Joseph Sanok

JOSEPH T. JOESANOK JR. age 85 of Merrillville passed away Sunday July 19 2009.Survived by his wife of 58 years Helen (nee Kowalczyk) three sons: Joseph T. (Lonnie) Sanok III of CA Jeffrey D. (Dawn) Sanok of Washington D.C. David M. (Amie) Sanok of Washington D.C. seven grandchildren: Nisha Brittany Kyle Tyler Alina Joseph Sanok IV and Nathan Sanok sister Gladys (late Calvin) Smith of WI three sisters-in-law: Anne (late John) Potter of DE Roseann (late Joe) Chaney of Crown Point Marie (late John) Kowalczyk of Hebron. Preceded in death by infant son Patrick John parents Joseph Sr. and Stefania Sanok brother Adam Sanok three sisters: Sr. Mary Eymard F.S.C. Marie Muraida and Genevieve Biedulewicz.Joe was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He served his country honorably as a World War II Army sergeant with the Red Arrow 32nd Division having campaigned and battled in the southern Philippines Luzon and New Guinea. Joe was awarded five Bronze Stars for his meritorious service and was decorated by General MacArthur for heroic achievement against the enemy. Active in the community Joe was a member of American Legion Post #207 a member and six-term past President of the Silver Bell Club PNA Lodge 2365 and a past Commissioner for PNA District #15. He was a charter member and president of the CYO Shield Club. For the past 30 years Joe served as a publically elected Director of the Board of the Merrillville Conservancy District. Joe retired as a Prototype machinist after 38 years of service with the American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel. Joe spent five more years as a Tool & Die Maker with Ogden Engineering.Joe never met an obstacle he did not challenge and never saw a need he did not try to fill. For those who knew him the depth of our loss is apparent. His constant smile has faded from our view but will remain forever in our hearts. We will dearly miss you.Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 6360 Broadway Merrillville Wednesday July 22 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Silver Bell service at 3:30 and American Legion service at 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday July 23 2009 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 a.m. from SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 5885 Harrison St. Merrillville with Rev. Roy Beeching officiating. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery Merrillville.Please click the following link to view Joes Tribute video. http://videos.lifetributes.com/79915>http://videos.lifetributes.com/79915

Joseph Sanok

July 19, 1924 - July 19, 2009