Frank A. Ocwieja

Frank Ocwieja Obituary

Ocwieja, Frank A. Veteran WWII, beloved husband of late Regina (nee Sinica), loving father of Frank A. Jr. (Susan Pearson), Barbara (Richard C.) Hoffman, Caroline Kava (Nola Schiff), John Z. (Nancy), Dr. Mary Ocwieja (Dr. William Smith), cherished grandfather of Dr. Ernst (Dawn) Hoffman, Hans Hoffman (Anne Touchette-Hoffman), Matthew Ocwieja (Carol Cheung), Karen Emily Ocwieja, Regina Ocwieja (Bryan McCormick), Sarah and Karen Elaine Ocwieja, Hannah and Benjamin Smith, treasured great-grandfather of Madyson Hoffman, Zane Hoffman, Reed Hoffman, Ethan Ocwieja and Wynn Hoffman, Devoted son of the late Frank S. and Caroline (nee Kawa), dear brother of the late Zosia (late Roy) Stege, the late Anne (late Steve) Karr, and the late Ted (late Helen nee Mordell), dear uncle of Marilyn (late Don) Dayhoff, the late Steven Karr, Roger (Anita), the late Earl, the late Gregory (Kathy) Karr, Ted (Linda) Ocwieja, fond brother-in-law of late Zenon (Irene nee Przybylo) Sinica, the late Helen and Wilhelmina Sinica, dear uncle of Diane Brogdon, Nancy (William) True, and Christine (Bryan) Zirzow. Funeral Director and Owner of Ocwieja Funeral Homes for the past 60 years, initially in St. Barbara's parish in Bridgeport and subsequently in Five Holy Martyrs parish in Brighton Park., Usher and Lector at Five Holy Martyrs Church, Member of Five Holy Martyrs Post 500 Catholic War Veterans, Five Holy Martyrs Holy Name Society, Past President of Vincent De Paul Society of F.H.M., and member of Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Past Vice President of Catholic Circle, Past President of SS Peter and Paul Sec. 542 Polish Roman Catholic Union, 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus #2428, Member of Quadrangle Club, Member of Omega, Member of Catholic League, Member of Pope John Paul II Seniors, Member of Soc. 533 PRUCA, District 8 of PRCUA, Charter member of Maria Konopnicka Adult Culture Group of PRCUA. Visitation, Friday, 1 p.m. at the Ocweija Funeral Home, 4256 S. Mozart. Funeral, Saturday, 9:30 at the chapel for Mass at Five Holy Martyrs for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to St. Vincent De Paul Society. 773-254-3838.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Ocwieja

6 Entries

Jackie Czarnecki-Delgadillo

March 6, 2010

Barbara, I will never forget the
Father-Daughter Dance and our dinner at the Polish restaurant afterwards. May our dads look over us always, as they were wonderful men. Take comfort in the greatness that was your father.
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Maria Redlich

February 25, 2010

Mr. Ocwieja was an interal part of Brighton Park for as long as I can remember. He was always happy and smiling and waved at everyone who would walk by. He never had a negative word to say about anyone. When we first heard that he passed away, my family and I had a feeling that something was going to happen in his life. I truly believe that we are all connected to eachother in spirit when we all love one another in Christ. He was like a second father to me when I worked for him. He was an upstanding man and fair in everything he did. His generosity was well known in the community and he will be dearly missed .

REV. M. CHARLES GROTH, emeritus

February 21, 2010

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE OCWIEJA FAMILY. BARB & I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF FRANK DURING OUR TWELVE YEARS SERVING THE PARISH OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 43RD & CALIFORNIA. WE WERE NEIGHBORS, AND FRANK AND I CONDUCTED MANY FUNERALS TOGETHER AT THE CHURCH AND AT THE FUNERAL HOMES. BOTH FRANK AND REGINA MADE SURE WE WERE A PART OF THE ANNUAL DEBUTANTE BALLS HELD THROUGH THE YEARS. THERE ARE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIM, HAVING COUNTED IT A PRIVILEGE TO BE A FRIEND AND NEIGHBORS AND FELLOW PROFESSIONAL WITH HIM. GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR OCWIEJA FAMILY MEMBERS ALWAYS. SINCERELY, REV. & MRS. M. CHARLES GROTH, emeritus, PARMA, OHIO.

Mary Rose Korso

February 19, 2010

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your Dad was a caring friend and neighbor with a great sense of humor, who always found time to help others. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Cindy Witowski

February 19, 2010

Sorry to hear of Mr. Ocwieja's passing. He was a wonderful and compassionate man. In 2001, when my father passed away, he and Mrs. Ocwieja did a lovely service and seemed to comfort us in this time of our great sorrow. He will be missed by many friends. God Bless and may you have a wonderful eternal life with your Mrs.

Kozinski Family

February 19, 2010

Brighton park has lost a true dear friend in the passing of Frank Ocwieja. To those who lived in Brighton park he was known as Mr. O. He was a wunderful man. God Bless you Sir Brother Knight!
I remember all to well that after a snow maye it be over 5 inches of snow, he would pull out his tractor and plow the entire square block and modest as he was would just smile and wave!
So to you Mr. O! God Bless you!

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