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Milton Vallis Obituary
Vallis, Milton (Ret. Lt. CFD), age 85, late of the East Side, beloved husband of Pat (nee O'Connor) for 59 years, loving father of Judy (Paul) Kniaz and George (Jo) Vallis Ret. Calumet City Police Chief, devoted grandfather of Michael and Thomas Kniaz and Kathryn and Christopher Vallis, dear brother-in-law of Betty Serpe, preceded in death by his sister, Marie O'Byrne, and brothers, Tom, George, and William Vallis, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation Thursday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday, April 9, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. George Church, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com 
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mark amen
April 9, 2010
Hi George, I want to offer my sympathy and prayers to all of your family, as does my wife and son. Remember, be of good cheer, because Jesus overcame the world and death, and all who die in Christ will be with him forever, so the day will come when you will see your dad again. I love you in the Lord, and as a good friend God Bless, Mark,Sabina and Garion Amen
Robert& Kathie McHenry
April 8, 2010
George, our sympathy is with you and your family,along with Our prayers. Your old boy is in a better place. If you need anything you know where Im at.
John & Sheila Starke
April 7, 2010
George & Jo,
Sorry for you loss.
Tom Sullivan
April 7, 2010
Mrs. Vallis, Judy and George,
I will miss calling Mr. Vallis on his birthday but I will never forget his kindness, respect and great love for his family and friends. Your husband, father and my friend will always be remembered for his friendliness, great smile and love to fish. I pray with you that he will have everlasting peace and happiness with the Lord.
james mcguire
April 7, 2010
dear vallis family i am very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Jim McGuire truck 34 cfd
Andy Burch
April 7, 2010
George, From all of us at Firestone, we are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Raybould
April 7, 2010
George and family. We are so sorry to hear about you loss. I have many fond memories of your dad from the "good old days" on the East Side. I'm sure your dad and mine are sharing many firefighter stories up in heaven.
April 7, 2010
Pat, Judy, George and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that Milt is now at peace. Love and prayers
Ken and Betty Kniaz, Punta Gorda, Florida
Skip & Ginny Urbanek
April 7, 2010
George, I know the special relationship you had with your Old Boy, and those memories will help get you through these difficult days. Our prayers are with you.
Arlene Ciesielski
April 7, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Phil/Brandie Santefort
April 7, 2010
George and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
JANIE CARMAN (OGLESBY)
April 7, 2010
My prayers are with you now.
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