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Joseph Salamie Obituary
Joseph N. Salamie, beloved father of Rebecca and Michael; loving brother of Jerome (Jacqueline), Rima O'Connor and James (Nancy). Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 S. County Line Road (one block south of 155/Stevenson), Burr Ridge. Family and friends will meet Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Queen of Heaven. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in his name to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Funeral info, 630-654-8484 or
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Salamie
melissa elstad - mckirdie
August 2, 2007
Worked for Joe in the late 90's. He was a funny and innocent guy - with a great smile. I hope he is resting in peace. Although I am sure he is discontent not being at his store... Miss You Joe.
Jason Slade
August 1, 2007
I worked for Joe for 3 years and cannot imagine a less deserving fate for such a nice guy.
I'll always remember him as a friend, working the register with a big smile and a weird story to share.
Rest in peace, Joe, and happy travels.
Melissa Elstad - McKirdie
July 30, 2007
Wanted to pass on some info.
Joe's Memorial Birthday party on Sunday, August 26 at DJ's Sports Bar in westmont from 3pm-6pm (it's the day after what would be Joey's 59th birthday).
Westmont, Illinois
July 28, 2007
Joe, Its almost over, You can rest in peace.May your family find some peace and comfort now. God Bless them all. July 27, 2007
Jami
June 7, 2007
Joe was a gem of a guy. It was great coming into the store and seeing him. My heart and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
Phil Gurrie
June 5, 2007
I just found out today,that Joe had passed away. I had not seen him for many years,but I do have good memories of Joe from our days at L.T.
I express my sympathy to his family,he was a great guy,and I'm sure he smiling down at all of us.
Party on buddy.
Bob Burnett
June 5, 2007
I just saw Joe at the wake of our good friend Frank a few weeks ago. It was good seeing Joe and I am devestated to hear of his passing. I have known Joe for 40 years and we were going to the LTHS reunion in a few weeks. Joe, I will never forget you and I hope you and Frank are having a good time.
Chris Stevenson
June 2, 2007
Our condolences to Joe's family. We're shocked at the news. Joe was a real postive energy in this not so friendly world we live in. His legacy is the many lives he touched with his smile and upbeat attitude. He will be missed.
The OakBrook Boys and Polo crew.
DM
June 1, 2007
Joe-
You were a truly great and helpful guy ...I have visited your store for years only to find you in the best of moods always!!
You will be missed ...it's a shame how people like you leave so early...
Chris
June 1, 2007
Cupcake -
You were taken too soon - I'm happy to know that I knew you for so long, was able to work for you, and will always remember how much you meant to myself and my family. You were such a great freind, offered fatherly advice to someone in need and would do anything for anyone. Your memory will live on forever - and even tho you didn't get to meet my son yet, I know in my heart that during our last visit, your introduction as "Famous Uncle Joe" and the freindly rubs you offered to my "oven", will forever be felt and remembered and some day, we will meet again. Your forever loved Uncle Joe.
Dan Panovich
May 31, 2007
i kept stoppin by but kept missing you,wanted to find rare TooL t-shirts,stickers,etc. was so looking forward too see you had a smile on my face thinking about it.but,we will see each other one day !one of the coolest humans i knew. R.I.P.
special agent x
May 29, 2007
dear joe you were a great friend to the chicago DEA office my self and all my agents we will miss you
special agent x
Brian Porter
May 26, 2007
I stopped by the Sight and Sound store today and was hoping to maybe crossing paths with Joe, someone I have visited with in his store for over 21 years.
What a beautiful, kind man. Joe always offered a smile, a kind word, and had a few minutes to visit with me.
My heartfelt sympathy to his family. I shared the news of Joe with some old friends this evening and we all shared stories and agreed that Joe touched so many lives in a positive way with his open and friendly demeanor. God bless you during this difficult time.
Bill McGrrath
May 25, 2007
You will be missed.
Heidi Steiner
May 24, 2007
I worked for Joe 10 years ago and continued to fill in at one of his stores whenever he asked me to up until a few years ago. I am so shocked and saddened by the news. Joe was a good boss, an awesome friend and one of the best father's I've ever met. My heart goes out to his children. I'm so so sorry for your loss.
Amy Schmitt
May 23, 2007
I too, will miss Joe's smile, his chatter and his awesome attitude greeting me every time I visited his store. He will truly be missed.
Jennifer & Tom Joyce
May 23, 2007
My sincere condolences to Joe's family. My husband and I had the pleasure of knowing him and working for him. He was a kind, caring man who would give you the shirt off his back. May he rest in peace.
Tom Hogan
May 22, 2007
May God Bless Joey and all the Salamie Family. We were neighbors "across the back fence" for many years, and all the Salamie's were top notch. Joey was a fine young man, and we will all miss him.
Karen
May 21, 2007
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Carol Anne Kacz
May 21, 2007
This is a terrible tragedy. My deepest condolences to his family.
Kim Medzunas
May 21, 2007
May you rest in peace my friend. Joe brought many, many smiles to many people. He will be missed greatly and thought of often!
Bess Hogan
May 21, 2007
My heart goes out to all Joe's family. You are all in my prayers. My last memory of 'Joey' is as my best friend Rima's soft-spoken, sweet-natured, curly-headed little brother, with gorgeous, big soulful brown eyes. Joey, say hi to Ritchie for me. He will show you around.
Digger
May 19, 2007
When I handled Joe's father's funeral years ago we became very close. Joe's father was the consul general for the Country of Lebanon that dates back to the 60's. What an education! I will miss him. What a caring father he was to his little boy! Many trips to Ty Park. God Bless you my friend! Your family is in my prayers.
Sue Spreenberg
May 19, 2007
I worked for Joe about 30 years ago. He was like a big brother making me bring my boyfriends around for his approval. What fun working for him with Lenny singing "Roxanne" and joking with Joe and his funny voices. I even worked for his dad one summer doing typing and stamping of documents. He was a hoot! Meeting Kathy and Erica for the first time. Going through his marriage and mine. The birth of his children and mine. Then the changes life brings. Joe was always a smiling, nice guy. I'll remember him fondly forever. Wishing God's comfort to all his family.
The Lube Family
May 18, 2007
We have nothing but good memories of Joe - his happy demeanor, big smile, & distinctive voice.
Rest in peace & say hi to Jerry.
May 17, 2007
He was always kind to the "not so popular" grade school girls, as well as all his classmates. We will always remember you for your kind words, time for us and smile, with fond memories,your St.Ethelreda galfriends. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jack Rusnak Family
May 17, 2007
Our family prayers and condolences go out to the entire Salamie family.
HEY COOK
May 17, 2007
JOE HAS BEEN MY PATCHOULY CONNECTION FOR MORE THAN 20 yrs. HIS JOKES WERE ALMOST ALWAYS BAD AND ILLICITED MORE GROANS THAN OUT LOUD LAUGHS !!JOE DID MORE FOR PEOPLE WITH HIS WIT AND FRIENDSHIP THAN ANYONE IN A RETAIL BUSINESS !!I WILL MISS HIM AS I WOULD A FALLEN COMRADE OR EVEN A BROTHER !MUCH LOVE TO 'YA BRO !! AND I HOPE THE STORE CAN REMAIN IN BUSINESS AS A REMINDER TO HIS FAITHFULNESS TO HIS FRIENDLY CUSTOMERS !!
Joe Sylvester
May 17, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family......Only new Joe for a couple of years. Was introduced to him by a long time friend of his. 1st time I met Joe I walked into his store with my (South Side Italians ) Jacket I wear in honor of my dad. The look on his face was priceless.....we talked for an hour....like he knew me all his life. I saw him a couple of weeks ago, he was holding a beatle t shirt for me, that he knew I was looking for (LET IT BE ) After reading this postings, its know secret what kind of guy Joe was......Priceless.
Kim
May 17, 2007
I have known Joe for 20 years. He would always tease me about my Johnny's Hot Dogs fettish, as I would continue to visit him (and usually Johnny's) every time I was in town throughout college and after I moved away and started my own family. It is a shock that is both painful and difficult to accept. He was a kind and decent man interested in passing on happiness and peace to those he met. His business and his smile I literally consider a part of my childhood and teen years. He will be missed. I am physically sick to my stomach but trying to find solace in the knowledge that he's in a better place smiling down affectionately (as always) on all of us who care.
Kim Fonte
Steve Meinke
May 17, 2007
My sympathy to Joes family.
Thanks for 30 years of friendship.
Rest easy buddy.
The worlds a lesser place without you.
Miro Ledajaks
May 17, 2007
I worked for Joe for ten years and have known him for almost 25. Everytime I was in Westmont I would think of him "slaving" away in his shop. He was a great, kind and fun person. He will be missed very much by all who new him.
Mary Cooper
May 17, 2007
I am shocked and saddened. Joe was my friend. We were all Joe's friends. He was a remarkably kind, simple man who loved his children more than life itself. We always brought out our kids' pictures and competed for bragging rights! I will miss that smile. I pray that rest and peace surround him.
Susan Moore-Coccia
May 17, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the nicest people I have ever known. May you find comfort in knowing how much people loved Joe.
Renee Gee
May 17, 2007
My condolences to all of Joe's freinds and family.Every time I ever went into his store he always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell that would make you laugh what a nice man.If I had a concert to go to and I did'nt have a T-shirt for it just go to Sight and Sound and if Joe did'nt have it he would find it for you,I'm going to miss seeing him when I go in there as I have for 30 years. Rest in Peace Joe I'll never forget you.
Lynne Danielson
May 16, 2007
You are all in my heart and prayers, as Joe will always be. His spirit lives on in every life he touched. God bless you all.
Jim Kielty
May 16, 2007
Dear Jerry, Jackie, Rima, Jimmy and your families. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Joey.
John Kula
May 16, 2007
Having worked for Joe for over 4 years and having known him for over 17, I am shocked and feel quite the loss. I am reminded of Jerry Garcia's passing, because when Jerry died many of us congregated around Sight and Sound as Joe helped put together a Memorial for Jerry in Bemis Woods. Joe was that kind of man. Jerry's death was the loss of an Icon, and Joe's death is a loss of a local Icon that no one will soon forget.
Yesterday I was on the phone with another ex-employee and friend and as we chatted about how awful this all was, we started to laugh remembering Joe. And that laughter is exactly how Joe should be remembered. We rehashed so many stories and moments with Joe.
I loved that man. Remembering Joe will always make me smile and laugh because that is who Joe was.
Joe has joined that Great Gig in the Sky and I am sure he is up there telling some lame jokes to the crowds and calling them all Mother Fletchers.
Lisa Apiquian
May 16, 2007
I have known Joe since I was in high school. WHAT A SUPER GUY!! I will miss him so much. How unfortunate for Joe and his family.
I am so sorry for his loss.
Jordan Macarus
May 16, 2007
I've known Joe for thirty years. His smile and wry sense of humor are etched, forever, in my memory.
Love you Joe,
Jordan
Christine Baut
May 16, 2007
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Joe's family for their loss. Joe was such a nice man, with a great sense of humor. May you all find some peace with this soon.
Kimberly
May 16, 2007
Joe was an awesome guy who will be missed by alot of people. condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pam and Brian DeWitt
May 16, 2007
The world lost a kind man who will be very missed.
robert stanek
May 16, 2007
i did buisness with joe for 23 years and he was the freindliest buisness owner i knew i along with the people of westmont who knew him send there condolenses and will celebrate the life and times we had with joseph on this earth and will remember him always.are sympathy is with you. but every time i saw joe he always had a smile for you.and would take time to talk to you .a real person ,god rest his soul.
May 16, 2007
Our prayers go out to Joe's family. Sue, Dennis, Heather, Jill and ALL of Mike's friends at West Chicago are very sorry for your loss. Joe Rest in Peace.
Edward and Michele Melody
May 16, 2007
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. May God hold Joe in his loving care.
Ann & Mike Montefinese
May 16, 2007
Our most heartfelt sympathy goes to Joe's family. We will remember him always with a smile and kind words and he will be so sorely missed. May he rest in Peace.
Stacy Avros
May 16, 2007
The kids and I are sooo sorry for
your loss! May you rest in peace,
Joe!
Stacy,Linz,Alex and Sam
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