Matt Birk, Sr.

September 7, 1923 — December 1, 2012

Matt (Matthias) Birk, age 89, WWII US Navy Veteran, dearly beloved husband of Helen, nee Kopp. Loving father of William (Darlene), Matt Jr. (Karen) and Robert (Ameshia). Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline (Scott) Gehle, Matt III (Teresa), Jennifer (Randy) Huscher, Gregory (Laura), Kaja Blackwell, and Andrew. Dearest great-grandfather of Rebecca, Sarah, Sheridan, Isabella, and Liam. Fond brother of Betty (Stan) Fazy, Dorothy Ritchey, and the late William (late Judith). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at St. Julie Billiart Church 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL on Friday, December 7, 2012 for a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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