John E. Brynda

John E. Brynda

Age 84 years, of New Lenox Illinois died April 2, 2018, born September 24, 1933, in Chicago. He was the son of John and Irene, married to Mary Ann (Pat) in Chicago May 20, 1961, for 56 years. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Co., for 41 years. He was in the U. S. Military May 1956-1958, during which time he was detailed to Desert Rock, Nev., which included observing the test detonation of an atomic bomb (Diablo). Survivors include his beloved wife Mary Ann (Pat), children John (Jan), Kenneth (Pavla), Christopher (Eileen), Nancy (Derek Sobczak), and Timothy. He was Grandfather of Kristyn, Daniel "DJ", Matthew, Sean, Samantha, Katerina, and Jan Matthew. He was brother of Sister Jan Brynda OP and Sister Eileen Brynda OP. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Saturday, April 7th, 2018 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment, Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Catholic Church or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700.