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Chester Szafraniec Obituary


Szafraniec, Chester A. 89, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Chicago, former owner of Cragin Hardware and Industrial Supply, 2021 N. Laramie Ave., in Chicago. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Twardzik), loving father of Robert (Christine) and John "Jack" (Adeline), loved grandfather of Robert Jr. (Barbara), Christopher (Patricia), Victoria (David) Puchi, Scott (Loretta), Jaclin, John Jr., Jane and great-grandfather of Mia Rose, Thomas Jan, Madison Rose and Scott Jacob Jr., dear brother of Jean Baran and the late Edward, fond brother-in-law, Eleanor (Edwin) Brzezinski. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blks. South of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 a.m., Thursday, from the funeral home to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, for Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment at All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Home & Services, 800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, appreciated. Information: www.GlueckertFH.com 847-253-0168

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2007.

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Eleanor and Ed Brzezinski

May 17, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. He will truly be missed. Our deepest regrets at not being able to attend his funeral.

Margery Bettman

May 16, 2007

You have my sincere sympathy. I am sure that all of Foxfire community here in Naples sends their condolances. His was a life well lived.

Margery Bettman, Foxfire and formerly Arlington Heights.

Lorraine Harmon (Ortman)

May 15, 2007

Lorraine Harmon, (Ortman)
7255 W Argyle Harwood Heights
708.867.8793
So sorry to here about your loss I wish your family only the best as I have been friends with Chester since grade school. Lorraine

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