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Alvin Szyslak Obituary

Szyslak, Alvin "Al" Alvin "Al" Szyslak, age 77, beloved husband of the late Diane, nee Kudlinski. Loving father of Renee (Stephen) Coppock, and Laura (Larry) Crone. Dear grandfather of Scott, Claire, and Chad. Devoted son of the late Louis and Stella Szyslak. Fond brother of the late Leonard Szyslak. Uncle of many. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Tuesday from 9:00 am until time of service 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2011.

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Christopher Hendrick

May 5, 2023

I just wanted to extend my condolences. By any chance did Al sculpt any wood carvings during his lifetime. During his Late fourties for instance? My name is Christopher and I came across a wood carving here in Chicago bearing his name. If so, can someone contact me at 773-319-3374. Thank you very much. God bless.

Mary Goll

January 25, 2011

Ike Walton Lake will never forget. We are blessed to have known Al and experience his genuine love for others.
He will be greatly missed.
Mary and Rick Goll
Katelyn, Joel and Kendra

Leah Cone

January 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry for your loss. May memories bring you comfort.

Michael & Tracy Steffen

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for the loss of your dad, dad in law, grandpa....

casar & maryann Raffaelli

January 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rita & Chuck Annella

January 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 23, 2011

ALVIN AND I WERE STUDENTS AT HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN 1949 AND 1952. HE WAS AN EXCELLENT TRUMPET PLAYER AND TRIED TO GET ME TO LEARN. HOPEFULLY, I CAN STOP IN AT SKAJA'S ON TUESDAY. MAY ALMIGHT Y GOD, HIS PARENTS AND ALL HIS DECEASED RELATIVES WELCOME HIM WITH OPEN ARMS IN HEAVEN, AND I'LL KEEP MY EARS OPEN TO HEAR HIS TRUMPET SOUNDING FROM ABOVE.......LEONARD ROGUS ----HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL ---CLASS OF 52

January 23, 2011

Our wonderful friend, Al will always be in our hearts. Every inch of
Ike Walton will remind us of our friendship, Miller Drinks, our laughters and his jokes with us. We will miss him terribly. What a loss of a good friend. Opening weekend we will toast to our buddy and most of all the memories he left for us to remember.
With Love
Barbara and Steve Vanni, Gramma Veronica Dulemba, Ray and Maggie Martinez, Johnny and Marla, Renee, Ryan, Jake and Baby Charis, Wendell and Gina Delamerced with kids Ciara and Tristan
Dan and Robin with children Allison and Brandon, Maggie's entire family Carrie, Cris, Payton, Paxton, Stefanie and Joe and Maggie sister Gloria and Ken, you have touched our lives to all end. We love you Al and will miss you...... and most of all my grandaughter Charis who met Al a year ago was so fascinated by his gesture when he kissed her on the next and as a baby said "Al kissed my neck". She is now two years old and someday we will tell her about her attraction and the love he displayed to her and so many families.

Ted & Mary Coppock

January 23, 2011

Mary and I and our entire family treasure having Al as a friend for the short time we had to be so. He will be very missed by everyone but we will treasure having hime as part of our lives.

January 23, 2011

Al you will be missed...I have fond memories of you when I was growing up in Niles...Rene and Laura my prayers are with you. luv Gary Mattes

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