Joseph W. Kaminsky, 85 of Huntley, died peacefully, July 19, 2014.
A visitation will be on Thursday, from 9:00 am until the time of the 10:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Inurnment will be at St. Mary Cemetery. Following will be a celebration of Joe’s Life held at The Rosenbloom Residence in The Glen, South Barrington 1:00-9:00 pm.
Joseph was born December 25, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Dimitry and Helen. He was a star football player, All Chicago, for Foreman High School. He attended St. Ambrose College. Joe served in the United States Army as a lieutenant in the infantry during the Korean Conflict. On October 4, 1952 he married the love of his life Carole Raia. All of his working career he was an entrepreneur and business owner. He was an author and columnist, an avid golfer, loyal Chicago Bear fan and served as a leader on multiple boards. Joe lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an inspiration and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carole, his cherished children Steve and Sharon her husband Dr. Robert Rosenbloom, who was a second son to Joe. He is also survived by his greatest legacy, his grandchildren, Joey and Raia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: 1500 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville 60540
or online www.turningpointeautismfoundation.org
Please specify The Joe Kaminsky Playground Fund.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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What a pleasure it was to know such a wonderful friend and neighbor. Always a smile and a life is beautiful attitude. The golf links in heaven will never be the same. May God welcome him with a warm embrace and say Joe you are a Fantastic, God loving man! We've been waiting for you. Our sympathy to Carole and his family. We'll never forget him.
Joe, I know you are mixing it up with Jim right now. Heaven will not be the same with you two guys. We know we will miss you greatly. Your smile and your twinkling eyes always remind us of a gnome with no good in mind. Which we know was your way of saying , I love life and I love you all. Joe, it was fun knowing you
We had the pleasure of knowing Joe and Carole through his son Steve when he moved to Miami Beach. He was nicknamed" Lucky" cause they always caught fish when he was on board the MTB! He will be missed by so many in so many ways. Heartfelt condolences to the Kaminsky and Rosenbloom families.
We read about Joes passing and we are so very sorry and sad. We and the boys have many fond memories of our good times together. Our deepest sympathy to Carole and the family.