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BORN

1943

DIED

2013

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, Illinois

Philip Safranek Obituary

Philip P. Safranek, age 70, of Glenview, beloved husband of Ginny, nee Masaracchia, loving father of Nicole (Scot) Igra, Dawn (Bryant) Jansen and Tiffany Safranek, cherished grandfather of Carter, dear brother of Maryanne (George) Clark and Paulette (Bill) Wetendorf, fond uncle of many. Memorial Mass Thursday at St Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood Ave. Glenview. Friends may begin gathering after 9:30 am with Mass at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations for Masses Appreciated. 847 966 7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Dorothy Delgado

August 21, 2019

Phil, I still miss seeing you at church. You did so much for St Catherine. God Blessing to you in Heaven!!!

Roger McGill

January 13, 2018

Phil was a classmate of mine at DePaul Academy Class of '61. He was a Great guy and we were in many classes together. I will let the rest of our class know of his passing. To his family we are so very sorry for your loss. God Rest his soul. Great guy. Very impressed to read all the comments that were left on the guest book, wouldn't expect anything else. Just heard about this today - sorry.

Sandy Cecere

September 3, 2013

My dear cousin Ginny, I just heard with sadness about the loss of Phil. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Sandy Cecere

Effie Alexander

August 29, 2013

keeping your in my prayers.




from Ascension st susanna

Larry Harris

August 29, 2013

Nicole, although I did not know your father any loss is terrible. Although I don't know you too well, Scott and I go back to far. Dianne and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I tried everything I could to get there this morning but without avail. I hope are words of condolences help you get through these rough times remember the good and I can almost feel the smile coming from your face right now. Your friend's Dianne and Larry Harris.
Noon is a beautiful time of the day I hope you do well and we wish you only the best future possible.

August 28, 2013

Phil died in Christ and awakened in Jesus arms. Ginny, may you and your children receive His consolation and peace that passes all understanding.

Ben and Genie Oliva

August 28, 2013

Rest easy, my friend, in Jesus' arms. JoAnne

August 28, 2013

Phil is flying on the wings of God's angels. Rest in peace my CRHP friend.
God will look over your wonderful family.
Michael Delgado and family

Ron J.

August 27, 2013

Phil was a great man who shared a bit of his life with his Friday Night friends. His faith in God was undeniably strong. We will deeply miss him.

Carrie Miller

August 27, 2013

we send our love to all who have been touched by this wonderful man. May the Lord bring you comfort at this hard time. We are thinking of all of you. Xoxoxo,
Carrie Miller and family

FR JAMES BARRYCP

August 27, 2013

PHIL YOU ARE GREATLY LOVED BY MANY.
YOU LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF LIFE AND
YOU SHARED YOUR LIFE WITH GINNY AND
YOUR GIRLS.
YOU HAD A DEEP BELIEF IN CHIRST
AND I AM SURE THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL
RECEIVE YOU HOME IN ETERNAL LIFE.
MY PRAYERS AND HOLY MASS ARE
OFFERED FOR YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL
FAMILY.
MAY THEY BE STRENGTHENED BY GOD
AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW
YOUR FRIEND IN CHRIST

August 26, 2013

We will miss you my friend you taught me lot about our Christianity, you are well loved.
Your friend
Nick

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Memorial Events
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Aug

29

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Catherine Laboure Church

3535 Thornwood Ave. , Glenview, IL

Aug

29

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Catherine Laboure Church

3535 Thornwood Ave., Glenview, IL

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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