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Edward Bambas Obituary

Bambas, Edward J. Age 70 of Lyons. Beloved husband of Karen Bambas (nee Brodnicki); fond father of Jeffrey (Sharon) Bambas and Daniel (Patrice) Bambas; dear grandfather of Kelly (Brendan) Mackay, Maddie Pusczan, Alicia Pusczan, Matthew Bambas and Connor Bambas; great-grandfather of Malachi Mackay; brother of Patricia Bambas. Visitation Sunday, January 22, 2017, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday, January 23, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. to St. Barbara Parish. 4008 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2017.

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Ricardo Garcia da Roza

January 25, 2024

So sorry learning of Ed's passing. As Maintenance Head of a Brazilian newspaper printing press in Rio de Janeiro, i have been talking to him almost every day from 1995 to 1999.
It was a pleasure of mine mewtimg with him in Rockwell HQ in Chicago and sharing class at Goss facilities in Cesar Rapids, in 1995. He Head helped me a lot só many times. I Hope the Family read this and know I will never forget my friend. I wish ALL the best for you, May the Lord had received him.

George Schultz

August 30, 2020

August 2020, I learned of Eddie’s passing just this July. Eddie was the same age as my eldest brother, Mike. We lived 3 doors from his home in Cicero. He was our friend. He was one of the good guys. When Eddie got his first car, Mike sat in the front passenger seat and I and my younger brother, Marty, sat in the back while Eddie took us cruising. Marty is Patty’s age and I am a year older than Patty. I am happy to learn Eddie had great grandchildren before passing. I wish his family the best and know we thought the best of Eddie. I hope his family reads this.

John Kovas

May 24, 2019

Karen, Jeffery, Daniel, and Patricia, and members of the Bambas Family. Ed and I were close friends all our lives. I have known Ed since grade school at Our Lady of Charity, All through high school, Morton Jr. College, and our working career together at Goss/ Riockwell or whoever they called us (my) 38 years, and Ed's 40' years. He was my good friend, my groomsman, and oldest sons Godfather. He fished me out when I nearly drowned. For most of our four years at Morton we walked to high school. Little did I realize it was the best therapy I would ever receive. We walked in good and bad weather, Tom Bethunes' Father would give us a ride if was really nasty. We liked walking and conversation.
I will forever miss my dearest friend.
John Kovas

Diane

December 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I just found out now. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

January 28, 2017

Dear Karen

My name is Terry Richard, not sure if you remember me, Ed and I went to school together and were friends back in the day. So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I have been down in Florida and just got home today. Please accept my sympathy. Hug the kids and grandkids, they will give you much comfort in the coming days.

Terry & Arlene Richard

January 26, 2017

Sincerely,
CC

January 26, 2017

Sending my condolences to the family for your loss. Please rely on God during this difficult time. 1Corinthians 1:3,4

L H

January 25, 2017

So sorry for the loss of Edward. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. When you lose someone, you love so much, surviving the loss is difficult. Just know that, God is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit.

J. B.

January 23, 2017

When we lose a Loved One they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10

Fred R

January 23, 2017

Dear Karen, Jeffery and Daniel we are so sorry for your loss and extend our deepest condolences to the family. Matthew 5:4

January 22, 2017

May your grief be lessened as time goes by and the strength and loving support of ones infuse you by all the memories made because Ed was there to make them. Psalms 62:11,12.

Steve Manning

January 21, 2017

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 21, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. Pray to God and he will surely comfort you during your time of distress.

January 21, 2017

To the family of Edward Bambas, I would like to express my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. The pain experienced by death can seem so unbearable, but please be comforted knowing that God loves you and he can make your grief bearable. May you have the peace of God in your hearts to help you to cope and endure during this very difficult time.

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