Stephen Joseph Gospo

1925 - 2013

Stephen Joseph Gospo obituary, 1925-2013, Duluth, GA

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Mount Auburn Funeral Home

4101 South Oak Park Ave

Stickney, Illinois

Stephen Gospo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2013.

Stephen Joseph Gospo (Gospodarczyk)
Born in Chicago-August 21, 1925

Dear son of the late Florian and Emily nee Durdek.
Beloved brother of the late Joseph (Mildred) and Stanley (Helen).
Loving husband of the late Clare nee Kroschel.
Cherished father of Karen Gospo (Fu Chan) Tan and
Nancy Gospo (James Erimie).
Devoted grandfather of David Tan and Bryan Tan.
Fond brother-in-law of
Elsie (the late Ted) Wojdula,
Joann (the late Carroll) Hardebeck
and the late Theresa Kroschel,
Martin (the late Angie) Kroschel,
Ann (the late John) Malone.
Dear uncle of Andrew (Pam) Malone,
Margaret (Larry) Harris,
Thomas (Mary) Gospodarczyk,
Marianne (Scott) Jay,
Anthony Gospodarczyk and the late Janice (Michael) Stephen
and great-uncle to many.

Proudly served in WWII-Sergeant in US Marine Corps- 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific.
Employed at Western Electric for 40 years.
Raised his family in Cicero, retired to Arizona with wife-fondly remembered by many.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Semper Fi Fund for injured Marines/ semperfifund.org/donate.

Visitation
Sunday, October 20, 2013
2:00 to 8:00pm
Mount Auburn Funeral Home
4101 S. Oak Park Avenue
Stickney, IL 60402
(708) 749-2033

Funeral Service
Monday, October 21, 2013
10:00am Mass
St. Anthony Church
1510 S. 49th Ct.
Cicero, IL 60804

Interment
Resurrection Cemetery
Justice, IL

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October 19, 2013

JOHN RUSSO

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO STEVE'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THE LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT MAN. I AM ONE OF STEVE'S FIGHTERS. HE TAUGHT ME THE GREAT ART AND SCIENCE OF BOXING. HE ALSO TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE HUMBLE AND TOUGH IN LIFE .. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, STEVE, REST IN PEACE..

October 18, 2013

Daniel Russo

Steve was a great guy.... He was My Boxing Coach in the 70s and 80s...... Steve was always Smiling ..... Rest in Peace Steve....

October 18, 2013

John Russo

Steve you were a great great boxing coach not only did you have my back in the ring but you had my back during life thank you god bless you rest in peace and thank you for making me Tough and humble

October 18, 2013

Linda Kohnert

My deepest condolences to Nancy & Karen and the entire family on the loss of your dad. He was such a lovely man with a vibrant personality. You are all in my prayers.
Linda Kohnert & Family

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4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402

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