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Joseph Szliagyi Obituary
Jan 14, 1992 - Feb 11, 2025
Joseph A. Szilagyi, age 33, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 11, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Jozsef (Deborah) Szilagyi (nee Klisiak); siblings: Philip W. Herrman and Maxwell P.G. Szilagyi; aunts: Linnae Kowalczyk and Donna Pierce; uncle, Kenneth Pierce; numerous cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by his grandparents: Joe (Mary) Szilagyi; Donald (Janelle) Pierce and Harry (Mary) Klisiak.
JoeJoe was a graduate of Morton High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching and playing football and shooting hoops. Most of all he looked forward to spending time with family and hanging out with his childhood friends. He was always willing to help everyone and had a very big heart and beautiful smile.
Cremation service entrusted to Bocken Funeral Home, a celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 12,2025 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 168 at 6849 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324.
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.
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Suzi Bigger
April 11, 2025
Only words, I love you, sweet JoeJoe!
Prayers and hugs! Thank you Debbie and Joe for sharing him with us, he is so precious to our family! We love you all!
Mark Sienicki
April 3, 2025
I had Joe in class as a freshman and saw him in the halls in the following years. Good guy. Gone way too soon. Condolences to family and friends.
Butala Family
March 30, 2025
JoeJoe will be deeply missed. His heart was so pure and caring. His smile was contagious. Our prayers go out to the Szliagyi family. May god bring you some peace knowing JoeJoe is also at peace.
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