“Driving through the neighborhood, I intentionally pass your home as if this maybe the day I see you and tell you how deeply sorry I am for the loss...Read More »
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1 of 72 | Posted by: Christine & Jim Diorio - IL
“Jay was a great friend to me. He helped me through some really tough times and was always there for me if i needed to be cheered up. He was always...Read More »
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2 of 72 | Posted by: McKenna Musich - Lockport, IL
“Jay was a one of a kind kid. He helped me through a tough time my freshman year. I never got a chance to thank him..
I can't imagine the pain that...Read More »
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3 of 72 | Posted by: Rebecca Bruton - Crest Hill, IL
“Tom & Michelle, Karl & Marilyn and the kids. My deepest sympathies are with you . My family will keep your family in our prayers. I f there is...Read More »
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4 of 72 | Posted by: dave colquitt - syracuse, IN
“"When the clouds part and a ray of sun shines through,
We look to the sky; and think of you.
You see our tears and feel our ache,
We breathe you...Read More »
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5 of 72 | Posted by: Jessica Murry - Braidwood, IL
“R.i.p Jay Vana
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6 of 72 | Posted by: Sean M - Lockport, IL - Friend
“Jay was one of a kind, his heart bigger than he was. Always the comedian, but never mean spirited. Generous and caring to all. We were blessed to...Read More »
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7 of 72 | Posted by: Mary Gay - New Lenox, IL
“To The Vana Family,
I sit and wonder why? And only god knows why he takes the young and the good... He must have a special mission for Jay now...Read More »
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8 of 72 | Posted by: Kim Dalton - Lockport, IL
“We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for your family for hope and strength during these tremendously emotional days. God will...Read More »
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9 of 72 | Posted by: Diane and Wasson Beckman
“I'm feeling your pain and praying for your comfort.
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10 of 72 | Posted by: Scott Allen - Saint Anne, IL
“Dear Thomas and Michelle,
I might know how it feels like to loose a parent(Father), but i will never know how it feels like to loose a son.
But...Read More »
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11 of 72 | Posted by: Samuel Frimpong - Tema, Ghana
“Dear Tom, Michelle, Matt, and Amy-
I was Matt, Amy, & Jay's Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher at St. Dennis. I remember them well-so intelligent,...Read More »
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12 of 72 | Posted by: "Miss Hormanski"-Karen Prystalski - IL
“"May sympathy from those who care, bring comfort to your heart-
And may you know that those you love are never far apart...
May it help and console...Read More »
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13 of 72 | Posted by: Sherie Hauck - Braidwood, IL
“My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful son, brother, and grandson. I will keep you all in my prayers. May God hold you in the palm...Read More »
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14 of 72 | Posted by: The Schultz family ~ Mark, Mary, Catherine & Michael - IL
“My heart goes out to your family.
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15 of 72 | Posted by: Julie Van Zeyl Stapleton - IL
“I am so very sorry for the loss of your belovved son...look for signs from him, he will reach out to u to let u know how much he loves u and tat he...Read More »
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16 of 72 | Posted by: Kathleen - IL
“Tom, Michelle, Matt, and Amy my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Please be strong, pray, and stay close to God, he will...Read More »
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17 of 72 | Posted by: Mary Lestarczyk - Tinley Park, IL
“you were one of the best wrestlers i knew you were a guy i looked up too i was looking foward to wrestling with you when i was a freshmen you are a...Read More »
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18 of 72 | Posted by: Joseph Farbo - Homerglen, IL
“Dear Vana family,
Our sincerest sympathy to your family,
I am an employee at lockport and my son is a friend of Jays. I was amazed at the...Read More »
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19 of 72 | Posted by: Cheryl curtus - lockport, IL
“Our deepest condolences are with you and your family...Mark, Val and Rosa....Art Partners Collectibles Gallery.
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20 of 72 | Posted by: Mark Maron - Schaumburg, IL
“Michelle and family,
I don't know if you remember me from SCH case management, but I read about your horrible loss. My heart goes out to you and...Read More »
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21 of 72 | Posted by: Holly Peters - Frankfort, IL
“I know Jay's spirit will shine brightly in heaven, we are so sorry for your loss, The Silzer Family
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22 of 72 | Posted by: Carla A Silzer - LockePort, , IL
“I never got the chance to meet Jay, but my friends keeps telling me how nice and sweet he was, looking at my friends cry brings tears to my eyes also...Read More »
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23 of 72 | Posted by: Jada Travis - lockport il, IL
“Dear Vana Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. We will continue to pray for your family for healing and comfort during...Read More »
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24 of 72 | Posted by: The Trent Family - lockport, IL
“Dear Tom and Michelle,
My sincere sympathy to you and the rest of the family. I know that no amount of words can comfort you or take the pain of...Read More »
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25 of 72 | Posted by: Sister Maria Brizuela, OSF - IL
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sorry for the loss of your son.
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26 of 72 | Posted by: The Kuzmicki Family - Plainfield, IL
“Marilyn and Family,
I can't express my regrets for you and the family at this time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Laurie
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27 of 72 | Posted by: Laurie Smith - Manhattan, IL
“In time, may the joy and love Jay put in your hearts sustain you.
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28 of 72 | Posted by: Larry and Ann Wennlund - IL
“Our hearts go out to the entire Vana family, especially to Matt and Amy. We have fond memories of Jay, as a student at Homer Junior High.
The...Read More »
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29 of 72 | Posted by: Stephanie Moore (Pietrucha) - IL
“My deepest sympathies to you, Michelle, and your family. I am praying for your family that you may have strength during this terrible time, and that...Read More »
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30 of 72 | Posted by: Cris Gramza - New Lenox, IL
“Although I did not know Jay like most of the people in Homer/Lp. He does live down the street from me. When I heard sirens going past my house I knew...Read More »
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31 of 72 | Posted by: Amanda Ostrowski - Homer Glen, IL, IL
“I was so sad to hear the news about Jay because just saying his name still makes me laugh. I was one of his teachers from Hadley Middle School. He...Read More »
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32 of 72 | Posted by: Donna Murphy - Homer Glen, IL
“To the Vana Family;
Words cannot express the heartfelt sympathy that I feel for you on your loss. As a parent this is the one thing we live for,...Read More »
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33 of 72 | Posted by: Minnie Greskowiak - New Lenox, IL
“We had the sincere pleasure of meeting the Vana family when our boys played baseball on the Orioles for Lockport Baseball. Eric has such great...Read More »
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34 of 72 | Posted by: Ed, Cindy & Eric Dubek - Lockport, IL
“To the Vana Family so sorry for your loss My Thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was Jay's High School bus driver I remember when you all were...Read More »
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35 of 72 | Posted by: Bob Dodge - Lockport, IL
“I never really knew Jay that well but when he passed away all of our short memories came back to life.
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36 of 72 | Posted by: Aaron Dittmer - Homer Glen, IL
“Cannot offer much except I lost my 16 year old to a heart attack [unforeseen]
during his first hockey game of the season his junior year. I am a...Read More »
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37 of 72 | Posted by: Mary Pat Knuerr - rolling meadows, IL
“Rest in paradise, Jay Vana, you will never be forgotten, you put a big impact on our school, I hope you are looking down on us to see that we can...Read More »
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38 of 72 | Posted by: Sam Louthian 
- IL - school
“The Vana Family and Marilyn, We are so sorry for your loss. I wish there
was something we could say or do that would help. If there is anything
...Read More »
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39 of 72 | Posted by: McDonough/Hutchinson family - IL
“I will never forget Rosemary bringing me to meet the triplets for the first time and being so amazed by them. I always heard nothing but great...Read More »
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40 of 72 | Posted by: Jamie Wendell and Family - IL
“Michelle & Tom,
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. We know your kids are your life and our hearts break for you all. Your family and...Read More »
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41 of 72 | Posted by: Ann & Pete Carpenter - Manhattan, IL
“Michelle & Tom,
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. We know your kids are your life and our hearts break for you all. Your family and...Read More »
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42 of 72 | Posted by: Ann & Pete Carpenter - Manhattan, IL
“Words cannot express my sadness for your family. Marilyn has been a good friend of our family for many years, and a proud grandmother. You are all...Read More »
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43 of 72 | Posted by: Nancy Van Zeyl - New Lenox, IL
“Jay was a funny, kind and beautiful teenager, who was just starting to live life at 16 years old. I've cut his hair for about 4 years now as well as...Read More »
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44 of 72 | Posted by: Sandra Savickas - Homer glen, IL
“The last time I reached out to the Vana's was not on such a good note, and regrettably, here I am again.
I first met the adorable 9 year old...Read More »
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45 of 72 | Posted by: Telisha Emerson
“Tommy, Michelle and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your entire family is in my thoughts and Prayers.
Annette
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46 of 72 | Posted by: Annette Tozzi - Greenville, SC
“Tom, Michele, Marylin,
Debbie and I are very sorry for the tragic loss of of Jay.
If there is anything we can do please dont hesitate.
Love,
...Read More »
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47 of 72 | Posted by: Walsh Family - Chicago, IL
“Sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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48 of 72 | Posted by: The Dietz Family - Homer Glen, IL
“I am grateful for my memories of Jay when he attended St Dennis with Matt and Amy. I worked in the ELC after school program there and had the honor...Read More »
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49 of 72 | Posted by: Diana Sanguinetti - Lockport, IL
“Our most deepest sympathy Marilyn and family.
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50 of 72 | Posted by: Chip & Lois Sobbe - Mokena, IL
“Because I was blessed with the pleasure of meeting the entire Vana family when I coached Jay and Matt in basketball, I am today filled with sorrow...Read More »
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51 of 72 | Posted by: Tom Bernicky - Homer Glen, IL
“To the entire Vana family. My son (Josh Somers) played baseball with Jay and Matt for Lockport boys baseball. We are deeply saddened to hear what has...Read More »
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52 of 72 | Posted by: Jen Seifert and Josh Somers - IL
“My dad Chuck was on EJFD and thats how I met the Kurtz's and I remember meeting Tommy back when I was a kid. I am so very sorry for your loss. I...Read More »
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53 of 72 | Posted by: Gwen Zaino-Giovengo and Family - IL
“To the Vana Family and Marilyn Kurtz,
Words cannot begin to express the pain and sorrow you are experiencing. Eric was reminiscing this morning...Read More »
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54 of 72 | Posted by: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Krumreich and daughter, Giuliana Olivito - IL
“jay you impacted so many of us, We are all missing you. Only the good die young.rest in paradise
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55 of 72 | Posted by: carlee lyons - homer glen, IL
“With a heavy heart I sit here trying to put the words together that need to be said. Jay was wonderful, words can not describe him. I think about...Read More »
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56 of 72 | Posted by: The Duron Family - Lockport, IL
“We don't realize how short life is, until something so tragic happens. Still cannot believe your gone. Only the good die young... You're missed by...Read More »
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57 of 72 | Posted by: Smith Family - Homer Glen, IL
“I am so sorry for your son. As a peer at LTHS I saw him in the halls and saw him change people's lives. Your son was special and had a gift to make...Read More »
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58 of 72 | Posted by: Nick Hook - Lockport, IL - Peer
“Sorry for your loss.
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59 of 72 | Posted by: catherine hansen - lockport, IL
“Our heartfelt thoughts, condolences, and prayers go out to the Vana family.
May the perpetual light shine upon you Jay and be gracious.
The...Read More »
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60 of 72 | Posted by: Charles Gawle - Lockport, IL
“Sorry for your loss i coached him at ST DENNIS
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61 of 72 | Posted by: Peter Argianas - IL
“My heart aches for your family's terrible loss. May you find peace and comfort somehow...some way....I will be praying for all of your family and...Read More »
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62 of 72 | Posted by: Kathleen Stack Fulton - Joliet, IL
“Mine and my family's prayers are with the Vana family. RIP Jay. only the good die young. <3
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63 of 72 | Posted by: Demi Farbo - Homer Glen, IL
“My heart breaks for Jay's tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and all of his friends. RIP Jay, you were very well liked by...Read More »
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64 of 72 | Posted by: Shannon Pope - Homer Glen, IL
“Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences. Our heart bleeds for you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicky,...Read More »
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65 of 72 | Posted by: The Richards Family - Lockport, IL
“My heart is so heavy today. Can't imagine your pain. Brendan and I met your wonderful family at Dellwood one summer playing baseball together. The...Read More »
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66 of 72 | Posted by: Donna and Brendan Dwyer - IL
“I can remember one time in homeroom, I was in the first desk of the row talking to Jamie and I had put my feet up on your desk while you were talking...Read More »
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67 of 72 | Posted by: Aarika Webster
“We are praying for all of you & miss him dearly. I am so sorry. Love to all of you.
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68 of 72 | Posted by: The Krull Family - Morris, IL
“Michelle, Tom, and Family: No words can express enough sympathy. No hugs will make it better. No tears will comfort you enough. I am so sorry for...Read More »
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69 of 72 | Posted by: Lois Pike - Joliet, IL - Friend
“No words can express our sorrow or take away your pain. Please know that you have our hearts or souls and our prayers. May God help you find...Read More »
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70 of 72 | Posted by: David and Phyllis Keller - IL
“Our hearts go out to all of you, Tom, Michelle, Matt & Amy. No words can express our sorrow & sympathy. May God Bless and comfort each of you in the...Read More »
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71 of 72 | Posted by: Wendy Alvarado - Romeoville, IL
“Our hearts go out to all of you, Tom, Michelle, Matt & Amy. No words can express our sorrow & sympathy. May God Bless and comfort each of you in the...Read More »
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72 of 72 | Posted by: Pat Schader - Lockport, IL
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