Deacon Robert J. Vavra Sr.

Deacon Robert J. Vavra Sr.

Robert Vavra Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 10 to Mar. 17, 2020.
Deacon Bob Vavra is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth (nee Abt), sister Mary Anne (Thomas) Nichol, sons Robert Jr. (Terri), Terrence (Kris) and Timothy (Ellen), daughters Barbara Keeton (Craig) and Maribeth Polizzi, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph P. and Anne (nee Kamin) Vavra. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Aurora, IL. from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Additional visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 at 9:00 am until the time of Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Needy Deacons Fund, of the Joliet Diocese, to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Aurora and to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Info: 630-922-9630 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com

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Greg Klazura

January 21, 2024

I went to the Augustinian seminary in Holland Michigan with Bob back in the 50's what a guy. Never forget you Bob. May God grant you peace and His love

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Timothy Kolody

March 14, 2020

I worked for Bob back in 1980's. Bob was such a great man. I still remember Rick, Maribeth and Tim. Blessings to your Family.

March 14, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

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