1925
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
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
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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