Biography

John Thomas Alfirevic, 93, of North Riverside, passed away among family on July 20th at Loyola Medical Center. John is survived by his daughter Michelle (Steve) Rychly, grandchildren Sean and Johnathan Rychly and Nadene (Kevin) Holmes, and Great-Grandchildren, Kaylin and Sarah Holmes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Vlasta nee Stoklasa, his daughter Maureen Eleveld and his brother Michael Alfirevic. He was a native of Chicago and long time resident of North Riverside. John was one of the “Greatest Generation”, serving with the U.S. Army Air Force 394th Troop Carrier Group in Europe during World War II. He retired after over 40 years at Electro Motive Division of General Motors, also working 12 years raising monies and support for the United Crusade. He was a member of Mater Christi Church. John will be remembered always as a positive, happy man, who saw the good in everyone.

Visitation

Thursday July 22, 2010, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home
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Mass

Friday July 23, 2010, 9:30 AM at Mater Christi Church
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Prayers will begin at the funeral home at 9:00am before processing to Mater Christi Church for a 9:30am Mass.

Entombment

Friday July 23, 2010 at Woodlawn Mausoleum
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Following Mass