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Leonard Szymanski Obituary

Szymanski, Leonard W. WWII Navy Vet., beloved father of Leonard E. (Gina) Szymanski and Sharon (fiancé William) Brooks, loving grandfather of Abigail and Thomas, dear step-grandfather of Nicole and Ryan, loving uncle of Steven, Joseph and Jayne. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., to St John Brebeuf Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assoc. appreciated. Funeral information 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2006.

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Steve & Jan Bartolai

October 25, 2006

Our thoughts are with you......You will be remembered always.

AL FROEHDE

October 24, 2006

To Leonard and Sharon:
My condolences: Your father and mom,
Bruna were close to us when we were
at KLI in the 50's.He was my best man.So sorry.

Jayne Bartolai McCraren

October 24, 2006

Zio Lenny:
Your card game with my mom & dad now continues in heaven. Thank you for being my uncle. I will miss you calling me Jaynie.

Marie M. Alessandra

October 24, 2006

Len was a very gentle person,enjoyed his wit & stories... My sympathy to all.

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