Alexander G Janusz

Alexander G. "Alex" Janusz, age 89, late of Crete formerly of Dolton and Chicago's Avalon Park/Grand Crossing's "Pennytown" neighborhood's. Al passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 20, 2011. Beloved and loving husband for 61 years of Jean L. Janusz nee Targos. Devoted father of Thomas (Denise), James (Judy), Alexander "Al" (Debbie) and the late Robert Janusz. Proud grandfather of Elise (Scott) Coon, Garrett (Beth), Brandon and Steven Janusz. Loving great-grandfather of Evelyn, Emory, Isaac, and Payton. Dearest brother of the late Stanley (late Pauline), Edward (late Frieda), Chester, Julius, John, Sgt. C.P.D. (late Joan), and the late Thomas (Betty Lou) Janusz. Dear brother-in-law of Frank (Pat) Targos, the late Stanley Targos, Mae (late Wally) Mikos, and Wallace (late Ann) Targos. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:45 a.m. from the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln) Dyer, IN 46311 to St. Liborius Catholic Church (71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL 60475) for 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. Al was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran (Operation Avalanche), an employee of Hendrickson Mfg. Co. with 44 years of dedicated service and co-founder of Al's Truck Parts Equipment & Service Since 1982. Al was a dedicated family man, and will be deeply missed by his loving family, his dear friends, and longtime neighbors, and will be forever in our hearts.