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Joseph Pekny Obituary

Joseph G. Pekny, U S Navy veteran of Viet Nam. Owner of Pekny Plumbing, Inc. Assistant leader of Boy Scout Troop 31. Loving husband of Pamela for over 52 years. Dear father of Michael and the late Joseph. Grandfather of Andrew and Audrey Pekny. Brother of Marie (late Joseph) Karban, Frances (late Edward) Zebig, the late Frank (Helen) Pekny, Helen (Petr) Oberding, Georgianna (Frank) Valenzano, Bernadette Sheridan and the late Roseanne Pekny. Visitation is Saturday, December 2, 2023, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Adolf and Powell Funeral Home, 2921 Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Cremation is private. Info at 708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 1, 2023.

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Joe Cebelinski

January 14, 2024

Sorry to find out about this now. Mr Pekney as I referred
to him was always a kind and pleasant man. I grew up down the block from the Pekney's, and am truly saddened
hearing of his passing. Rest in peace Mr Pekney, your kind
And thoughtful nature has left a lasting impression.

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