I just saw this evening that Joe had passed.  I lived in Stickney and played baseball at Morton West High School.  From age 14-17 Joe was my personal hitting coach.  He and I would meet at the park on 41st and Ridgeland several nights a week in the summer.  He always had a bag of baseballs and he would pitch to me for an hour, then at the end of the session he would always have me pitch a bag of balls to him.   I was always so impressed by his hitting.  Joe was in his late 40's and he could just flat out hit line drives on every pitch.  I still have Joe's personal bat in my room, picture attached!  He played an important part in helping me get a 4 year scholarship for baseball at Western Illinois University.  He is one of the unsung heroes of many kid's lives.  Go Cubbies Joe!!!

Since Our daughter Alex finished her playing career, we didn’t have an opportunity to see Joe, as we’d usually run into him a few times a summer at the fields. I ran across his number when I was renovating my office and after an internet search saw that he passed recently. Joe was a great guy, who was willing to help any girl seeking out his expertise. He will be missed. 
Gary, Tammi and Alex Lagesse

Uncle Joe was the cool uncle.  He loved his mustang and later his tbird. He tried to teach me how to hit when I joined a rec softball team in college.  The genes didn’t pass on to me, but in spite of me our team came in first and my picture with my trophy was proudly displayed next to the excellent players he coached.  He loved chocolate and apple pie.  And girls softball and the Cubs.  The Slaber boys are having a great game in heaven today.

Joe had a big heart and a straight forward attitude. He loved softball and had many friends; players, parents and coaches. He was an amazing coach and an even better friend. He never missed my games and always made the effort to help me when I was frustrated with hitting. He loved Oreos, beef sandwiches, ice cream and fast cars...Mustangs to be exact! I'm blessed that my children had the opportunity to get to know him. He loved visiting with the kids and would always laugh and say  "I wish I had their energy".  My favorite memory will be watching him teach my kids the same hitting tips and tricks that he once taught me. I will never forget him and always be thankful for his friendship. We will miss him but feel solace in knowing that he's no longer in pain and that he's able to rest in peace. Thanks Joe!❤️

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Joseph Slaber Jr.

30 octubre, 1928 – 30 abril, 2018

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