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Edward Kijowski Obituary
Kijowski, Edward E. age 70, Veteran of the Korean Conflict, US Marines, a retired Lt. of the Chicago Police Dept. with 34 years of service. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Golema), loving father of Michael (serving in the U.S. Military in Kosovo), Denise LaBroscian of Elroy, WI, Deborah (Herb) Jenssen of Plato Center, IL, Kathleen (Jim) Bernadini of Marengo, IL, and the late Edward and step-father to Michael (Kathy) Leonard of Plainfield, IL, Gregory (Mary) Leonard of Oak Forest, IL, and Jeffrey (Sue) Leonard of Mokena, IL, grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of four and step-grandfather of five, fond brother of the late Geri Deddo. Has many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church, the American Legion V.F.W. and a member and officer of the Iron River Elks Lodge #1671. Funeral services Friday, 9:30 a.m., from Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 5088 S. Archer (at Keeler), to St. Bruno Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-2166To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Edward Kijowski
Michelle Aguirre
July 1, 2004
To the family of Edward E. Kijowski..I have your father and the entire family in my prayers...I did not know Edward but i did go to school with his son Michael ...And i know that Michael is a wonderful and caring man ..i am quite sure that he got all of this qualities from his dad...God bless all of you...
Deborah Jenssen-Kijowski
June 28, 2004
Dear Dad,
Love is not our choice but is our fate. There are no words to express my grief over the loss of my loyal loving father. You are loved and will be greatly missed, never to be forgotten, and safely tucked in my heart forever. With your passing destiny has taken us down separate paths, but as we all know life and death are both parts of the same circle and one day our paths will cross again. Until then I will continue to visit you in my dreams. I simply have accepted the angles message and let it be.
Your Loving Daughter,
Deborah
PS… Thanks for the beautiful letter. I loved your loyalty too! You always knew you were my HERO! God bless you and may you rest in peace side by side with my baby brother, Edward. He has waited a long time to see his daddy!
To all of you who stood by Ed’s kids and grandchildren in our time of grief we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Michael LaBroscian
June 28, 2004
Papa, you were the best grandfather anyone could ever ask for. You were always there to give me advice or answer any questions that I had. You have helped mold me into a strong young man and I am proud to be your grandson. You were a great man and will always be missed. Thank you for the priceless memories! Love, Michael
Dennis & Barbara DRAGON
June 27, 2004
Kathy & Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on Ed's passing. He was a great policeman but more so a great human being.
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Tom Sadler, Retired CPD
June 25, 2004
My sincere condolences to the Kijowski Family. I respected Ed's knowledge and ability and have fond memories of the times that we worked together.
kenneth schauer
June 25, 2004
Dear Kijowski Family, Our deepest condolences and sincere thoughts at your time of sorrow are sent to you from the friends and colleagues of Michael here at CCIU Kosovo.
Ralph F. Barganski
June 24, 2004
I have many fond memories of working with Ed Kijowski, a great police officer, co-worker and superb Lieutenant.
Ralph F. Barganski
Lieutenant (ret.)
Area 5, Detective Division
Vladimira Rehackova
June 24, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Edward.
Vladimira
CCIU.UNMIK
Michael Kijowski
June 24, 2004
Thanks for your love and friendship.
Your advice and wisdom have always stayed with me.
Your Loving Son, Michael
UNMIK. CCIU
Matt Makowski
June 24, 2004
A great neighbor up North. He'll be missed by my father and myself at pinochle and euchre games during grouse and deer season. My children will miss him at the dock fishing for walleye.
Bob Smitka
June 23, 2004
Lt. Ed became my boss in A/5 Homicide after I was up there 20 years. Not only was he a great boss, but a tremendous street policeman. You worked for him, but
he was your partner at times. We'll
allways remember "Kujo"....
John Glover
June 23, 2004
I was Ed's secretary when he was the Tact Lt. at the 14th District. He was probably the last "Real" boss in the police department. He stood behind his men like no other boss that I have ever worked for.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike Stephens
June 23, 2004
I enjoyed working with Ed at Area 5. He was always a gentleman.
Rocco Rinaldi
June 23, 2004
He was on the greatest police officer I ever had the pleasure of working with. May the good lord grant him enternal peace.
KIRT & DEVRA JENSSEN
June 23, 2004
We extend our sincerest condolences to your family.
Sgt Frank Malito
June 23, 2004
My deepest codolences for your loss. Eddie was a great boss when I was a young P.O. at Jefferson park station. I will keep him in my prayers!
The Zarzycki Family
June 23, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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