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Joseph Brzezinski Obituary

Brzezinski, Joseph Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Zych); loving father of Alexandra; devoted brother of the late Waclaw Brzezinski; cherished brother-in-law of Stanislawa (John) Olender, and the late Casimira Riechman; fond uncle of Therese Winters, late Christine and the late Conrad Olender; as well as more nieces and nephews in Arizona and England; also, the Brzezinski family would like to extend a special thank you to Joseph's caregivers, Aleks Gietek and Jozef Wasewicz. Long time member of P.N.A. Lodge 694. Proud member of Knights of Columbus 4th degree member. Visitation Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral services Thursday, October 9, starting with prayers at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home, proceeding to Holy Trinity Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. Donations may be made to the Christine Olender Scholarship Fund, C/O Resurrection High School, 7500 W. Talcott Chicago, Il 60631 appreciated. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 7, 2014.

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Dr. Michael G. Kadlubowski

October 9, 2014

Dear Alexandra,
I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your dear dad, Joseph. You may recall that you dad, mom, you and I dined together many years ago when you lived in the grey stone on the 1400 block of Bell Ave.

I recall your mom slaving all day to prepare meals for us impatient children as we all awaited your dad's return from work.

As tired as he was your dad always greeted all of us with a spry and hearty hello followed by a prayer of thanksgiving.

Because you and I were "coming of age" children I can tell you now that I was always afraid of your dad as the imposing figure that he was at that time.

As time went along I found your dad to actually be an extremely cordial and nice person. His real personality was particularly evident during a luncheon together at Henricci's Restaurant. Do you recall that we all walked and rode the old CTA bus during what seemed to be the hottest day of the year.

With me wearing a 100% wool jacket that day, I remember your dad feeling my sport coat and saying that this coat would last forever because it was pure wool. Your mom of course, looked at the stitching and indicated that the coat was made by a very fine seamstress as only she would of course know!

I hope and trust that you will find strength in my writing and reminiscing of those events above. Sometimes solace comes in many forms. Hopefully you will find the above to be instrumental during the loss of your very dear dad and bring peace to your heart.

Should you wish to contact me for any reason whatsoever, please feel free to do so at [email protected]


Sincerely,

Your previous neighbor at 1451 and 1449 N. Bell Ave.

John

October 7, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family, may Jesus's words bring you comfort (John 5:28)

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

October 7, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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for Joseph Brzezinski

Oct

8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Oct

9

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Oct

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Church

IL

Oct

9

Interment

St. Adalbert Cemetery

Niles, IL

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Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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