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John Pietrzak Obituary

Pietrzak, John S. beloved son of Helen (nee Rycyzyn) and the late Ted, dear brother of Lawrence, fond uncle of Courtney (Jeffrey) Johnson, great-uncle of Benjamin and Matthew, nephew of Stanley Rycyzyn and Helen Rycyzyn, also many cousins and friends. Memorial Mass 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2005, at St. Mary of Gostyn Church, Prairie & Douglas, Downers Grove, IL. Masses appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 15, 2005.

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Kathleen Gordon Gwiazdzinski

July 13, 2021

I. Knew John since I was 12yr old I will always have fond memories of him and I will always remember his beautiful smile

Gayle Schuldt

July 10, 2005

I knew John from grade school, high school, and college. Who knew those would be the best times of our lives. I hope heaven has special bicycles there since that's what made John happiest. He loved to ride his bike for fun and for charities. His life mattered because he helped others. He was a kind, thoughtful and sweet person. I, along with his other friends, will miss him very much.

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