John Robert Talaga

John Robert Talaga obituary, Glenview, IL

John Robert Talaga

John Talaga Obituary

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John Robert Talaga, 85, of Hoffman Estates, IL. Beloved husband of Ro for 64 years. Loving father of John (Jill) Talaga, Kathy (Michael) Melaniphy and Sue (Rich) Moozakis. Proud gramps of Johnny (Ashley) and Bryan Talaga, Scott Moozakis, Kevin Melaniphy, Steven Moozakis, Meagan Melaniphy and great gramps to Theo and Lucy Talaga. Dear brother of Alice Morand. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice and siblings, Ted, Cas, Jen, Henry and Lor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's name to Shriner's Hospitals for Children - https://lovetotherescue.org/superheroes or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - https://www.stjude.org/.
Visitation Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 3-8 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Funeral Monday, May 22, 2023, 10:30 AM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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May 21, 2023

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May 19, 2023

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Garnette Hardesty

May 21, 2023

Rose, John, Kathy, Suzy and families. My sincerest condolences to you all. I have many wonderful memories of our times together growing up, hearing John´s laughter with the lame jokes and the gatherings we shared. Much love to you all.

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Jama Berger

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Jackie Shabez

May 16, 2023

Talaga family I am so very sorry for your loss

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