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Alfred J. Justak

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Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Munster

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana

Alfred Justak Obituary

ALFRED J. JUSTAK "JUICY" HIGHLAND, IN
Alfred J. Justak, 81 of Highland, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. Beloved husband for 60 years of Laura (nee Koepke); loving father of Mark (Cheryl) Justak, Kathy (Charles) Liberatore and Susie (Dan) Shaner; cherished grandfather of Justin Liberatore, Tiffany (Aaron) Smith, Sam and Scott Shaner; proud great grandfather of Austin Alfred Smith; caring brother of Margie (Keith) Smith. Preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Elizabeth Justak. Juicy served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 150 and St. James Church. He loved to go fishing, and to grow vegetables and beautiful flowers in his garden. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time with his family water skiing in the summer and snow skiing in the winter. He also loved to watch sports and cheer for Notre Dame, the Cubs and the Bears. However, what gave Juicy one of the greatest joys in his life was spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their baseball, football and basketball games throughout their school years. He was everyone’s biggest fan! Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 PM with a prayer service at 4:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN and on Saturday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. James Church, Highland, IN. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association in his memory would be appreciated. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Justak

28 Entries

Nancy Feasel Garrett

November 22, 2024

I babysat for Al and Laura in the 1960´s. My parents (the late Myrtle and Floyd Feasel) were friends of the family for many years. As a teen, I thought Al and Laura were the coolest couple ever. He was a terrific guy, and had such a great sense of humor. My condolences to the Justak and Keopke families.
Nancy Feasel Garrett,
Marietta, GA

August 29, 2020

Freddy, Mister Juice, was a second father to all of us growing up. He’ll never be forgotten. I still miss him!
Joe Wolf

Randy and Julie Stockham

September 10, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Justak. He was an incredible man. He always made us feel welcome into his home and we had many great times there. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Michael Gentry

September 8, 2013

Mark sorry to hear about your father,yes he was a great fisherman Clara and I just framed some pics that we took in the U P Michigan,He will be missed,but his sprit will always be with us when we cast a pole. May GOD give you and family strenght and comfort.

Linda Sever (Slasuraitis)

September 7, 2013

Dear Justak Family...
I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of your father. I know how close you all were to your father and what an influence he had on your lives. Your father had such an amazing personality, and he was loved and respected by everyone who met him. He was a wonderful role model and mentor, and his advice and support will be greatly missed by so many. We learned quite a bit from him, and we will alway remember his words of wisdom. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father...he will remain in our hearts forever. I hope you can find peace in the wonderful life he lived. May he rest in peace. God Bless all of you...

John and Cathie Townsend -State Farm

September 6, 2013

Dear Mark and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Mary Kennedy

September 6, 2013

Susie,
Our deepest sympathy. He loved watching the boys play baseball.

Linda Adams

September 6, 2013

Laura and Shaner Family,
This morning I was reminiscing with my sister about Juice and what a wonderful grandfather he was to Sam and Scotty. I remember meeting Laura and Juice when Sam was in first grade at the first Pop Warner football practice and then seeing them at all practices and games. Then we were lucky enough to see them at basketball and baseball games too for the next 12 years! They not only cheered their own grandchild on but everyone else with as much enthusiasm.
What a wonderful life Juice lead to be surrounded with so much love from family, friends, and the community. The Adams family has the fondest memories of Juice and will continue as we aspire to be like him as a grandparent. The boys will forever remember the fishing trip to Canada, all the Pop Warner memories, and of course all the after parties. He will be missed but definitely not forgotten!
Much love,
Linda, Michael, and Luke Adams

American Heart Association

September 5, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

tom pritt

September 5, 2013

worked for mark&freddy years ago drove your truck rip

MARVIN ROSENSTEIN

September 5, 2013

I AM SHOCKED & SADDENED BY AL'S PASSING .
I REGRET THAT I DID NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY GOOD_BYE . WE SHARED
MANY HAPPY EVENTS TOGETHER & SOME DIS_
APPOINTMENTS WITH STRENGTH & HOPE . AL LEFT SOME LARGE INDELIBLE FOOTPRINTS IN
THE SAND & I AM SURE HIS CHILDREN &GRAND-
CHILDREN WILL TRY TO EMULATE HIM WITH
PRIDE .HE SET THE BAR HIGH & WAS A ROLE
MODEL . HE HAD A POSITIVE PROFOUND
INFLUENCE ON MANY PEOPLE !MY BROTHER
JERRY & I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING
WITH AL AS WELL AS MARK .MY DEEPEST CON-
DOLENCES TO THE JUSTAK FAMILY & I KNOW YOU WILL FIND THE STRENGTH & COURAGE TO
SUPPORT EACH OTHER & LAURA .GOOD_BYE " MY
PAL AL "
MARVIN ROSENSTEIN

Donna Stuckert

September 5, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. I grew up next to the Justaks and remember Mr. Justak as being a very friendly and nice person. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Kelly Cantlon-Bridges

September 5, 2013

my sympathies and prayers to you Laura and your family. May God bring you all comfort and peace.

Kelly
(Betty Cantlon's daughter)

Linda Kniaz-Coros

September 5, 2013

Mark,
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a nice man.

Highland Dental Clinic

September 5, 2013

Dearest Justak Family,
So sorry to hear about Al, he was a wonderful man and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.

Joe and Florence Moos

September 4, 2013

Dear Mark and Cheryl,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Nancy Hilmes

September 4, 2013

Mark, I was so saddened to see this news. I remember your Dad as a fun spirited man...always ready for a good time. You could see how much he loved his family. He enjoyed having his kids around him and welcomed any and all who came to his home as if they belonged there. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. I'm so sorry for your loss, Mark. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Joe Wolf

September 4, 2013

Mr. Juice will be with me forever. He was a second dad to many of us. I will always remember him because he helped teach me how to be a man. My heart goes out to the Justak family, my lifelong friends through thick and thin. Love ya, Mr. Juice...
---Joe

Paulette Young

September 4, 2013

Mark, how proud he was to have you as a son...you make a difference in so many peoples lives..your in our prayer and thoughts..

Kevin Logan

September 4, 2013

Mr. Juice always welcomed all of us into his home at any time of day...and sometimes that was pretty late in the day! He was a mentor and friend...I thought of him often as I raised my kids. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to all of his family.

Cara Christy

September 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Justak family at this time. I have a lot of childhood memories of Mr. Justak including Easter and Christmas celebrations and he will be deeply missed..

September 4, 2013

We loved him so much.Knowing him and being part of this great family was a blessing to all of us.
Debra Shaner
Naperville, IL

DEB STAPLETON

September 4, 2013

Mark, Cheryl and Family so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Deb

Kathy Kelleher (State Farm)

September 4, 2013

Mark & family,
My sincerest condolences at this sad time. May God bless you and friends and family comfort you. You are in my prayers.

Carol Petersen

September 4, 2013

Justaks,
My family and I were so blessed to be a part of your family for the last 50 + years. We love you and loved Juicy so much. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are with you. Love, Carol (Crne)Petersen

Robbie Robbins

September 4, 2013

Debbie and I were talking about Freddie last night...When he saw you and when he greeted you he was the most genuine person and made you feel like you were the only person around...His legacy will live with us and our children and he will remain in our hearts. We are all better people having known him. We will always cherish the countless Christmas Eve's at the house...God Bless Him and your family...We are so sorry he had to go, but we know he is in a better place now...What a spirit...We love you all...

Ken&Paul Detterline

September 4, 2013

Sorry for your loss Mark. He was a great guy

Gerry Wright

September 4, 2013

Laura, Susie, Scott, Sam and Dan;
I know that mere words cannot express the sadness and loss you feel at this time. I would like to thank you for sharing you husband, father and grandfather with us. Juicy was one of a kind, his presence would light up a room, he was always there with a hug, smile or just a wave. When you look up grandfather in the dictionary Juicy's picture should be there. Heaven got a little better yesterday when Juicy ran through the gates. Our prayers are with you at this time. God Bless and thank you again.

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