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Joseph Pisarski Obituary

Joseph Pisarski, age 82. Late of Schererville, Indiana formerly of South Holland, Illinois. Passed away January 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Bernadine (nee Witulski) for 62 years. Loving father of Kathryn Zanfei, Jeffrey (Christine) Pisarski, and Timothy (Dawn) Pisarski. Cherished grandfather of Thomas (Jenn) Vespa Jr., Nicholas (Samantha) Vespa, Lauren, Jason, Timothy, Paolo Zanfei, and Kiara Zanfei. Dearest brother of Richard (JoAnn) Pisarski and the late Adrienne (late Arthur) Danko. Joe is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Angeline Pisarski, in-laws Carmella and Mitchell Witulski, and brother-in-law Mitchell Witulski. Joe graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1957. Joe had a love of real estate and construction, ultimately owning multiple companies. He retired as a well-known residential developer and home builder. During his retirement years, Joe could be found enjoying the Northwoods of Wisconsin where he built a family retreat. One of Joe's greatest accomplishments was providing a lifetime of great memories for his entire family. He will be missed.

Visitation Tuesday, January 25, 2022 3-8 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John. Indiana 46373. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:30 am DIRECTLY at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave. Orland Park, Illinois 60462. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 23, 2022.

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Kathleen Clayton

November 29, 2024

Bernie and family. I just saw of Joes passing. He was a great guy. Jeff thought the world of him.

Jakub Pisarski

June 23, 2023

Greets the family from Janowo from Poland

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Brendan Conroy Mount Carmel HS

January 23, 2022

The Mount Carmel High School community offers its condolences to the Pisarski family on the passing of Joseph, MC Class of 1957. Mr. Pisarski will be remembered in the Mount Carmel Book of Prayer Intentions.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel welcome him to heaven, and may he rest in peace.

In Carmel,

Brendan Conroy
President, Mount Carmel High School

Sandra Kay Watkins P.A. Re/Max Realty Group, Ft. Myers , Florida

January 23, 2022

Started in Real Estate at Joe´s office, Galaxy Real Estate in Sauk Village with Lee Michalowski back in the 70´s. Learned alot from Lee and Joe. Great guy. My deepest sympathies

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel, St. John Location

11300 West 97th Lane, Saint John, IN 46373

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Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park, IL

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