Arthur A. Kaput
Arthur A. Kaput, age 79, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 3, 2023.Beloved husband of Veronica, née Wolniakowski; loving son of the late Helen and Leo Kaput; dear brother of the late Mitzy, the late Corky and Debbie; loving Daddy-O to Annie and Jim; cherished father of Terra, Tammy, Julie and John; fond grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great-uncle to many.
Arthur was born in Chicago on May 23,1943, attended Kelly High School and spent many years as a devoted employee of Brookfield Zoo.
Visitation Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00am until time of Catholic service at 12:30pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral information: 708-352-6500
No grief is greater than the departure of such a kind and loving soul as his .
May your soul rest in peace
My forever friend .
If Love Could Have Saved You, You Would Have Lived Forever Grandpa the Greatest Man out there always so happy and full of life always helping others I’m sure that’s where I get it from you are already truly missed by all the people you have met in your lifetime This isn’t goodbye but see you later
Arthur was such a kind hearted thoughtful neighbor to my grandparents and much like a grandpa to my son Carson. He greeted Carson on the porch many times when we would visit my grandparents and would always give him his monthly zoo magazine to read. I think he really looked forward to giving him those magazines just as much as Carson looked forward to receiving them. We miss him greatly and it won’t ever be the same knowing he’s no longer right across the street from my grandma and grandpa. Art you are truly missed already and you made a huge impact on our lives and I hope you knew that. We thank you for all your kindness and for all the memories we made at the zoo. I hope you are resting easy
Love
Blake, Teri, Carson, Taylor & Nash
Paul says good bye to my good friend Arthur
ELVIS🥲
My grandfather was a great guy. He always made u laugh. It’s was funny when I was there with him and Ronnie he be like Ronnie made me get up and do this and that and won’t let me take a break but he was just joking. He was a busy body always getting up doing stuff. He was so kind every time we were by my grandparents house he always ask do u want something to drink etc. he was just a one of a kind guy. I remember watching him dance to Elvis. And us going out to eat at a polish restaurant for my bday. And my grandfather and Ronnie always calling me on my birthday to sing happy birthday to me. I was happy that I got to spend a day with him were it was just me and him and we talk about Elvis, tv shows that he watch and everything etc. I remember when I was younger and me and my grandfather went to the church to get I believe it was an Easter basket blessed. I loved spending time with my grandfather even though sometimes I felt like I never shut up. I will truly miss him. I love him so much. I wish u we’re still here grandpa 😭 it’s not gonna be the same without u here. I love u so much.
Art was, and is, the definition of the word kindness. He will be missed in a world that needs his generosity of spirit. Keep sharing those positive feelings with us, Arthur, until we meet again!
Love, “Trish”
To my friend Art who always met you with that big smile !! Until we meet again
Lt Barb Clish from the zoo pd
Uncle Art… what a great guy. Down to earth, funny, kind and full of love. Him and Auntie V, two peas in a pod. He never sweated the small stuff, and he would give you the shirt off his back because that’s the kind of man he was. I will truly miss your beautiful heart Uncle. Love you so much. Watch over all of us now. ♥️
Love, Lauren