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Joseph Seliga Obituary

Joseph A. Seliga, WW II Coast Guard Veteran, Age 95, at rest April 6th; loving husband of the late Evelyn M. nee Barczak; devoted father of Joseph (Vanessa); cherished Papa of Evelyn Maria "Emmy"; fond brother of Edward and the late Emil; brother-in-law of Barbara Sapulich, the late Edmund Barczak, Cecilia DeWitt, Adela Rucinski and Raymond Barczak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, April 11th, 9:15 am from the MARIN FUNERAL HOME, 2744 W 51 St to St. Simon the Apostle Church for 9:30 am Mass Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Retired Senior Vice President of Talman Federal Savings; longtime Financial Secretary of Assembly 11, Slovak Catholic Sokol; 2001 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year; former Chair of the Finance Committee, member of the Parish Council, Slovak & English Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Simon the Apostle Parish and former Executive Secretary of St. Rita High School Alumni Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Simon the Apostle Church (773-436-1045), the Sisters of Sts Cyril & Methodius, Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA 17821-1698 or the Slovak Fathers of St. Andrew Abbey, http//standrewabbey.org preferred and appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 pm. 773-436-2746.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2016.

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Jerry Croke

April 2, 2022

Joe,
Prayers and thoughts for your Dad and your Mom will continue.

Kukuc Family

April 11, 2016

Deepest sympathy from Kukuc Family from Burr Ridge IL.
He always will be remembered in our prayers.

Irena Kukuc

April 11, 2016

My sincere condolences on loss of your father. He always will be in our memories and prayers.

Irena Kukuc

April 11, 2016

Our sincere condolences on loss of your father.
He always will be in our memories and prayers.

Ludmila Fudala

April 11, 2016

Deepest sympathy from Fudala and Gielata Families. Our prayers are with Your Family.We are so sorry for Your lost.

David Murphy

April 11, 2016

My condolences. I spoke to your father once about my Mother (Catherine) who was the daughter of Jacob Seliga in Pittsburgh.

April 8, 2016

Thank you for your service to our country.
May Heaven welcome you with the honor you
richly deserve.

Bob & Rosemary Thumpston

April 8, 2016

Deepest sympathy from the Thumpston Families from Pittsburgh, PA

April 8, 2016

Jody & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Susan Gonzalez and Family.

Jerry Croke

April 8, 2016

Joe, I also worked at Talman with you dad for many years. He was well liked and respected by all.I too remember how excited your parents were when you were born and whenever I met up with your dad at retirement parties you and your accomplishments were all he would talk about. I almost feel like I know you and I send you my deepest condolences.

Ed Luczak

April 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

Jodie,

Your father played a big part in my life. I will never forget his help,honesty and wisdom. I learned a lot from him. Our business life goes back to 1970. I will miss him. My sincere condolences on your loss. Joe was a good man.

Marian (Foley) Bland

April 8, 2016

Joe, your dad and my dad worked together at Talman years ago. I remember both of your parents and how excited they both were when you were born. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

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