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Edward Malek Obituary

Malek Sr., Edward J. devoted father of Kathleen (Cornel) Montano, Bryan (Denise) and the late Edward Jr., loving grandfather of Stacey (Mike) Ladewski, Amanda (Robert) McGuire, C.J. (Gina) Montano, Marly Schott, Sophie Malek and Bryan Malek Jr., dear great-grandfather of Henry, Claire, Augie and Lyla. Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem, to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info call 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 21, 2008.

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Sophie Gaziano (Malek)

April 16, 2021

We miss you soo much, Papa! Hope you're fishing with your sons. Doug, could you send us your phone number to keep in touch? My email address is: [email protected]. ❤

Douglas Malek

April 15, 2021

My uncle Eddie was the best uncle ever looking at him was like looking at my father they looked so much alike God Bless Doug Malek

Doug Malek

May 1, 2008

Kathy,Bryan
Sorry to hear about the death of your father,uncle Eddie. Just found out looking though an old news paper. I would have been there if I had known. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cousin Doug

Claire, Aunty Kathie, and Papa

Sophie Malek

April 21, 2008

Papa, you always had words of wisdom to share with all of your grandchildren. We will all miss you so much, but we are glad that you are keeping Nonny and Uncle Eddie company. I wish we had more time with each other, but I know you will be watching me on my many momentus events. Thank you for everything.

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