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Joseph Pisterzi Obituary
Joseph Anthony Pisterzi, Sr. age 71. Beloved husband of Maureen M. Pisterzi nee Heffernan; loving father of Kathleen A. (Erik) Kesteloot, Joseph A. Jr. (Cindy) Pisterzi; proud grandfather of Carrie and Mollie Pisterzi and Colin Kesteloot; dear brother of Anne (the late Daniel, Sr.) Irwin and Albert (Josephine) Pisterzi; brother in law of the late John P. (Bonnie) Heffernan; loving son of the late Rose A. and Albert L. Pisterzi; son in law of the late Mollie and John J. Heffernan; fond uncle and great uncle to many. Joseph was a 30 year employee at People's Gas Company as well as a V.A. volunteer for the last 3 years. Visitation Friday, November 11, 2016, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:00 a.m. at Divine Word Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, Illinois 60082. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Brave Hearts Idaho, www.braveheartsidaho.org. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.
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for Joseph Pisterzi
2 Entries
December 26, 2016
Maureen & family:
We were so saddened to hear about cousin Joe!
He was a good man and ALWAYS put family first.
He will be sorely missed but left behind a fine legacy.
Thank you for your service to your country Joe.
Love,
Rich and Kathy Alm & famly
Lake Worth, FL
Albert J. Pisterzi
November 22, 2016
You were a great Uncle, Dad, Grandfather, and Veteran. We will miss you. R.I.P. Love you
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