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Sylvester Ghezzi Obituary

Sylvester S. Ghezzi late of Dolton, Vet US Navy WWII, beloved husband of the late Helen J., nee Polinski; devoted father of Garrett Ghezzi; fond uncle of Jacqueline Klazura and Walter Polinski Jr., Life member of V.F.W. Dolton Post #3564. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. at the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz family funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Four blocks north of 162nd St.(Rt 6), Dolton/South Holland. Lying in state, Friday 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 245 E. 138th St. Dolton, IL Interment, Oakland Memory Lanes. 708/841-2300 or 708/460-2300.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2002.

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