Sylvester Wisniewski Obituary

Wisniewski, Sylvester E. 89, of Naples, FL passed away January 12, 2014. Born in Chicago, he was the son of Stanislaw and Helena (nee Buda) Wisniewski. An honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy, Sylvester served in the Asiatic-Pacific area from 19421946. Following his military service, he served as a City of Chicago Police Officer from 19551981, retiring from the Police Department. Sylvester is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Anne (nee Maringer); his daughter, Joyce (Robert) Kment; his grandchildren of whom he was so very proud, Kenneth, James, Daniel, and Michael; seven beautiful great-grandchildren; and his brothers, John (Gertrude) and Chester. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Kenneth Wisniewski; and his brothers and sisters, Stanley, Edward, Joan Calzaretta, and Rose Bryla. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Resurrection Cemetery 7201 Archer Ave., Justice, IL 60458 with interment and military honors following. Memorials in Sylvester's name may be made to Mended Little Hearts of Chicago, P.O. Box 78, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, mlhchicago.org.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 18, 2014.
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Auntie Anne, and Cousin Joyce....I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll see you on March 1st. Mary Lou

February 19, 2014

Be assured, Uncle Sy is resting in the arms of our Lord.

TIna Skwarek

February 2, 2014

Be assured, uncle sy is resting in the arms of our lord.

Tina Skwarek

February 2, 2014

Dear Aunt Anne and Joyce

Thinking of you.

Marie Page

February 2, 2014

Auntie Anne and Joyce:

"This only I ask that you remember me at the altar of God wherever you may be." St. Monica

An offering is being given to the Seraphic Mass Association for The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the repose of the soul of your Beloved Husband and Father.

Barbara Wisniewski

January 22, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sylvester will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 JAN, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 18, 2014

A donation has been made to mend little hearts

Matthew Bryla

January 18, 2014

Matthew Bryla

January 18, 2014

May the "God of all comfort" be with the family at this most grievous time. Please remember to pour out your heart to God "Hearer of all prayer".

crystal carpenter

January 18, 2014

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