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Nicholas Zaglifa Obituary
Nicholas W. Zaglifa WWII Army Paratrooper Veteran, recipient of 2 Purple Hearts and 2 Bronze Stars. Loving husband of 68 years to Ruth (nee Kieffer); loving father of Christopher (Mary Kay) Zaglifa, Kathleen Domina, Nikki (Daniel) Phillips, Michael Zaglifa and Kimberly (David) Gillio; dearest grandfather of Nicholas (Becky) Zaglifa, Sarah (Nathan Rumsey) Zaglifa, Kara (Jami) Casavan, Kourtney (Bradley) Bedoe, Kristi (Matthew) Waddell, Todd (Cory) Phillips,Taylor (Joseph) Genuardi, Alexandra Phillips, Jordan, Paige and Connor Jurak, Hailey, Hunter and Landon Gillio; cherished great-grandfather of Lauren, Collin and Kathryn Zaglifa, Owen, Maya and Grace Rumsey, Kaitlin and the late Cooper Casavan, Logan and Payton Bedoe, Jack, Quinn and Grace Waddell, Jackson, Cole, Tate and Harrison Phillips and Beckett Genuardi. Visitation Sunday 1 to 7 PM. Funeral Monday 9:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S. 94th Avenue - Tinley Park, IL 60487 to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Nicholas was the owner of Garden Cleaners in the Chicagoland area. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nicholas' name to Honor Flight Chicago or the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation in memory of Cooper Casavan. Funeral Info: 708-532-3100
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Zaglifa
February 3, 2015
Kathy & Mom & Family - Our prayers are with you - fond memories often come to mind about Nick -our "favorite" photographer at our wedding - and a fellow owner of a cleaners - Barb & Dan Peterson
Carole E
January 28, 2015
Chris -- My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Germaine
January 25, 2015
To The Zaglifa Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My fondest memories of Nick were he couldn't wait for Tuesday night poker and his lunch dates with Jack! First and foremost he always made sure Ruth was well taken care of. I was lucky enough to be able to see Nick return from his Honor Flight which he told me that now he felt his life was complete. The second was his jump on a hot summer day on he beach downtown at the air show. He had the smile of a very proud man! I am the lucky one being able to have said I knew this wonderful man! His loving family always by his side. God bless you all..
~Germaine~
January 25, 2015
Dear Kathy, sending my condolences to you and your father. Your father had a presence bigger than life. Ginny Petersen
John & Lynn Kaspar
January 25, 2015
Mike - Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father.
January 25, 2015
Please accept my condolences. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help sustain you.
John 17:3
January 24, 2015
Chris--My sincerest condolences on the death of your dad. He must have been a good man to have raised such an outstanding son. You were one of the first kids I met at Brother Rice in the 60's and you made a very positive impression on me. I hope fond memories of your dad will help rekieve the sorrow. All best wishes to you and your family. Requiescat in pace.
Bro. T. C. Mahoney
St. Laurence H.S., Burbank
Anthony Papageorge
January 24, 2015
I feel honored to have had him as my great uncle.
-A.E.Papageorge
January 23, 2015
Dear Zaglifa Family,
My life has forever been touched from knowing your beloved Nick. What a humble man. I remember sitting next to him at Smith Crossing with a table of other WWII veterans and literally having to pull information out of him to learn about his purple hearts and bronze stars. He simply shrugged them off as no big deal. Our country is a better place for his bravery and willingness to step up when needed. You are all in my prayers. Debbie King
Michael Miller
January 23, 2015
I did not know Mr. Zaglifa but honor his deeds as a true American hero. My sympathies and respects to his family.
January 22, 2015
Thinking of you all in your loss. What a difference one single life made. Rest in peace, sir. The world needs more men like you. janeen Thompson
Rick Kieffer
January 22, 2015
From "Heaven to Earth" at 88, now from "Earth to Heaven" at 93!
I have been blessed with two exceptional Uncles in my life and both are now gone – Uncle Joe and Uncle Nick. Both served their Country with dignity and honor in WW II. Uncle Nick knew no bounds when it came to bravery, humor, business, mischief, and gambling. When it came to cards or craps – hold on to your wallets! His nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren absolutely loved him because he was always upbeat and fun to be around! He lived life to the fullest – what more can I say, except that -- we'll miss you Uncle Nick!
Corin Tablis
January 22, 2015
Dear Zaglifa Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember him fondly from the Palos Square days & he was such a sweet & gracious man. May his memory be eternal & know he is always with you.
Corin Tablis
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