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Robert Halaj Obituary

Halaj, Robert Anthony Age 64, of Chicago, passed away October 1, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was a legendary blues bassist who performed with Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings and Studebaker John and the Hawks. He traveled worldwide and is featured on numerous recordings. Dear son of the late Chester and Mary; beloved brother of Diane (Lenny) Kapka; fond uncle of Brian (Rena) Kapka and Tracy (Michael) Meyer; great-uncle of Matthew, Allyson and Hailey; cousin of many. Family and friends will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 8 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 6612 W. 54th Street (at Nashville), Chicago. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Leonard Zielinski Funeral Director, Ltd. www.zielinskifuneral.com, (847) 227-0523.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 4, 2016.

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Linda Pech

December 6, 2016

Sorry to hear about Bob. He was a nice person & a regular at Tin Knockers when i bartended there. Thanks for the memories & he will be missed. Your friend, Linda

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St. Daniel the Prophet Church

6612 W. 54th Street (at Nashville), Chicago, IL

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St. Daniel the Prophet Church

6612 W. 54th Street (at Nashville), Chicago, IL

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