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Kenneth Opyt Obituary

Opyt, Kenneth J. Age 54. Steger resident, formerly of Sauk Village. Longtime roofer and owner of Interstate Exteriors. Life partner of Joni Martin; father of Zachery P. Martin and Kenneth J. Blisset; son of Dorothy (nee Zywicki) and the late Thaddeus Opyt; brother of Valerie (Roger) Lange, Alan Opyt and Steven (Robin) Opyt and Ray Marrocco; uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks. E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday, August 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday morning 11:00 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708-481-9230 or www.panozzobros.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2014.

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Susan Anderson

August 29, 2014

Many prayers and blessings to the entire family. I saw him a month ago at the grocery store and we talked. Butch enjoyed his friendship with Ken. And our roof still looks good. He will be so missed.

Michelle Predenkiewicz-Schott

August 29, 2014

May you all take PEACE and COMFORT in GOD at this TIME of need.

Pamela Zywicki. Engel

August 25, 2014

So very sad. He was my favorite cousin. Y'all are missed way down here in Alabama. I wish I could be there but it's not possible right now. Love and prayers for you all.

Dana Tapia

August 25, 2014

There is nothing worse than losing a loved one. I am so sorry for my entire Chicago family. I wish I could be there! Kenny will be missed by all.

David Carreon

August 25, 2014

My condolences to the Opyt family, it has been many many years since I have lived in Illinois and have seen the many friends I grew up with in Sauk Village. Although I had not seen Ken since the early 80's I will always look back fondly of those days when we were kids having fun and had our futures to look forward to.

Rest in Peace and God bless the Opyt Family, I will keep one and all in my thoughts and prayers.

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