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2019

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Martin Passolano Obituary

Passolano, Martin Anthony 65, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Martin was born in Chicago to the late Anthony and June (nee Kloske) Passolano. Beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Super); loving father of Dominic (Mary), Anthony (Karen Bjurman), Nicholas (Lisa), and Nicole (Russ Huxhold) Passolano; cherished grandfather of Lucia, Vincent, Eliana, and Mia Passolano; Emersyn and Will Huxhold; Mats, Niklas, and Daniel Bjurman; dear brother of Janice Wesolowski, James Passolano, and Paul (Leann) Passolano; loved brother-in-law of Sue (Steve Bauer) Thelin; uncle of Ericka, Cortney, and Michael Thelin, Madison and Grace Passolano, along with numerous other nieces and nephews. Martin was a member of IUOE Local #399. He was Assistant Chief Engineer at TransUnion for 44 years and a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services Tuesday, January 8, 2019, with prayers at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Joliet for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com, or 815-485-3700 for info.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2019.

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Craig Franzen

January 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

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January 5, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Pam Valy

January 4, 2019

Nicole so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and your family. Your Dad is with your Mom. Love you Pam Valy

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Funeral service

10:15 a.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

Joliet, IL

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Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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