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Martin Vukas Obituary
Martin P. "Marty" Vukas, U.S. Army Veteran, age 90, late of Orland Park. Beloved husband of Carol nee Wagner; devoted father of Joanne, Peter (late Patricia), Karen (Leo) Cuicio, William, and Joseph (Ximena) Vukas; proud papa of Michelle (Jason), Michael (Nikki), Paul (Gabrielle), Francesca (Nick), Gabrielle, Alan, and the late Peter; loving great papa of Lindsey, Isabella, Khloe, Lily, Marlee, Amelia, Dean, Maria, Charlotte, and Camden; dear brother of James, Mary Ann, the late Pearl and John; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired IBEW #134 Electrician with the City of Chicago Bridgehouses with many years of dedicated service. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 9:00 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic, U-turn permitted at 143rd St.) Orland Park. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com
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The three brothers behind a bar in June of 1978
John Vukas Jr.
June 22, 2024
He encouraged me into electronics by showing me how to cut BX and trouble shooting motors and furnace thermostats when I was a young teenager. He also complented me on my ability on bending conduit.
Christopher Wagner
June 19, 2024
God BlessUncle Marty. Thank you for wonderful childhood memories with you and Aunt Sis. Your tolerance of us running all over your house, as kids, was much appreciated. RIP
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
June 19, 2024
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Jun
20
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462
Jun
21
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9:00 a.m.
Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462
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