Joseph L. Cwiklinski, age 75, United States Army Veteran, passed away on May 16th, 2023. Loving husband of over 50 years to Charlotte Cwiklinski, nee Casello; Beloved father to Joseph (Lauren) Cwiklinski and Philip Cwiklinski; Cherished grandfather to Chloe, Connor, and Cameron; Dear brother to Mary (Neal) Schlintz and John Cwiklinski; Adored uncle to Heather (Jonathan) Rolke, Amanda (John) Cole, Michael Schlintz, Abbie Cwiklinski, and Amy (Jay) Zimirowski; Great-uncle to Nora, Macy, Grace, and Evan; Brother-in-law to Philip (the late Mary Jo) Casello.
Joe belonged to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors as well as the National Realtor Association.He served as a board member of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce and also was a board member of the Oak Lawn Parks and Recreation Foundation. He also served on many committees over the years.
He was a member of the Elks Club No.2254 as well as the Oak Lawn VFW as well as the Lions Club International Organization.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Joseph that will be from 3 - 8 PM on Wednesday, May 31st, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Funeral to begin at 10:15 AM on Thursday, June 1st, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, proceeding to St. Gerald Church, 9310 South 55th Court, Oak Lawn, Illinois for an 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84 assisting local veterans. Send to Village of Oak Lawn 9446 S Raymond Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Or Oak Lawn Park Foundation Send to Village of Oak Lawn 9446 S Raymond Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Ask for Terry Vorderer.
