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Joseph Byrne Obituary
the Kingdom of the Lord by his parents Anna (nee Schaefer) and Joseph Byrne Sr. on June 17, 2008. Born in Chicago on February 3, 1930 His life's journey included trips as a runaway hobo, Air
Force Staff Sergeant , Packaging Engineer (Amour-Dial) and a retirement of cruising the sea's. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Dorothy (nee Mack), Aunt Sister Olivia Schaefer and his 4 children Patrick (Karen), LeeAnn (Larry) Racevice, Peggy (Randy) Patterson, and Richard. Joseph was a loving grandfather to Larry, Dawn, Joshua (Paula) and Veronica plus great -grandfather to Hannah and Aidan. Nephew and cousin to many including Ruth Wojcik. We will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 24th at 10:00a.m., immediately followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 11001 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ., followed by a brief service at the National Memorial Cemetery at 1:00p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800.
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Toni Kruse
June 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Byrne. Even though I did not know him personally, his wonderful son Pat & wife Karen are very dear friends of my sister and her family in Naperville, IL. May you find comfort in the memories you will cherish forever.
Mary Stenke
June 24, 2008
I'm deeply sadden to hear of Joe's passing. He was my cousin, 2nd oldest in the Schaefer family. I remember him fondly. I remember him coming to visit Uncle Ed and Aunt Bee (my parents)and wearing his Air Force Uniform, he looked very handsome and all so tall. He always had a smile and had a gentle voice and that Irish twinkle in his eyes. I will remember him that way He has now gone to join the rest of the family who have gone before him and I'm sure there will be a party going on to celebrate and to welcome him home. My deepest sympathy goes to Joe's family. My prayers and thoughts are with them. God Bless him.
A loving cousin Mary Frances Schaefer Stenke
Elaine Gloeckle
June 21, 2008
My heart broke when I heard the news, but I am also joyful in remembering all that made Joe happy: family, researching his Irish ancestry, traveling, and his love of cooking (especially his fabulous Chicken Cacciatore, sausage and pierrogies, and pork ribs and sauerkraut!) I pray that you're happy and surrounded by friends and family in Heaven, and will whisper in our ears from time to time until we're all together again. With love and respect, Goodbye.
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