Hyzy, Joseph B.

Joseph B. Hyzy, Age 75, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Viet Nam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was married for 48 years to the love of his life, Mary A. Brody. Cherished son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hyzy. Treasured brother of Elizabeth (late Doyle)Ward, late Walter (Charlotte) Smajda, late Joanna Hyzy, late Natalie (late Gerald) Walsh, late Bernice Lamkin and the late Robert (Joan) Hyzy. Dear brother –in-law of the late James Brody, Norine (late John)O’Shea and Thomas (Jan) Brody. Much loved godfather and uncle of many nieces and nephews . Joe was always there to help in any way all his family, friends and neighbors. Before retirement, Joseph worked as a carpenter and locksmith for 24 years for the Chicago Transit Authority. He was a member of Local #1027. Joe and Mary enjoyed their yearly trips to Las Vegas and Arizona. Visitation on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55 th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers at 9:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 5252 S. Austin Ave, Chicago, IL. for a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with Military Honors at Resurrection Cemetery. A special thank you to Hines V.A. Primary Dr. Jovisa Stevlic and Joe’s nurses, Beverly and Barbara who cared for him with compassion and respect. Please share your thoughts and condolences on Joe’s personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com Once a Marine always a Marine - “Semper fi”

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