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3200 Black at Essington Roads
Joliet, Illinois
Henry P. Kapsch
Born: Oct. 2, 1925; in Joliet, IL
Died: Oct. 1, 2015; in Joliet, IL
Henry P. Kapsch passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 one day before his 90th birthday at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Henry was born October 2, 1925 in Joliet.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1980 as a Supervisor after 37 years of service.
He is survived by two nieces, Nancy (the late Dan) Fischer, of Anacortes, WA and Janice (John) Ferrell of New Orleans, LA; three nephews in MN; several cousins; his best friend and companion of 40 years, Rita Postel, who was his care taker for the past 3 1/2 years; friends, Harry May, Bernie Meyer, Todd Franklin, Rob Barrowman, Tom Sowa and Caryn Aldrich, who were all true friends for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Frank Kapsch; his five brothers, Richard, Francis, Harold, William and Bernard.
Henry was a member of Harwood Post #5, American Legion and also Voiture 796 of 40 & 8, Irving A.C and the Old Timers Baseball.
Henry had a great sense of humor and many other friends. He donated property at the corner of Plainfield Road and Nicholson Street when Plainfield Road was redone. The City of Joliet created a cul de sac and put up a sign "Kapsch's Korner" to honor Henry's mother and her five sons who all served in WWII.
As it was Henry's request, cremation rites have been accorded. No visitiaton or funeral services.
For information, contact Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel Joliet Chapel.
May your soul rest in peace.
Irena Kapsch
October 20, 2015
Henry, where to begin saying all of the nice things that need to be said about you. Many years as a great friend. Loving, kind, thoughtful and caring of others. Heaven will be a better place with you there. We will miss your quick wit and fantastic sense of humor. You will never be forgotten and we will look you up when we get there.
Dan / Barb Colwell
October 8, 2015
"Henry Paul, perfect in every way" as ma always said. Thank you for being such a good uncle and godfather. You will be missed.
Jan Kapsch Ferrell
October 6, 2015
Henry will be remembered by all, he was just the best. What a great friend to have, I was blessed and will remember him always. Stay strong Rita. Diane Anastopoulos
Diane Anastopoulos
October 5, 2015
RITA
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HENRY WHAT A GREAT GUY! SO GLAD I HAD THE PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
BONNIE (KEG)
bonnie gerrettie
October 5, 2015
Henry was one of the best people to ever walk this earth. A true professional and a great friend. May you rest in peace.
Alice & Pete Gonzalez
October 4, 2015
Henry Paul is one of the finest supervisors the Postal Service will ever have. He was honest, fair and kind. I enjoyed the twenty four years I worked with and for him. Rest in peace my friend.
DAVID Wruk
October 4, 2015
HENRY IS IN HEAVEN !! HAPPY WITH MA & HIS BROTHERS..FINALLY ABLE TO TELL HIS NEWEST JOKES & STORIES !!' WE'LL AL WAYS REMEMBER GOOD TIMES VISITiING JOLIET...HE WAS BLESSED TO HAVE LOVE , COMPANIONSHIP & COMFORT FROM RITA ..FOR WHICH WE THANK YOU. OUR PRAYERS RIP.......AL, PATTY & COLLEEN & MICHAEL
October 4, 2015
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