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JOSEPH CILIAK Obituary

Joseph A. Ciliak, 85, peacefully entered eternal life on May 17, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Mary, for 60 years; devoted father of Marianne (Barry) Anderson, Stephen (Mary Frances) Ciliak, Jean Marie (Mark) Siamis, Joseph John (Sheri) Ciliak; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Michael) Hides, Stephen (Ashley) Ciliak, Jay, Michael, Kyle, Lauren, Joseph, Kevin, Todd, Nicholas, Tyler, Michele; great-grandpa of Summer and Seanna; survived by cousin Albina Baranak; brother-in-law; uncle, and friend to many. Sgt. in U.S. Army Air Force WWII. Member of the American Legion Chicago Branch Kurdel-Cigoi Post #1110, Carpenters Local #58. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass, June 10, 2011 at Divine Savior Church, 7750 Montrose, Norridge, IL, 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Rainbow Hospice Ark, 1601 N. Western Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 5, 2011.

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Mary Ciliak

May 4, 2012

Happy 86th birthday. Always in our hearts.

Mary Ciliak

December 25, 2011

Dad, Merry Christmas. You are so loved & missed.....Always in our hearts

Mary

Jennifer Hides

October 25, 2011

I Love You Grandpa!

Pat (Patty) Shannon (Stefely)

June 7, 2011

Aunt Mary, Marianne, Jean, Steve, & Joe,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Most of my memories are of when I was little and we would come over to your house and got to play. I always had a great time. Uncle Joe was always so kind and fun.

Mary Ciliak

June 5, 2011

My father-in-law was the best. He will be missed. He'll always be forever in my heart & the hearts of others. Love you dad........ Mary

Suzanne G. Olbrisch Hlotke

June 5, 2011

Marianne, I extend my sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father.

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