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Peter Vrdolyak Obituary

Vrdolyak, Peter J. Age 91, late of the East Side passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine "Jerri" (nee Nelson). Loving father of Peter J. (Nancy) Vrdolyak III and Joseph P. Vrdolyak II. Cherished grandfather of Sydney Reese, Madison Leigh and Peter J. Vrdolyak IV. Dearest brother of John Vrdolyak, Edward R. (Denise) Vrdolyak, late Joseph P. (Barbara) Vrdolyak, late Genevieve M. (late Henry) Simmons, late Victor A. (late Ruth) Vrdolyak and late Matilda Vrdolyak. Dearest brother-in-law of Lois (Jack) Cleary. Devoted son of the late Peter Sr. (late Barbara) and (late Matilda) Vrdolyak. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. WWII U.S. Army Air Corps/Navy Veteran. Retired Ironworker Union Local #1. Member of American Legion Post #493. Visitation Wednesday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 4, 2018.

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March 29, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

A D

September 7, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Z L

September 7, 2018

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.

Shelly

September 6, 2018

I am so very sorry to read of the loss of your loved one, Peter.

The pain and grief at this time can seem unbearable. Remember the way you feel is quite natural, even the perfect man, Jesus, wept when he lost his dear friend Lazarus. John 11:35 states he gave way to tears,

May your family find comfort and a peace of mind in knowing our God is merciful and loving. He will always remember Peter.

September 6, 2018

May time soften the pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared with Peter and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
GD

Alan Kaye

September 6, 2018

I have always enjoyed having coffee with you at City Hall when you were there. You are the epitome of an "old school/stand up guy"
Rest in peace.
Alan Kaye

Carl Ostrowski Ret CFD

September 5, 2018

Rest In Peace Peter and may God Bless you, condolences to the Vrdolyak family.

Joe McGee

September 5, 2018

You would need a calculator to count
the jobs he worked and Ironworkers he helped. The standard he kept was unmatched.
One of a kind.

PETE V COVER OF NEWSWEEK

Ross Leck

September 4, 2018

Our Condolences to the Vrdolyak family.
Pete is a man not to be forgotten, I always enjoyed talking with him about his work as an ironworker and the buildings he built. God Bless the family.

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Sent Flowers

September 4, 2018

Rest in peace old friend. Gordon Driscoll

A.J. Harring

September 4, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Our best to the entire family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
-A.J.

Dave Sandlund

September 4, 2018

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

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5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Sep

6

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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6

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church

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