-- I will miss you dearly-- and truly always be in my heart!!
Pat Debelak
November 14, 2008
Debbie, my sympathies go out to you and your entire family on the death of your father. I know that you were very close and will miss him deeply. My prayers are with all of you; and I hope that all the memories of the good times will far outweigh the sadness you are feeling now.
Pat Debelak
Dawn Bugarin Courtney
November 14, 2008
Debbie-
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of you & your dad growing up.
MARY WILFINGER
November 14, 2008
JOE,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH THOSE MANY YEARS AT RYERSON. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO GEN AND YOUR CHILDREN. I STILL REMEMBER YOU TALKING ABOUT THEM WHEN THEY WERE VERY YOUNG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
MARY O'NEILL WILFINGER
Marissa Boccia
November 13, 2008
"Grandpa Joe" as I knew him was truly a wonderful man. He loved his family so very much. He will be missed by so many. I am so happy that I knew Joe, his kindness will be remembered in my heart forever. -
Always & Forever Daddy's Little Girl
Debbie Fitzloff
November 13, 2008
Dad,
We love you very much. You are a wonderful father, grandpa and friend. You will never be forgotten and we'll take you with us through whatever we do in life.
Thank you for caring and all the terrific memories.
Love always,
Karl, Debbie and Zak
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