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Ejeek “EJ” Booda, 84, passed away. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Kathleen M. Booda and devoted father of Kimberly and Melissa. EJ was the proud Papa of Luke, Mara, and Kaitlin, and the son of the late Jakub and Stella Booda. He was the dear brother of Stella Prapuolenis, the late Joseph Booda, and Bernice Reyes, and a kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. EJ retired as an Instrument Technician after over 35 years with Inland Steel/ArcelorMittal and was a longtime parishioner of St. Louis De Montfort Church in Oak Lawn. Visitation will be on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerald Church in Oak Lawn. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Memories and condolences for the family can be shared on EJ’s Tribute Wall at www.curleyfuneralhome.com or by calling 708-422-2700. Arrangements are entrusted to Curley Funeral Home.

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