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Joseph Kazmierczak Obituary

Kazmierczak, Joseph M. age 26 years. August 24, 2004. Loving son of Richard and Kimberly, beloved brother of Jason (Jane) and Jennifer (Alex) Rodriguez, cherished grandson of Rose M. Kautzer and Sophie Kazmierczak, proud uncle of Olivia and Mathias, dear nephew of Jayne (Barry) Sokol, godfather of Danny Sokol, further survived by other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral service Saturday, 11:15 a.m. from the Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel to St. Josaphat Basilica (2333 S. 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI) for mass at 12 noon. Private interment. Joe was a Chicago Police Officer and had graduated from UW-Whitewater and Dominican High School. Visitation Saturday, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel, 4747 S. 60th Street, WI, 414-282-4050. Online Guestbook and directions- maxsass.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2004.

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Pat and Colleen Jennings

September 1, 2004

The thing we will always remember about Joe is his smile. He always seemed to be smiling. He was just a happy guy. Everyone who knew Joe will miss him but no one will forget him. God Bless Joe.

Katie Wargula

September 1, 2004

It is obvious that Joe touched so many people---he had that way about him. Joe will not be forgotten, but remembered in a fond light. They always say things happen for a reason, yet it is difficult to understand what the reason could possibly be for Joe to leave us so early. By the number of people he touched, it is clear that Joe's reason for having been here was to be that great example and friend to all. We'll miss you Joe Kaz!

Jackie Mihelich (Chapman)

August 30, 2004

I thought we were too young to look in the obituaries for classmates, but this is a sad reminder of how fragile life is. Joe was always just a nice, quiet guy, ready with a smile, or something to make you laugh. He will be missed by many, but remembered fondly by all who had the privilege to know him. God bless you Joe!

Drew Gillespie

August 30, 2004

"We call that person who has lost his father, an orphan; and a widower that man who has lost his wife. But that man who has known the immense unhappiness of losing a friend, by what name do we call him? Here every language is silent and holds its peace in impotence."

-Joseph Roux



The loss of a friend is never easy. The pain never leaves, it simply becomes different. Take care Joe

Erica (Spantikow) Liddle

August 30, 2004

High school seems like so long ago, and though our paths have not crossed many times since then, Joe Kaz will always be a great guy in our eyes! There are always certain people who though they may not be in our lives the longest they leave a lasting impression, Joe is one who made a lasting impression. Thanks for the memories!

Rory Gillespie

August 30, 2004

Joe had a great gift for being a friend. He taught the lessons on how to be a great friend to my son Noel and was a brilliant example to Noel's brothers.

To Joe, life was simple, like with his dog who ate everything. After the dog ate some computer cables and Noel's glasses, I asked Joe, "What are you going to do with that dog." Joe just smiled like he always did and said, "He doesn't eat my stuff."

Joe was the kind of guy if your car had a flat and you were stuck on a road hundreds of miles away, you know you could call him and he would come help.

Good friends are hard to come by. Joe you will be missed, but we appreciate the great examples you left us.

Luke Gillespie

August 30, 2004

Joe: Thanks for constantly making me laugh. You were always a friend and always hung out with Phil and I. You looked after Noel when he needed it. You were a brother. Me and Benji will raise one up for you.

Matt Flowers

August 27, 2004

Kaz,

It's been a while old friend, going out in Whitewater and later Milwaukee. No matter what it was you where always the life of every event and I will forever miss you. Strangely enough i thought of you this weekend...Wondering what you were up to and how the police thing was going, even laughed thinking about how you used to yell...f-l-o-w-e-r-s in that deep voice no one could mach...You were a friend and a wonderful person I will always remember you...As everyone who knew you knows, your life may have been short but is was so full. I look forward to having a cold one with you in a couple of years. I'll make sure to stop by your cloud.

Bye old friend,

matt

JOE DI BELLA

August 27, 2004

KAZ,

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED. YOU NOW HAVE BECOME MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, NOT ONLY LOOKING OVER ME, BUT ALL OF THOSE WHO LOVED AND CARED ABOUT YOU. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART. YOUR VOICE AND SMILE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US. GOOD LUCK IN HEAVEN KAZ WE ALL LOVE YOU.

Angela Zanfardino

August 27, 2004

Joe was the the best person to be around. He always put a smile on your face. Joe will be in our hearts forever!

angel

August 27, 2004

The Police Department has lost a very good person. Joe was a very kind and sweet person, with a great sense of humor. His disparture from this earth was much too soon.

Phil Cassata

August 26, 2004

Was a great guy and a very good friend. We had good times with him whenever we were around him. His presence anywhere he was added life to the occasion. He will greatly be missed by myself and of his friends.

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