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Joseph Cielen Obituary


Joseph S. Cielen, 94, U.S. Navy WWII. Beloved son of the late Ludwiga and Joseph Cielen; dear brother of Loretta Woods and the late Josephine Rufo, Wanda, Henry and William Cielen, Alice Czapiga, Theodore, Lorraine, John, Frank and Louie Cielen; fond uncle; and great uncle of many. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery Joseph was a member of I.B.E.W. and an Avid Golfer. Visitation Wednesday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Patti P

July 16, 2008

Dear Debbie and family, I lknow he meant so much to you . Know he is in a better place and God Bless.

UNCLE BOB

July 15, 2008

SORRY FOR EVERYONE'S LOSS HE WAS AND IS A COOL GUY AND YOU KNOW HE LOVED EVERYONE OF YOU TAKE CARE UNCLE BOB

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

July 15, 2008

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