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Edward Szczypka Obituary

Szczypka, Edward F. Age 88, entered into eternal life onMarch 31, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Edward was the beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Para); father of Carol (Tom), Rachael, Rene (Jim), and Glen (Anne); and cherished son to the late Michael and Mary Szczypka. Edward had many cultural interests in his lifetime. He pursued them with his grandchildren.They were always a part of his life and he was proud of their accomplishments. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Bryce, Keagan, Holden, and Lincoln. He was a 1950 graduate of Lewis University in Aviation Maintenance Engineering, a Veteran of the United States Army of the Korean War, and a lifetime member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans. Visitation will beThursday, April 4, 2019, from 10:00 a.m., until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 8200 S. Kostner, Chicago, IL 60652. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to lakecatherine.org.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2019.

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April 4, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the good memories sustain you until God fulfills his promise at John 6:40. My deepest condolences are with you.

Laura Thor

April 2, 2019

I will remember how Ed welcomed me into the family many years ago. He and Rachael visited my home in Denver after a canoe trip they took on the Green River one year, Ed was so happy to have spent this precious time in nature with his daughter. He is now with his God and at peace. Laura Thor.

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