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John Zajac Obituary
John T. Zajac Jr., age 89, of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. John was a retired steel worker for Youngstown sheet and tube Company in Indiana. John was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps, he served during WWII as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 in the 8th Air Force in the 91st bomb group. John was a devoted member of the Stanley J. Sukta Post 5414-VFW of Hegewisch, where he served as past Commander, and currently served as Quarter Master. John was a dedicated member and 4th Degree Knight, of the Knights of Columbus General Pulaski Council 3323 of Hegewisch. John was a dedicated parishioner of St. Columba Church of Hegewisch, serving as past President of the School Board, Mass Commentator, and was always an eager volunteer to assist Priests, Nuns, Parishioners. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Florence S. (Flossie) Zajac (nee Krupa); son, John (Jack) Zajac; parents: John Sr. and Helen Zajac; sisters: Helen, Mary, Wanda, Angeline, Josephine, Nina. Survived by sons: Bob (Donna) Zajac, Mick (Lori) Zajac; daughter, Stephanie Matkovich; grandchildren: John (Gina), Nicole Lynn, Max (Vicky), Mick, Amy, Triplets, James, Jacqueline, Jessica Matkovich; and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sadowski Funeral Home of Hegewisch, 13300 S. Houston Ave Chicago, 773-646-1666, and on Thursday May 2, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Prayer service at 9:30 a.m. from chapel for 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Columba Church of Hegewisch with Rev. Kilian Knittel officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. John will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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May 29, 2013
Bobby and Family, I was most saddened when I heard from my sister, Karen, about your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man, always very kind and caring for us. I can still remember moving into our house, when I was 5 years old, and seeing that beautifully kept home and yard directly across the street. Little did I know that you, Bobby, would become one of my dearest childhood friends! I was, and will be, forever grateful that your Dad, John, organized and led the VFW honor guard at my Dad's funeral in June 2004. Yes, it has been that long. May you and your family take comfort now in the Beatitude: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Love and best wishes, Eddie Meyer, Akron, Ohio. 5/29.
May 23, 2013
Zajac Family
I just learned about the passing of your dad - He was wonderful man, someone I looked up to. I remember many times seeing him at church. He will be missed by many I like to think he is now reunited with Flossie My thoughts & prayers are with you
John & Rita Gaddini
May 3, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jane Zajac
May 2, 2013
You have always been one that many looked up to, with Love and respect. Loved you then and still do.
Sandra Trilli
May 1, 2013
He will be dearly missed.
Sue Majcher-Kogut
May 1, 2013
Dear Family - your dad and mine were good friends. They spent many evenings playing cards. I remember his eulogy at my dad's funeral. I also remember his laughter. My prayers go out to you.
Laura Fry
May 1, 2013
Zajac Family,
I know he was never the same after Flossie died, now he is with her where he always wanted to be. Rejoice in that!
Much Love (Gina's sister)
CATRINA ZAJAC
May 1, 2013
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE NOW GRANDPA WITH GRANDMA.....SO GLAD ALEXIA GOT TO MEET YOU .....WE LOVE YOU .....LOVE CATRINA, DAVID AND ALEXIA
Christine Gatton & family
April 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David & Lin Bayer
April 30, 2013
God bless John - his legacy is his beautiful family that will be in our prayers.
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