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Chester Gawlik Obituary

Gawlik, Chester L. beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Pencakowski), loving father of Karen (Jim) Alletto, Ronald, Shirley (Pat) Sullivan and Pat, dear grandfather of Michael (Melissa) Amato, Robert (Claudia) Amato, Vicki Alletto, Katie and Kyle Sullivan, Danny and Kimberly Seasock, and Brian Gawlik, great grandfather of Michael, Nicole, Matthew and Elena Amato and Zachary Gawlik, fond brother of Lottie (late Tom) Pano and Lorraine (late Emilio) Pontarelli, breakfast buddy of Shyna and Holly. Funeral Thursday, February 19th, 9 a.m. from Suburban Family Funeral Home, 5940 W. 35th St., (corner of 35th & Austin), Cicero to Our Lady of Charity Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-652-1116.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 17, 2004.

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Alberto and Maria Corona

February 17, 2004

Gawlik Family,

We are sorry to hear about the loss in your family. Our prayers are with you.

Claudia Amato

February 17, 2004

Grandma Betty,

We are here for you and love you very much! I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend quality time up at the trailer with all of you. I got to see what a funny person he was and how much he loved to fish. He is gone now, but his spirit will always be with you. He will truly be missed.

Love,

Your oldest one

February 17, 2004

Dear Dad,

They Sometimes tell me Im a lot like you. I take that as a compliment. Only you know how much I will miss you. Jim and I agree the lake will never be the same. We will miss you on the deck in the morning listening to the weather channel,you trying to look in Gordys window to see the baseball games, you competing with Ma with the puzzle books, so many other fun times we looked forward to every time you were there with us. Jim is already missing his fishing partner of 24 years. Dad, there are no words to describe the sadness and loss we are feeling now. I know you are not in pain anymore. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for fighting such a long and couragious battle to stay with us as long as you did. We will always love and admire your determination, humor, and your strong but loving personality (at least after you mellowed with age!) We will enjoy the flowers and bushes you had me dig out of your yard and plant by the lake. We will always have a part of you blooming every spring and summer.

WE LOVE YOU LOTS AND WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS

Charles Speck

February 17, 2004

Ron,

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Karen phoned me with the news.

CHUCK

Robert Amato

February 17, 2004

Grampa,

You were the best Granfather anyone could ever ask for. You were firm, but fair and always good for a laugh. We all looked up to you in everyway. You will be deeply missed by all. We love you with all of our hearts. Don't worry the Marines guard the gates of heaven and we'll let the Navy guys in every once in a while. Love,



Bobby & Claudia Amato

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