Joseph KWAK Obituary

Joseph M. Kwak, age 55, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Regina, nee Wisniewski; loving father of Sarah, Ashley and Stacey; loving son of Lorraine Kwak, nee Potocki and the late William Kwak; dear brother of Kathi (Stan) Filipiak, Joyce Kwak, Carol Patrianakos and Bill Kwak; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend to many. 32-year employee of Northrop Grumman. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at DAVENPORT FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 419 E. Terra Cotta Avenue (Rt. 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Lying in State Monday, 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 111 S. Hubbard Street , Algonquin, IL 60102. Interment St. John Nepomucene Cemetery (Intersection of River Rd & Church Rd) Barrington Hills, IL. Funeral Info: 815-459-3411 or www.davenportfamily.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 11, 2011.
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Dear Regina & Family,
I am sitting here with Jillian & we just found out about Joe's passing. We are stunned & SO SORRY for your loss. He was a great man & we know how devastating this must be for you and the girls / now young women. There are no words to truly express our sorrow or that could allow you to feel better. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers esp now during this holiday season. I still live where I always have. Call me if you ever want to talk. Remembering the good times we had together ... serving the Lord.
LOVE & BLESSINGS ... Sharon & Jillian

Sharon Prykop-Keenon

December 22, 2011

Dear Sarah and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May you someday find peace knowing he is with our Father in heaven.

Michelle Weyers

September 13, 2011

Dear Kwak Family,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your beloved husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God's peace be with you,
Marge Larocco

September 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deby Alevizos-Northrop Grumman

September 12, 2011

So very sorry for your loss to you and our family Regina. We are good friends of Bob and Dolores, too, and I am sure they will help you seek comfort thru these days ahead. Our prayers are with you all.

Jane Pomije

September 12, 2011

So sorry for your your loss. You will all be in our prayers.

Joe Jacobo

September 11, 2011

Hi Regina and family,
I am sooo sorry to hear about Joe - Frank had told me about him working at Northrup, but I did not make the connection. We are all sorry for you and your daughter's loss. May you take comfort in the memories and time you have had with him.
jo Angiulo

Joanne Angiulo

September 11, 2011

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