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John J. Graziani

June 12, 1953 — December 24, 2025

John J. Graziani, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 24,2025. Born in San Francisco on June 12,1953 to Norma Berti and Bruno Norman Graziani. He graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.

John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was his family.

He shared 43 loving years of marriage with his wife, Joanne (Vitosky) Graziani. John enjoyed time with his grandkids, football...especially the San Francisco 49ers and listening to music.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Joanne, his daughter Melissa, brother-in-law Ed, and brother-in-law Archie.

He is survived by his son John B. Graziani; sisters Phyllis Coleman, Carol Houle, and Lois Berry and brother-in-law Bob Berry; grandchildren Makayla, Emma & Tyler Vinson; and nieces and nephews.

Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a chapel service beginning at 2:30 pm at Tezak Funeral Home, located at 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded. 

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

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1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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Chapel Service

Sunday, January 11, 2026

2:30 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

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1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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