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Martin Leal Obituary

Leal, Martin M. WWII US Army Vet, loving husband of the late Guadalupe (nee Ortiz); beloved father of Richard Sr. (Gloria), Therese, late Martin Jr. (Retired CPD) (Elizabeth) and the late Gloria (Tony) Colilla; dearest grandfather of Richard Jr., Peter, Martin III CPD (Jannet), Philip and Trisha (David) Engelsman; dear great-grandfather of Jenna, Christian, Anthony, Martin IV, Hayden, Alexandra and Isabella; great-great-grandfather of Lucas. Retired proud 42 year employee of Sloan Valve Company. Funeral Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:00 a.m. Chapel service at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave., Chicago (1 block east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) Jonathan F. Siedlecki Director. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to time of service. Please omit flowers. Funeral info: 773-735-7521.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2016.

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Dave Sandlund

November 11, 2016

So many great memories with Marty at Area Three we both enjoyed the jovial banter back and forth. May he rest in a well deserved peace.

Cheryl & Rey Macias

November 11, 2016

Dear Leal Family, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Love,

Dave Samdlund

November 11, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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