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Robert G. Buttala Sr. "Papa Jack" age 81 late of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Buttala. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Virginia), Ann (Bob) Sanfilippo and Michael (Judi). Proud grandfather of Mason, Joe, Mitchell, Nino, Caroline, Davis, Justice and AJ. Dear brother of Sissy Smith, Ellen Kosich, Betty (Ken) Angotti, and sister in law of Babe Buttala. Owner and Operator of the former Lee and Bob's Phillip 66 in Tinley Park, IL. Visitation Wednesday October 14, 2015, 2:00-9:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Service Thursday October 15, 2015, 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held Friday October 16, 2015, 10:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. (Family and Friends will meet at the Visitor Center). In lieu of flowers, Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org. For information on services, 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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October 13, 2015
My sincere condolences to the bereaved family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83:18.
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Katie (Heinlen) Walke
October 13, 2015
Our hearts and prayers are with the Buttala & Sanfilippo families. Papa Jack was a wonderful man and there are so many great Eiche memories with him. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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Josh, Katie (Heinlen), and Bonnie Walke
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Oct
14
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park17248 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Oct
15
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10:30 a.m.
Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park17248 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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