Obituary of Joseph Blizniak

Joseph S. Blizniak "Skip" Age 90, of Joliet (Essington Place) and formerly South Chicago, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Senior Star in Romeoville. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp (Technician, 4th Grade) during WWII in the Burma, China Theatre. Joe was a retired electrician from Local #134 and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Tyma) Blizniak; loving father of Edie (Jim) Boisvert, Lydia (Jerry) Trznadel and Camille (Mike) Sheehan; proud grandfather of Keith (Deborah) Fazekas, Ryan Sheehan and Rebecca Sheehan; great-grandfather of Mason Fazekas; dear brother of Ann (late John) Janiak, the late Steve (late Sue) Blizniak and the late Eddie (late Betty) Blizniak. Also survived by four step-grandsons, Wayne (Diane), Jerry (Debbie), Danny and Ed (Laura) Trznadel; many step-great-grandchildren; former son-in-law, Dennis Fazekas and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine (nee Blorawska) Blizniak. As it was Joe's request, Cremation Rites have been accorded. Committal Services with full military honors will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com