Edward Sroka Obituary

Sroka, Edward E. Age 91, beloved husband for 70 years to Ruth (nee Prohaska); devoted son of the late Tekla and Stanley Sroka; loving father of Bruce Sroka and Cindy (Bill) Parish; cherished grandfather of Cullen and Cory Parish; dear brother of the late Josephine (Joe) Trzebiatowski and Jean (Chester) Zurek; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ed and Ruth were devoted Catholics at St. Germaine Parish in Oak Lawn. After moving to Orland Park, they joined St. Elizabeth Seton Church. They retired from Queens Way to Fashion after 35 years. Ed was the president of the Hummingbird Hill HOA for 12 years. He was a master craftsman wood worker and had his grandsons pounding nails in the garage by the time they were 3 years old. Ed enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and was always ready for a round of golf. Ed also loved building and flying RC airplanes. Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018 in the narthex of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487, from 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Funeral info: 708-429-3200.