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Kenneth Lipinski Obituary

Lipinski, Kenneth R. Age 69, of Westchester. He was Legislative Assistant to Mike Zalewski, State Representative 21st District, Retired Personnel Manager for Armstrong Tool for many years. Ken enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and spending time with his family, especially his grandson Gavin. Beloved husband of Kathleen Lipinski (nee O'Regan); devoted father of Keith (Ryan) Lipinski and Karen (Richard) Iaccino; loving grandfather of Gavin and Evelyn Lipinski; brother of William (RoseMarie) Lipinski; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 8, 2013, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Saturday, February 9, 2013, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. to St. Hugh Church, Corner Joliet Ave and 43rd, Lyons, IL 60534. Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Hugh Church, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons, IL 60534. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2013.

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Stacy Prichisky (Pincus)

March 1, 2013

Ken was my boss at Armstrong and I truly enjoyed working with him...He was a great teacher and leader. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of his death today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 26, 2013

I worked with Ken for many years at Armstrong. He was a wonderful person and a great mentor. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marge Stack

Bruce Fator

February 8, 2013

We are saddened to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

In sympathy,
The Fators

February 7, 2013

Kathy and family -
Our prayers are with you. Another of our retired HR Managers called me today re: Ken. I knew Ken well as the neighbor VPHR. Great friend - terrible loss. Will attend Mass at St. Hugh, our parish in 1970.
Erv Walz

Tom Travers

February 7, 2013

Ken and I were very good friends. We met at Helene Curtis were we worked together. We would go down to Rush St together. I knew his mother. Ken was my Best Man at Barb's and my wedding. Cathy, I deeply sorry about your loss, but he will always be with you.

Barb and Tom Travers

February 7, 2013

I was an honor to work with Ken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terrie and Bob Ledesma

February 7, 2013

Karen and family -

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Colleen and Fred

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