Josef “Joe” Asafailo, 67, of Jacksonville died at 3:36 AM, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 17, 1950 in Ulm, Germany to Joseph and Agnes (Proc) Asafailo. His father preceded him death on February 22, 2010.
Survivors include his mother, Agnes Asafailo of Chatham; two sisters, Rose Marie (John) Kalinauskas of Denver, CO and Anne (Joseph) Felber of Glenarm; one brother, Richard Asafailo of Riverton; five nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
Josef was a resident of Jacksonville for most of his life, formerly of Springfield. He had a “love of learning”, enjoyed sports, and playing soccer. He also loved music always having it playing and playing guitar.
Visitation: 5-7 PM, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield.
Funeral Service: 11 AM, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield with Reverend Joseph Ring officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, June 1, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Calvary Cemetery Chapel
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Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Sherman
2626 East Andrew Road
Sherman, IL 62684
John M Carollo posted on 12/8/18
I knew Joe when I attended Divine Heart Seminary during my freshman year there in 1966-67. I'm saddened to learn of his passing just now because I am doing research on the school to include in my memoir and I found this posted on FB. May you rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upon you!