Dan Rostenkowski Obituary

Such a very nice man. I remember him well. If Gayle or Dawn sees this im on fb kat Ferdinands

Gayle, Sorry to hear about your dad. Ditte put our phone numbers in the card if you want to call! Take Care, Jytte

Dawn, Gale, and Kristie, I know he was so proud of his girls! Sorry to hear about Stacie. God bless and know your dad is still watching over you!

A Prayer for the Deceased Rep. Dan Rostenkowski

Most faithful God, lively is the courage of those who hope in You. Your servant Dan Rostenkowski suffered greatly, but placed his trust in Your mercy. Confident that the petition of those who mourn pierces the clouds and finds an answer, we beg You, give rest to the Late Rep. Dan Rostenkowski. Do not remember his sins, but look upon his sufferings and grant him refreshment, light, and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rquiem ætérnam dona eis, Dómine,
et lux perpétua lúceat eis.
Requiéscant in pace. Amen.

O God, our Lord, our Eternal King, our Everlasting Father and the Most Merciful Judge of all give rest to the soul of Your servant Dan Rostenkowski who has fallen asleep in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. In Your goodness and love for all men, pardon all the sins he (Don) has committed in thought, words, deeds and/or in what he has failed to do, "for there is no man or woman who lives and sins not, You only are without sin (...) for nothing is impossible to God." Gospel, Lk 1:37-38
Please accept our deepest sympathies.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

To Our Dear Friends on the loss of our Dear Friend, Danny.

I am sure that he is giving orders to the Angels looking over him.

With Much Love,

Euny, Jordy, and our Family

Dear Rosty, you made Poles in America proud. May you rest in peace. Condolences to Rostenkowski Family.

Grace Dziedzic - Sydney, Australia

"...and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Dear Dawn, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. God Bless you and your family.

I remember the sweet, genuine smile of "Call me Rosty" in an ad during, I think, the Social Security reform process in the early 1980's. It was nice to see someone who was the reverse of slick. God bless him.

Nancy Klein

Mr. & MRS Frank Koenig (Sokol)
LaVerne we are so sorry for Danny' death, please accept our sympathies.

The Commander and Members of Stanley Barabacz Post #72 of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A. extend our condolences to the family and friends of Dan Rostenkowski.

My father was a precinct captain in the old 34th Ward organization (66th precinct) and thought the world of Mr. Rostenkowski. In our home, his name was always mentioned with respect and admiration. A treasured memento of those years is a Christmas card from the early 60's, with a beautiful family picture on the front. I met him a few times and I will always remember the big smile on his face when he spoke to this teenager.

May Heavenly Father bless you with many memories and much comfort and peace.

Maureen Brady
(Dad -- William James Brady, Sr.)

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rostenkowski Family in their time of grief. At times like these, "God is near to those who are broken at heart;
And those crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34:18) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.

Lavern, Dawn, Kristi, and Gayle,

So sorry to hear of the lost of Mr. Rostenkowski. I have many fond memories of growing up next door and spending alot of time with your family in Chicago and Wisconsin. He is now at rest with Stacey.

Gayle - You and your family are in my prayers. My sisters and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. And also saddened to hear of Your Sister Stacy's passing too. It was truly an honor to know a man like your Father; His service is quite a testimony of his goodness. We will always remember you and your family as welcoming, kind and generous while at the lake years ago. God Bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Dawn Gayle and Kristi sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your mom.

Our sincere prayers for the intentions of the Rostenkowski family. Dan was a model to follow as a friend, supporter of key charities such as St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center and many others. He had our admiration and respect and will be missed. Sue and Wally Block, ( Darien, Illinois)

Gayle - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen

Dawn and Rosten girls - I have nothing but fond memories of growing up together and being invited to spend time at the lake with you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of your dad.

Our deepest sympathy to the Rostenkowski family during this difficult time.

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

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

My prayers are with you and your family.
Rosegay Family

Dear Rostenkowski Family: Words cannot ease your pain but knowing others from all over the country and the world loved and respected your loved one must raise your spirits. At least I hope so. I was at Bill Jaskula's wake many yrs. ago, I bumped into a person and looked up to say I'm sorry, I looked WAY up, I'm only 4'11" and I bumped into Mr. Rostenkowski. We laughed a lot, he patted me on my head in jest and we went our separate ways. I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss of America. May his memory be eternal.
Diane Casey-Sofiakis

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to you. Rosty was a great friend of my cousin, U.S.Rep. Bill Cotter of CT, and gave the eulogy when he died. Rosty was always a fair and hard working man and never forgot the people he served. May he be at peace and I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Lavern, Dawn, Kristi, and Gayle,
I am saddened by your loss and only recently heard of your loss of Staci.
Please accept my condolences. I have fond memories of all of you.
Chet Will ([email protected])

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

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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

our sympathy go to the Rostenkowski family. he will be miss and our prayer.he will not be forgotten.he was a great person

Dear Laverne,I hope you remember me Don and Pauline Daughter So Sorry for your lost.Dan and you were always so nice to me and my sisters.Me and my sister think of you often.
Ann Stephens (Maurer)

God Bless you and your family. I remember many years ago. when I first began a job with the city my grandmother was extremely excited but she could not vote. I went over to the ward office on Damen Ave. and explain my problem to him and the short time later he manage to make it happen and she became a citizen. she never missed a election and voted in till her death at 98. I tell this to my friends often . what a guy !
Bill Czuwara- 31st ward retired

So sorry To Rostenkowski family prayers are with all of you and friends just want to thank you Terry g wally n entire 32 ward,Chicago no I mean America lost a true champion and friend, God Bless

Danny thanks for the wonderful
memories. The years pass but
our friendship holds a dear place in
my heart.You will be missed!!!

Dear LaVerne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn Dan’s death. May he Rest in Peace. I will always remember you for your generosity to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. God is good and He is with us always. I will say a special Mass for Dan, you and your family on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M, that way I will be with you in spirit.
God Bless you,
Fr. Jim Close
President Emeritus
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls

Gail & Family,
So sad to hear the news about your Dad.
I know he was your hero. I have fond memories of his ready smile & wonderful laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.

Mr Rostenkowski was a great friend and supporter of the BelaRus community in Chicago where he was always available to listen and support the cause of freedom and justice.
He was also a strong supporter of the Captive Nations Organization where he led the charge for freedom for all Captive Nations.
I extend condolences to his family.
May his Memory be Eternal.
George Nowik
Past Vice-President
BelaRusian American National Council of Chicago.

The family of Walter J. Grisham sends their condolences. Dan was a special person, and my father always enjoyed his company.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS DAN R.
looking for RICHARD (RUSTY )ROSTENKOWSKI
worked with you midstate auto elect.1950's
[email protected]
RUSTY & HANK & RAY BETTS

LaVerne and Family, we are sending our deepest condolences in the loss of Dan. We had the honorable experiences of flying Dan many times on Edward Hanley's company airplane.......such a personable, pleasureable man.....America has lost someone really special....he touched so many...and will be greatly missed.

Dan: You were always a no excuses guy. My pleasure to have known you and Terry G through the years. Rest in Peace.

We are saddened by your recent lost, but please be comforted by the words of Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus who said, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort.” (2 Corinthians 1: 3,4

To the the family of Dan Rostenkowski - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Dan will be missed by many.

Rostenkowski Family
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Danny.

Mrs. R and family-
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Debbie Fitzgerald,
Lake Benedict neighbors

To the Rostenkowski family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. To Dan, you set the bar high, and you lived and breathed your ethics. Rest in peace.

Dan was a hero of mine because he had done something most politicians don't do and that was help out the residents of his community. I didn't live in his ward, but I saw the type of work he did. Chicago has lost a great man and a wonderful politician. RIP

you will be missed, the Alvarez Family

Dan, you did a great job !!!!!

Wisconsin and Illinois have lost a great man. Jo

You are now resting in peace with Stacey. My prayers are with the family.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

To the family of Mr Dan:
He was a true gentleman and always remember where he came from. He also was helpful to my family and extended family of the 32nd Ward.

To Mr. Rostenkowski Family,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To the family of Mr. Dan
You are in my prayers.
As Ever
Bishop Earl B.Dunnam, U.M. Church
Grand Prairie TX

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

I was an intern in his D.C. office during the 1990 budget deal. He was a great person to watch and learn. To this day, I retell how great it was to see "the Chairman" in action.

august 11,2010
danny was a great representative of the people and the right arm of mayor richard j.daley.it was an honor to have worked with him.

Thank you for your years of service

GOODBYE TO A GREAT POLISH-AMERICAN LEADER

Today We lost the greatest Politician in the World. There will never be another Dan Rostenkowski. Rest in Peace My Friend. It was a pleasure and a honor to know You.

Joe Nowik

a great democrat who had done so much for little people. thank you

Dear Gayle, I hope you remember me. Terry from St. Scholastica. I am so sorry of your loss as well as your sisters and Mom. May the memories live on forever. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .

Terry

Dear Rostenkowski family,
Laverne, Dawn, Gail, Kristi, Robert Daniel,
You are all part of the tapestry of my life and fondest memories. It has been my blessing to have been part of your life, your joys and sorrows. But most of all to have called you friends.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Susan Bernstein

DEAR DAWN
I HOPE YOU RECALL ME, WE WERE IN AURBA, YEARS AGO. I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD. I ALSO WORKED WITH HIM. I NOW LIVE IN LAS VEGAS. HE WILL BE MISSED. PHIL PRIOLA

To Rep. Rostenkowski Family: Memory Can Tell Us Only What We Were. Memory can tell us only what we were, In company with those we loved; It cannot help us find out what each of us, alone, must now become. Yet, no person is really alone; Those who live no more still echo within or thoughts and words, and what they did has become. Wolven into what we are.

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