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Joseph Vassallo Obituary
Joseph Vassallo, age 76 of Crown Point, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty (nee Kenseth); son, Joseph Mark (Maria) Vassallo; daughter, Deanna Vassallo; five grandchildren; sister, Mary (Warren) Harman; sister- in-law, Judy Vassallo; and his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Lena Vassallo; father, James (Antoinette) Vassallo; brother, James Vassallo, Jr. Mr. Vassallo was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and was a retired supervisor from NIPSCO. Joe also was an avid golfer. He was a Gold Card member and past Secretary-Treasurer of Gary Sportsmen Club. Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., (south of St. Rd. 231 on St. Rd. 55) Crown Point, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel and 10:00 am. from St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, with Rev. Pat Kalich officiating. Cremation will follow the Mass and he will later be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneral service.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Vassallo
Lana Stoll Lewis
March 30, 2017
Betty and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fredde Nicholls
March 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man. I know he will be missed.
March 29, 2017
Betty and Family,
I would like to extend my extreme condolences on the passing of Joe. Our years together at Bishop Noll HS started with summer practice for the Freshman football team (Joe-the-Toe) and continued with participation on many committees. Joe was an outstanding person and one of the most solid individuals I've ever known and privilidged to regard him as a friend.
Jerry Keilman 58
Linda Hedges
March 29, 2017
Vassallo Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Larry & June Crozier
March 29, 2017
I am without words to express how sad we are to hear of Joe's death. He was one of the nicest people I ever knew. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
March 29, 2017
Betty and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave and Paula Barancyk
Ed Ziel
March 29, 2017
Betty and Family. I'm so deeply grieved for your loss. Joe and I became close friends as Freshmen at Bishop Noll and that friendship lasted all these years. I always looked forward to seeing him at the High School reunions and shared email jokes throughout the years. God Bless him.
Mark Zaberdac
March 29, 2017
One of the nicest gentleman I've ever known. Very sorry for your loss.
Marcia Dowdy
March 29, 2017
Betty, Joe, and Deanna: Our deepest condolences for your loss!! Although we have not lived in Indiana for 28 years, we think of you all often. Still remember all the Christmas Eves when we would see you at Auntie Helen's house!!!! Joe was such a great guy!!! You can keep him alive in your hearts with all the beautiful memories you have!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! God bless your family!!!!
Love, Roger and Marcia Dowdy
March 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Ralph and Dottie Bosetti
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