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George "Al" Adzia
ST. JOHN, IN - George "Al" Adzia, age 80, of St. John, IN formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Al was the beloved husband and best friend of Pat (Brenkus) for 58 years. He will be very missed by her and his close-knit family, including: children Gary (Maureen) Adzia, Lisa Burse, Laura (Dan) Churilla, Amy (Jim) Moynihan, Chris (Amy) Adzia; grandchildren Oliver and Simon Burse, Emily (Noah) Martin, Molly Churilla, Danielle, Jillian and Patrick Moynihan, Drew and Ryann Adzia; great-grandchild Beau Beemsterboer; brother Dan (Jill) Adzia; and many nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his parents George and Therese Adzia.
A 1957 Bishop Noll graduate, Al attended St. Joseph's College on a basketball scholarship. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast and dedicated athlete who was inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. Adzia True Value Hardware was the family-owned business that Al operated for 45 years.
Al enjoyed countless hours attending his children and grandchildren's many activities. He was an avid White Sox fan and always enjoyed healthy competition, on or off the court, typically with a good-natured wager involved!
Visitation is planned for Friday April 5, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the ELMWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 11300 W. 97th Lane (1 block west of US41/ Wicker Ave). A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2019 DIRECTLY at St. Mary Church 321 E. Joliet St. Crown Point, IN. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. For more information please call 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Adzia
Dena Hauprich-Sturgis
March 31, 2019
Gary and family Prayers for peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your father
Danielle Moynihan
March 31, 2019
To a loving grandpa
jim arges
March 30, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Paula Kraus
March 27, 2019
Gary, Maureen and Adzia family,
Deepest sympathy to all of you on the great loss of your dad, husband and grandfather. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Paula & Greg Kraus
George and Sharon Kauchak
March 26, 2019
To the Adzia family, our deepest sympathy at this difficult time from your best friends. We will always remember the good times we had together. Sharon and George Kauchak, Goshen, IN.
Frank Perzanowski
March 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Adzia family. I will remember Al as a great competitor, teammate and friend.
George Michels
March 25, 2019
I am very sorry to hear about Al's passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. We were neighbors for years. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the services. Would like to have seen the entire family again. Pat if you get a hold of me I will set up a time and date at my restaurant so I could see you and the kids again. Again I am so sorry for his passing
George
March 25, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, however may you take comfort knowing that our Father in heaven promises to "hold on to you with [his] right hand of righteousness" and give you the strength to cope during this difficult time. (Isa. 41:10,13)
Jennifer Bailey
March 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to the entire Adzia family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Kolisz-Bailey
David Roman
March 24, 2019
Well Al, say hi to Onnie and all the boys from the Deuces. You were a wonderful guy. Rest in peace my friend.
John Boguslawski
March 24, 2019
Dan and Adzia family
As one of Dan's classmates from Noll I wanted to express my condolences at the loss for your family member, George. May God be with him and your entire family and I will say a special prayer for all of you as you go through this difficult time.
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Apr
5
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Elmwood Chapel, St. John Location11300 West 97th Lane, Saint John, IN 46373
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