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James Vavrik Obituary

Vavrik, James Joseph 61, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003. He was born September 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL and moved to Sarasota, FL from there nine years ago. He was owner and operator of Chicago Land Quad City in Bridgeview, IL. He is survived by his wife, Andrea of Sarasota; his two sons, Joseph James Vavrik of Sarasota and Steven Andrew Vavrik of Frankfort, New York, two brothers, William J. of McHenry, IL and Robert J. of Spokane, Washington and his sister, Elizabeth Vavrik of McHenry, IL and five grandchildren. Sarasota Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, 5750 Swift Road Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 926-2223 is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 26, 2003.

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Bill and Beverly skarupinski

December 15, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of James vavrik.

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Dennis Mitzner

November 29, 2003

Dear Mrs. Vavrik and family:

I knew Jim both as a business associate and as a personal friend.

My company, LA-CO INDUSTRIES, INC. used his public warehouse facilities for about fifteen years. Jim was always a concerned and considerate business partner. Personally, Jim offered to make his home in Palm Springs available to us and in May of 1995 I took him up on his most generous offer. My wife had just graduated from Roosevelt University and I took her to your home in Palm Springs for a week. It was one of the best weeks we have ever had, and we will never forget him for it.

It is with our most heartfelt sympathy that I offer our condolences on your loss. Jim pleasantly touched the lives of many people, and we ask God to watch over him as well as you and your family.



God Bless,



Dennis Mitzner

Caccavallo

November 26, 2003

Our Family would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Vavrik Family. Jimmy will be deeply missed by Our Family,and all of the many other people that He touched in His life.

manny ,sharon & mike orozco

November 26, 2003

we wish to express our deep condolences to your family for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed and we will always appreciate all he had done for our family. sincerley the orozco family

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