In memory of

Joseph "Buddy" Valasek

New Lenox, IL

April 21, 1943 - November 8, 2025

Apr 21, 1943 - Nov 8, 2025

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In memory of

Joseph "Buddy" Valasek

Passed

November 8, 2025
Born

April 21, 1943
Resided

New Lenox, IL

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Joseph “Buddy” Valasek, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at his home in New Lenox, Illinois, under hospice care, with his beloved wife of 45 years, Juanita Valasek (née Hinson), by his side.

Loving and devoted father to Timothy (Sharon) Valasek, Jacquelyn (the late Tyrone) Valasek-Knauz, Jennifer (Steve) Dennis, Erin (Enrico) Valasek-Bonnano, and stepson Greg(Cindy) Rogers.

Cherished Papa to Shawn, Kara, Jack, Paige, Luca, Colleen and Kerri and a proud great-grandfather of …

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We're planning a memorial service at Our Saviors sometime after the holidays. I'll add more details once we lock down a date. Keep an eye out for details about a 'Celebration of Life' Golf Day around his birthday next April