Edward Paul Chaja La Porte, Indiana Obituary

Edward Paul Chaja

Edward P. Chaja, 64, of Westville, passed Friday, November 13, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 26, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, to Paul J. and Dona Chaja, Jr. He was a lifelong area resident and a retired truck driver, and member of the Teamsters Union Local 142. Words fail to describe Ed as a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His family was his life; he will always be “Dad”, “Gampa”, and “Edsiu.” Ed was a man of many accomplishments. He could make nothing into something from all aspects. Classic automobiles were not only his hobby, but his passion. Ed will always be loved, remembered, and live on through his family. Surviving are his dedicated and adoring wife, Jean; one son, Edward R. (Autumn) Chaja Jr of Rochester, IN; four daughters, Nichol, Donna, and Michelle Chaja all of Westville, IN, and Vallarie Bechinski of Michigan City, IN; mother, Dona Chaja of Portage, IN; one brother, Paul R. (Corie) Chaja of Portage, IN; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father; Paul J. Chaja Jr.; and one brother, Andrew R. Chaja. Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of his life held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the American Legion Post 295, 710 Water St., Union Mills, Indiana 46382. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
December 26, 1950 - November 13, 201512/26/195011/13/2015
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Sis
June 16, 2022
Hey dad it's sis. Thanks for looking out for me and sonny. Sonny told me what you said and it keeps me going. It keeps him going too. Sorry about me and sonny not making it to your funeral, no one told us about it. I found out about it on Google 6 months later.. I wanted... Continue Reading
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Nichol
November 30, 2015
I miss you. Every. Single. Day. There's not a day that goes by that I don't expect to see you passing me on the road. So many times I wanted to text you about a deal I found or a mechanical question I had. It makes me smile whenever I look at Christopher. I see you in hi... Continue Reading
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Vickie Swank
November 23, 2015
Gone but yet still here true love never dies and it never leaves us
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Sue Chia
November 23, 2015
Candle of Love was posted for Edward Paul Chaja.
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Sue Chia
November 23, 2015
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Edward Chaja
November 23, 2015
My dad was Super Man to me... He did things that I thought could never be done. He was the Man Of Steel, nothing could ever penetrate his shell. My dad always had a solution to every problem that ever came about and completed them with ease. My dad impressed me as a kid ... Continue Reading
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jean
November 23, 2015
I give you all my love. You are the only one who could take my breath away. I won't let go.
I'm yours always and forever. Hum
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Donna
November 23, 2015
Dad:)
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