Name: Visitation for Joseph Clark
Start: 2015-02-23T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-24T02:00:00.000Z
Location: O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

Joseph Charles Clark, age 63, of Lockport, passed away on February 20, 2015. Born to the late Joseph C. and Maryann Clark on October 5, 1951 in Chicago. Loving husband of 31 years and best friend of Susan (Smetana); devoted father of Joseph (Rachel) and Daniel; brother of Rosemary Flynn; son-in-law of Therese and the late James Smetana. Dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle to many. Joe worked in Public Safety at DePaul University for 29 years; he was honored with The Spirit of DePaul Award in 1999. He was also an accomplished musician; he played in and around Chicago for nearly 50 years; Joe and his wife performed music together for the past 37 years. He studied local history; his writings have been published by the State of Illinois and the Diocese of Joliet. He was an active member at St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Joe was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 9:30 a.m. from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment at Calvary Cemetery, Lockport at a later date. Visitation Monday, February 23, 2015 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends can sign the online guest book or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Clark

12 Entries

Robert Romanowski

February 16, 2021

My wife and I, Bob and Cheryl Romanowski, are forever grateful to the Clark family. Joe and his wife Susan officiated at our wedding with their wonderful music. Afterwards, their sons Joseph and Daniel played their classic music as our guest s arrived at the banquet. It doesn't get any better than this. Love with God's blessing to the Clark family. LOL, Bob and Cheryl.

March 18, 2015

What a loss. Such a dear and talented man.

Judith Kubida & Benjamin Kocolowski
Historic Pullman

Tom Erickson

March 1, 2015

My prayers and deepest sympathy to Joes family
I only knew him for a few years. A wonderful man
Proud to have been a friend of his.
He will be deeply missed.

G G

February 25, 2015

My wife and I know Joe from his work as a safety officer at DePaul. He was one of the most helpful and polite human beings I have ever met. I spent a lot of time chatting with Joe about his musical interests and career, going back to the '70s when he played in bands around Chicago. He was a great professional, and I got to work with him around some student protests on campus in 2007. His sole focus was on the well-being and safety of these young people, not proving a point or being heavy-handed or punitive. He was a truly exceptional human being, and it saddens us to learn of his passing. I wish I had gotten to hear him play bass.

RANDY & CAROL SHIRE

February 25, 2015

Dear Sue and family. It was such a pleasure to know and work with Joe during the many years that Randy and I worked at DePaul University. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace freind....

February 25, 2015

Rest in peace. You were always full of joy and laughter....

Elaine Beaudoin

February 24, 2015

I have very fond memories working with Joe at DePaul. As it says in his obituary, he was a kind and gentle man. We are all better for having known him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

February 23, 2015

Our thoughts are with you and your family. In all of my encounters Joe was a kind and gentle man. I feel blessed to have known him in this life.

Mary Carlock

February 23, 2015

Sue, Joe and Family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of a good family man. You both raised a wonderful son Joe, who was the most polite boy who ever came to our home to visit with Jason in grade school, and the love of music was evident! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim, Mary and Jason Carlock

February 23, 2015

Cheryl and I are eternally blessed by Joe and your family in participating in our sacrament of marriage. We wanted to share this blessed thought with you Sue and your family that even with Joe's passing, we were truly touched by Joe's Catholic generosity. We hope this thought with help your family in this time of grief. I truly appreciated Joe's training process as a rookie at DePaul's Public Safety. Sincerely, Bob And Cheryl Romanowski

Laurie Hicks-Brown

February 23, 2015

Sue and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have many fond memories of the music you created together. May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

February 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy, Alan and Betty Wrather

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