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Henry Dzierzawski Obituary

Dzierzawski, Henry 93, of Cheshire, Ct formerly of Chicago, died Sunday December 9, 2007 at the Highlands Healthcare Center in Cheshire. He was the husband of Harriet (Tylinski) Dzierzawski who were married May 18, 1940. Mr. Dzierzawski was born May 15, 1914 in Chicago, a son of the late Witalis and Theodozia Dzierzawski and has lived in Cheshire, CT. since 1987. He was educated in Chicago schools and was a Crew Planner at American Airlines for many years retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Cheshire. Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Dennis Dzierzawski of Alexandria, VA, his sister, Ruth VanNatta of Chicago and his grandsons, Darren and Kevin Dzierzawski. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Otto V. Stransky & Son Funeral Home 5112 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday in Chicago from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Memorial Park. Calling hours were held in Cheshire, CT on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheshire Kiwanis Club. These arrangements and online condolences are available at www.slaterfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 16, 2007.

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