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Bruce Endzel Obituary

Endzel, Bruce E. Of Chicago, IL died Monday, July 8, 2013. Bruce was charming, charismatic, and a savvy billiards, backgammon and card player. He nurtured a 30 year Marketing career while staying home with his three children, enjoying the daily newspapers and wading through 20 years of National Geographic magazines. He loved Seinfeld and Jeopardy (runner-up 1970 episode). Born January 30, 1948 to the late Edmund and the late Felicia Endzel. Bruce will be terribly missed by Patricia O'Donnell, their three children, Mike (Jenny) Endzel, Nora Endzel, and Joe Endzel; his siblings, Barbara and Barry Endzel; and countless relatives and friends. Bruce was a proud graduate of Northwestern University 1969 (Phi Kappa Psi). In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Memorial Visitation 2pm to 6pm, Saturday, July 13th at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. 708.422.2700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 12, 2013.

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Richard Erschik

March 4, 2022

I just saw this on 3/4/22 while looking at the letter you sent me after you invited me to speak to your Roosevelt U class on 9/21/04. Our many meetings afterwards were always interesting and fun. RIP my friend.

July 29, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Bruce was a big part of our family's life. It seemed he, as well as a few others, was always over at our house "waiting" for my brother to
get ready to go out & play sports, hang out or whatever their agenda held for them. I remember your Dad's great sense of fun, humor, zest for life & sometimes "sage" advice for me, his friend's younger sister.
I hadn't seen your dad in a few years but that does not change the amnount of loss I feel for all of you & me.

Rest in peace, Bruce.

Carol (Fournier) Brizzolara

The Jones Family

July 13, 2013

We will miss Bruce so much, we will never forget his special pool playing thumb, his deep knowledge of trivia, and most especially his great peacock walks! We will miss you Uncle Bruce and Great Uncle Bruce! All our love.

July 13, 2013

so sorry to hear of passing of my brother. He will be missed.
Love, Barbara- Sun City, AZ

Mr & mrs Avila

July 12, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 12, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you. Bart, Mindy & Bart Anthony Basi

July 12, 2013

I join with so many others who knew Bruce in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very productive life.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.

July 12, 2013

So very sad to hear of your loss Pat, Mike, Nora and Joe. Bruce will be sorely missed by many. Will keep all in my prayers

Ron Micetic

July 12, 2013

I join with so many others who knew Bruce in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a productive, and full life.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.

July 12, 2013

Fred Renzetti

July 12, 2013

Bruce,
I can't believe it! We just spoke on Saturday night. You weren't well --the flu we all thought.
You've been an honest, forthright and consoling friend -- one for whom it's natural to get close to. Your heart is one of the "good" ones.
I'll miss you my friend -- but I'll keep talking to you. Listen if you can.

Fred Renzetti

July 12, 2013

Bruce,
I can't believe it! I just spoke with you on Saturday night. You weren't well -- the flu, we all thought.
You've been an honest, forthright and consoling friend -- one who is easy to feel close to. Your heart is one of the good ones.
I'll miss you my friend -- but I'll keep talking to you. Listen if you can.
God Bless,

Donna Flaherty

July 12, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pam O'Donnell

July 12, 2013

We will all truly miss Bruce's smile and appreciation for good food, family and friends. We all have wonderful memories of Bruce at family events. He will be sorely missed. We are all terribly sad and will keep him in our prayers.

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