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Joseph Pochervina Obituary
Preceding him in death were his father, Joseph Pochervina and mother, Rose (Peredetto) Pochervina; father in law, Raymond Baldigo; and brother-in-law, David Robertson.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Nancy (nee Baldigo) Pochervina; and three sons, Joseph (Melody) Pochervina of Crest Hill, John (Sabine) Pochervina of Arizona, and James Pochervina of Joliet. Also surviving are his sister, Rosemarie Robertson and nephews, David Robertson and Joe (Karen) Robertson. He is also survived by grandchildren, Joseph, Eric, and Monique of Arizona and Justin and Jane of Crest Hill. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Stephanie Baldigo of Arizona and close family friend, Francesca Serena. "Uncle Jr." will be missed by all including, Michelle (Matt) Zanzola, D.J., Shannon and Katie Jo Robertson.
Joe attended Chaney-Monge Grade School and graduated from Lockport Township High School. He truly loved his Chaney and Lockport years, speaking of them often and the friendships built then.
Joe retired from General Cigar Company and was most recently the owner of Joe's Cigar Company in Joliet. He loved being at the store with friends and family.
Joe also spent many years singing and playing bass for the Gene Victor Orchestra and T.T. Nelson along with other local bands. He played many proms, weddings and social events during those years with the bands.
He was a member of St. Jude's Church in Joliet and Local 37 Musicians Union.
Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Jude's Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Friday, 2-8 p.m. Memorials to St. Jude's Building Fund or Will County Humane Society would be appreciated.
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag
1500 Black Rd. near Midland
815-744-4444
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Pochervina
Michael & Anita Kursell
September 27, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Jay Frankovich
September 27, 2007
Sorry for your loss. The Pochervina family is in my prayers.
Bruce and Patti Hill
September 25, 2007
Joe Jr. and Family,
Bruce and I were so heartbroken to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all of the people whose lives that he touched. God bless you and your family.
Love and hugs,
RoseMary Reichenbach
September 25, 2007
Nancy,Joe will be missed.My sons enjoyed visting with him @ the store.I will miss seeing the 2 of you on the porch when I ran by.
Feel free to call if we can do anything for you.
Blessings
Jan Sherwin
September 23, 2007
Dear Nancy & Family,
If you can remember when Jimmy was in kindergarten with my daughter Nancy Sherwin, you will know that I will always be Praying for you and will always remember those years forever. May God keep You in His grace forever. If I would have known I would have been there with you.
Kim Gish (Rutkowski)
September 21, 2007
Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so sorry to here of Joe's passing. I think of the "Parkview gang" often. You and Joe were such a wonderful part of my youth and growing years. I also think of Joey, Johnny and Jimmy! I am so sorry for your loss and the loss to the boys and their families. May God bless! Love, Kim
Jeff zanella
September 21, 2007
so sorry to hear about your loss, Joe was a friend of my father John,and good friend John Serina,god bless.
Mike Wojtak
September 21, 2007
Dear Joe, Melody and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Joe Sr's passing and did not realize that you were relatives until I saw the obituary. Joe's Cigar Shop is one of my favorite places. My wife and family have shopped there many times during the Holidays and enjoyed talking with Joe. Our sincere condolences on your loss. We will always remember him.
perri waldvogel
September 21, 2007
Dear Mrs.Pochervina,and Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss.I love coming to Joe's cigar shop and especially liked talking with Joe.He was always a bright spot in my day and will be dearly missed. I am glad that his son is continuing the buisness.I am sure many cigars will be partaken in his honor. He was a fine man and I relish in the pleasure of having known him. Sincerely, Perri Waldvogel
Tom, Linda (Murnick) and Todd Benda
September 21, 2007
Dear Nancy and Family
We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You were both good neighbors to mom and dad (Mike and Jo Murnick) and our son enjoyed going into the cigar shop and talking with Joe. He will be missed.
Jim Rinaldo
September 21, 2007
Dear Nancy & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We wish we were not so far away. We will see you soon. SO TERRIBLY SORRY!
Francesca, DD & Jim
Allen Urbina
September 20, 2007
Dear Pochervina’s I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joe, My deepest sympathy to You all and if there is anything you need just let me know.
Jerilyn Brisick
September 20, 2007
To Joe, Melody & Children,
Our deepest sympathy regarding your Dad's / Grandpa's death. I'll be sure to ask my personal angel, Carolyn, to give him a hug for you when she sees him. We're right next door if there's anything we can do to help.
Bill, Jerilyn & Katie
Donald, Cheryl and Debra Fredrick
September 20, 2007
Nancy and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's Passing. We always loved hanging out with him at the cigar shop talking baseball. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Roger Reinhard
September 20, 2007
Dear Nancy,sorry to hear of Joes' passing. I always liked to talk to Joe when we returned to Joliet. He will be missed by all.
Joanne & Roger Reinhard
Sandi & Robert Ripanti
September 20, 2007
Dear Nancy & her Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.We are so sorry of the loss of your Husband Joe and we will remember all the good times we had with Joe..You both were wonderful friends to both of us though all the years we lived next to you both...
Love, Sandi & Robert
Arlene De Marco- Larson
September 20, 2007
So sorry to hear of Joes Passing , He spent much time at our home in Joliet When he was a teen ager practesing with a small band he and my brother Art Demarco had formed , Art is Deceased also .He was always so Pleasent.
My prayers are with you .
Arlene De Marco Naples Fl.
fred viano sr
September 20, 2007
sorry to hear of joes passing. fred.
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