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Stephen Joyce Obituary

Joyce, Stephen C. Age 83, longtime resident of Chicago, Harwood Heights, Rolling Meadows and winter resident of Seminole FL. Loving father of Ann M. (Tom) Whittaker, Stephen J. (Diane) Joyce and John J. (Fiancee Paz Martinez) Joyce; proud grandfather of John Michael (Elizabeth) Joyce, Sarah and Kelly Joyce; cherished great-grandfather of Everett, Elenore and Grace; dear brother of the late Michael (Mary), John (the late Arlene), Patrick (the late Barbara), Thomas (Nancy), Martin (the late Anne), Betty (the late Vito) Lorenzo and Mary (the late Jerome) Psencik; devoted son of the late John and the late Mary (nee Burke), Joyce, both Natives of Co. Mayo, Ireland; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and cousin of many. Coach of the 1973 Harwood Heights Little League State Champions. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, ( 1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 1 S. 415 Summit Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 27, 2017.

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Bill

March 29, 2017

Rest in peace Stephen. Condolences to John and the entire Joyce family.
"We are Irish not because we were born in Ireland, but because Ireland was born in us."

March 28, 2017

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

Fred R

March 27, 2017

Dear Ann, Stephen, Joyce and John we are so saddened to hear of the loss of Coach Stephen and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 help comfort you during this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

March 27, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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29

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Mar

29

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

IL 60126

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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