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Howard J. Lafin

1929 - 2018

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

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Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road

Park Ridge, Illinois

Howard Lafin Obituary

Howard J. Lafin, age 88, Proud U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Ann; loving dad of Howard (Donna), Karl (Marcella), Thomas (Jeannine), Ann (Joe) Soltykiewicz and the late Richard (Sue); cherished grandpa of Michael (Katherine), Andrea (Craig), John (Jenell), Erika, Robert, Amanda, Steven, Natalie, Amy (Jeremy) and the late Nicole; proud great grandpa of 7; dear brother of Elaine (Louis) Reynolds; forever friend of brother-in-law Nick (Rose) Malz; will be missed by his nieces. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Monday, 9:15 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Procession to St. Paul of the Cross Church for 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For info www.nelsonfunerals.com or (847) 823-5122.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 16, 2018.

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Walt D.

December 16, 2018

KARL, I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to you and all your family on the loss of your father, Howard. I know how difficult it is to lose your father so close to his birthday & Christmas. I experienced exactly the same timing with regard to the death of my father. You & your father will be remembered in my prayers.
Walt D.
VP of HR, Retired

Ed & Marlene Nikowitz

December 16, 2018

Karl,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.

Tom Janschutz

December 15, 2018

Thank You For My Freedoms Grandpa. RIP.

Kathy Malz Vignieri

December 14, 2018

Dear Cousins: I was deeply saddened to learn of my cousin Howie's passing. I always cared for him as I did my dear cousin Annie, who I miss a great deal.
My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Love, Snooky

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Tom Prang

December 12, 2018

Am thinking of you all and hoping the contact with friends and family is a reminder of our shared history and ties. Tom

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Memorial Events
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Dec

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Dec

17

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Dec

17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul of the Cross Church

IL

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820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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