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John Swiniuch Obituary

Swiniuch, John M. Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Mary nee Leopold, loving father of Judy (Vito) Positano, and the late Joyce Schirmer. Dearest grandfather of Greg and Renee (Brian) Pytel. Great grandfather of Tricia and Lauren Pytel. Devoted brother of Stella (the late Don) Ferraro, Gean (the late Ray) Roback and the late Stanley (the late Mickey) Swiniuch. Fond uncle and great uncle of nieces and nephews. Funeral service is Thursday 10am at the Mont Clair-Lucania Funeral Home 6901 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3pm to 9pm. www.montclairlucaniafuneral.com. 773-622-9300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2011.

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Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

April 3, 2012

Dear Uncle Sweeney, Wishing you a Happy Palm Sunday and a Happy Happy Easter !!! We miss you !!! Love Mitch & Rose Ann XXX-000

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

February 2, 2012

Dear Uncle Sweeney, Wishing you a Happy-Happy-Happy Birthday. Your celebration in Heaven is probably great !!! You get to smoke and drink and eat whatever you like !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! WE MISS YOU !!! Love Mitch & Rose Ann

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

December 26, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, Hope your Christmas in Heaven was beautiful. I bet you got to see a lot of snow but didn't have to shovel it away. Missing you Love Mitch & Rose Ann

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

December 18, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, Wishing you a Merry-Merry Christmas. You forgot to give us your address in Heaven. Our wall we used for your forty Christmas Cards is so bare. Missing you. Love Mitch & Rose Ann

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

November 23, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven. Now you can eat whatever you like!!! Missing You. Love Mitch & Rose Ann xxx-ooo

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

August 30, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, We still are missing our visits on Thursday mornings. I am sure you are enjoying every minute in Heaven Love Mitch & Rose Ann xxx-ooo

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

May 26, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, We miss you!!! Love Mitch & Rose Ann

Nona Cervenka

May 22, 2011

Dear Judy and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and Stella's brother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Nona Cervenka

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

May 20, 2011

Dear Uncle Sweeney, We missed talking to you on Thursday. Hope your journey to heaven was beautiful and everyone you loved was there to greet you.We always were talking about what Country we should all go for happiness and good weather. Uncle sweeney you picked the perfect place. You now are Happy Healthy and Young again. God needed you in Heaven to keep everyone laughing!!! We love you very much!!! Pray for all of us left behind. Love Mitch & Rose Ann XXX - OOO

May 17, 2011

Dear Judy and Vito, So sorry to hear about John. Your family was such an important part of our lives,- (so many wonderful memories!) We will hold them in our hearts forever. Love Star and Terry Hart Elmhurst, Il

Mitch & Rose Ann Koyer

May 17, 2011

Dear Vito & Judy Mitch and I are so sorry for the loss of your Father. He was so special to us. We loved visiting with him on the phone every Thursday. We will miss him greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.

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