Joseph A. Pavnica

Joseph A. Pavnica, Birth 9 April, 1958 Death 7 May, 2023.

My brother Joe suddenly held by an angels hand.  Held tight with her loving song.  Love carried Joe home that day.

Brought to life on earth with God’s grace in mom.  Dad and mom by his side.

Joined soon by brothers Tom then Bob.  Recall all your smiles then, Joey filled with pride.

Uncle Joe a given recent name, know those four miss you.  Our Creator holds you in his arms today.

A sad day here, spring 2023.  Think about you Joe.  Now with Joseph, our dad sharing special moments spent with all of us.

Joe looked for the answers we all seek.  Found now with our Lords light to keep.  Joe, we will miss you.

Schooling

     Everett McKinley Dirksen Jr. High School, Joliet, IL

     Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Romeoville, IL

     Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

     The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Contributions

     Pizza Hut, Joliet, IL

     Victor Joseph & Company, Chicago, IL

     Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, VA

Remaining

     Barbara, mother, Thomas, brother, Robert, brother with loving spouse Louisa.  Amy with loving nieces, Anna, Emma, Grace, nephew Michael.

Preceded

     Joseph, father

Thoughts

“He cherished those kids, no pictures of you, me, just the kids.”  Robert

“I actually got choked up remembering all those chats I had with him and saw first hand his deep love for them.”  Amy

“Joe was just a good guy.”  Robert

“Thank you Joe for you.  Will never find the gifts you gave all of us here. Cry now recalling you.”  Thomas

A celebration of Joseph's life will begin on Thursday, May 18, 2023 with a visitation at SS Cyril and Methodius Cemetery Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. and interment will follow.  

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