Mr. Maine Pritza

1915 - 2014

Mr. Maine Pritza obituary, 1915-2014, Orland Park, IL

BORN

1915

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hallinan Funeral Home

2601 VERMONT ST

Blue Island, Illinois

Maine Pritza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2014.

Maine Pritza age 99, WWII Veteran,beloved husband of the late Mildred(nee Gerba). Loving dad of Mane(Dean) Pritza, Diane(the late Edward) Walker and James(Janet) Pritza. Proud grandpa of Angela(Carl), Eli(Roma), Ericka(Ben) and Erin(Brian). Cherished great-grandpa of Kaiden and Caius. Dear brother of the late Robert, Mike, Steve, Earl, Walter, Joseph and Silvia. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lifetime Member of VFW Post #2791 of Tinley Park, IL and American Legion Post #50 of Blue Island, IL. Maine was a 20 year volunteer of St. Francis Hospital of Blue Island, IL. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9 P.M. Service Wednesday 10:00 A.M. at the Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont St. Blue Island, IL 60406. Interment: Beverly Cemetery.

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September 7, 2014

Peg Gerba

So many happy memories of Mildred and Mane. May he rest in peace as he joins her.
Love from Peg and all the California Gerbas.

September 5, 2014

What a wonderful long life he had! Angel and Ericka - longevity on both sides - Wow! Celebrate his wonderful life! Aunt Diane, Angela & Ericka - our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Cherish your memories! Love, Connie, Gordon and the boys

August 31, 2014

Extending my deepest sympathy to Maine's family on his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace. He was a lovely gentleman.

August 30, 2014

Carolynne Buche

May God's grace comfort your family and those of us who loved Maine. It was a pleasure to know him. (One of his McDonald's breakfast friends)

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hallinan Funeral Home

2601 VERMONT ST, Blue Island, IL 60406

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Service

10:00 a.m.

Hallinan Funeral Home

2601 VERMONT ST, Blue Island, IL 60406

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2601 VERMONT ST, Blue Island, IL 60406

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