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Joseph P. "Bricks" Valeo Jr.

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street

Chicago, Illinois

Joseph Valeo Obituary

Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (nee Zvonek); loving father of JoAnn Losoya, Pamela (James) Provax, Joseph III (Stephanie), Janice (Ronald) Gapski, Diane (David) Seabright, and the late James Valeo. Dear grandfather of 13; dear brother of the late Peter (the late Dorothy), and the late Sam (the late Mary) Valeo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club. Please omit flowers. Visitation Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Funeral Services Monday 9:20 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For Service Info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 26, 2018.

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Larry & Nancy Brown

October 2, 2018

It seems like yesterday that we saw
Joe Veleo at the DeNardo 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. He was happy and full of life. This is a complete shock to our family,and we offer our deepest sympathy to the Valeo Family.

Rocky LaPorte

September 29, 2018

Joann, I'm very sorry for your loss my friend. Sending prayers

Sentiments of Serenity Spray

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Sent Flowers

September 26, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Oct

1

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Oct

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Croatian Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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