Alexander G. "Al" Janusz

Alexander G. “Al” Janusz, age 60, suddenly, of Lansing, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Loving companion and longtime partner of Deborah D. “Debbie” Coulter.  Step-father of Shawn Coulter.  Proud grandpa of Payton.  Dearest brother of Thomas (Denise) Janusz, James (Judy) Janusz, and the late Robert Janusz.  Kind and generous uncle of Elise (Scott) Coon, Garrett (Beth) Janusz, Brandon Janusz, and Steven (Samantha) Janusz; great-uncle of Evelyn, Emory, Isaac, Ada and Sylvie Jean.  Dear nephew and cousin to many.  Preceded in death by his parents Alexander and Jean Janusz.

Born December 27, 1962.  Al spent his childhood growing up in Dolton, with loving parents and family around him.  He graduated from St. Jude the Apostle School in South Holland, IL, and then from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago.  He founded alongside his father, originally Al’s Truck Parts & Equipment, then Al’s Truck Parts & Collision Repair.

He loved his family first and foremost, as well as his many, many friends.  He was always there for us and had a big heart and was generous to all who came in contact with him.  Al had the gift of touching many lives.  He will be dearly missed by his family, and all who knew and loved him, but will never be forgotten.  R.I.P. Brother.

Celebration of Life Gathering Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service and time for sharing at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.

Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery - Calumet City, IL. Section 20 (far end of section 20)

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