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Official Obituary of

Josif Deak

June 22, 1935 ~ December 22, 2025 (age 90) 90 Years Old

Josif Deak Obituary

Josif Deak, born on June 22, 1935, peacefully went home to be with his Lord Jesus on December 22, 2025, at the age of 90.


Josif was preceded in life by his parents, Josif Deak and Rozalia Deak (née Kovacs). He is survived by his devoted wife, Catarina Deak (née Veres), with whom he shared 63 wonderful love filled years of marriage and family life. He was a loving father to his daughters, Katalin (Ken) Root and Jozefina Deak, who were a constant source of pride and joy to him. He is also survived by his brother, Laszlo (Julianna) Deak, nephews Zsolt (Elizabeth) Deak and family, Laszlo (Juliana) Halasz and family and Alex (Ildiko) Veres and family and niece Ilona Fustos and family.


Josif will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his quiet strength, and the values he passed down through generations. He loved his Lord Jesus and his Church family. His life was marked by resilience, loyalty, and deep love for those closest to him. He leaves behind a legacy of family bonds and memories that will be cherished by all who knew him.


He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

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Services

Visitation
Sunday
December 28, 2025

3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Funeral Service
Sunday
December 28, 2025

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Final Prayers
Monday
December 29, 2025

10:30 AM
Benson Family Funeral Home
3224 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Interment

Bohemian National Cemetery
5255 N Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60630

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