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Norbert Borys Obituary

Borys, Norbert A. Age 79. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Longtime resident of Calumet City. At rest April 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Mazeika); Loving father of Leonard (Sem), Lee (Nicole) and the late Linda Greer; Proud grandfather of Erika (Chris) Lounsbury, Erin (Mike) Miller, Meghan (Bart) Chamiga, Jason (Mindy) Greer, Brandon (Vickie Thomason) Greer, Katelyn, Casey and Macayla Borys; Great grandfather of 7; Dear brother of the late Josephine Lakomy, Irene Vitolka, Stella (Walter) Sandelski, Dorothy Spindler, Ted (Irene) and Chester Borys; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of ACME Steel for 38 years. Memorial Visitation Saturday May 5, 2012 from 9AM until time of Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Church 15746 S. Union, Harvey, IL. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements by Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home. 708-862-5454 or www.HennessyNowakFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 29, 2012.

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May 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Lee your dad was one of the nicest men that we have ever met.
Bruce and Cathy Anderson & Family

May 4, 2012

I Am so very sorry for your loss. Now Norbert will be keeping an eye on Anna from above. I miss our visits at the nursing home and will miss him a lot. Michaelene (Josies daughter)

May 1, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My sympathy and prayers to all of you, he was a very nice gentleman.

April 30, 2012

sorry for your loss. he was a great guy.he helped to make 30 years of work fly by.
friend and co-worker
teddy gryczewski

April 30, 2012

We are deeply sorry to hear about Uncle Norby's passing. We joyfully remember the times we got together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fond memories will be everlasting in our hearts. With love the Grady Family - Don & Sandy, Mike & Tammy, Lisa & Chuck, Magen & Dale

April 30, 2012

Lee, Nickie, Casey, Macayla and Family, Mr. Borys was a very nice man and will be missed greatly. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family.
Lucy, Joe & Karli Clemmons, NC.

Jan & Bill Noonan and Family

April 30, 2012

A great guy..neighbor..friend..Norb will be missed very much. Heartfelt sympathies to all of his family.

April 29, 2012

To the family of Norbert Borys may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

April 29, 2012

Lee, Nicki & Family

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Tim & Beth Serbin
Valparaiso IN

Bob Layne

April 29, 2012

Lee and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Prayers are on the way.

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