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Michael Karpinski Obituary

Karpinski, Michael A. beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ellen (nee Kozojed), devoted father of Katie, Tracy, and Michael, loving son of the late Arthur and Helen Karpinski, loving brother of Paula (Mark) Sanfilippo, Donna (Eric) Hofer, Tim (Christine), Ed (Patty) and Raymond, special uncle to Jason and Joe Sanfilippo, Christopher, Jimmy, and Tommy Hofer, Kevin and Julia Karpinski, and Joe and Tommy McGing, cherished brother in law of John (Diana) Kozojed, and Alice (Joe) McGing, Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m., from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th St., to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kellogg Cancer Center of Evanston Hospital or Nativity of Our Lord Restoration Fund may be made. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2008.

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Michael and Linda Rush

November 10, 2008

Mary Ellen, Katie, Tracy and Michael;

Our deepest sympathy to each of you. I knew Mike as a co-worker, friend and above all someone who cared about his family. So many wonderful memories together at IBM. He will be missed by all. Please accept our deepest condolences. You are all in our prayers.

Bruce Bartosik

November 10, 2008

Mary Ellen and Family,

All of us at IBM who worked with Mike knew him as a respected business and family man. We are all saddened with his passing. Mike taught us many things, made us laugh, but his family was his first priority. You have our deepest condolences and are in our prayers.

Sabina Litwicki

November 10, 2008

Mary Ellen ,
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family on the death of your husband . My thoughts and prays are with you during the days and weeks ahead.
God Bless,
Sabina McMahon Litwicki

Ron and Judi Kaye

November 9, 2008

Mary Ellen, Katie, Tracy and Mike:
We were so sorrry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker for many years. I know he treasured his family more than anything. May God bless you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Debbie & Ashley Petroski

November 9, 2008

Dear Mrs. Karpinski,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband...May you and your family find much guidance during this difficult time....I am a former BCA mom and my daughter Ashley graduated BCA in 2002.

Fr. Dan Brandt

November 9, 2008

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Mike was remembered at all Masses here this weekend...we will continue to keep your family in prayer. May you know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

Jack & Janice Grell

November 9, 2008

Dear Ed & Family:
I was so sorry and shocked to hear of the loss of Michael. Our prayers go out to you and your entire family. I will remember him as the "big brother" of the family when we were kids playing between Forest and Homestead Road. I remember what a good fisherman he was and how he enjoyed it. He lead us and taught all of his family and much of the neighborhood kids how to fish.
I pray that his wife and three children will have peace that their husband and father is now with our Father and no longer in pain.
All our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Jack, Janice and the entire Grell Family

Robert Weniger

November 9, 2008

Mary Ellen and family :

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your husband and father. I have great memories of Mike and me and the rest of our gang at IBM.Mike was an excellent and dedicated worker and he always had a laugh and smile for all of us. Mike had a great sense of humor and it was a pleasure and honor to work with him

Bob Weniger

Marie Tobin

November 9, 2008

Dear Mary Ellen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie Tobin and the Cunningham Family

Fred and Jean Sacchi

November 9, 2008

We are profoundly saddend on the
passing of Michael. Our warm
memories will stay with us forever.
May God comfort you all.

Michelle & Lu Kozicki

November 8, 2008

Mary Ellen & Family:

We were saddnend to hear about the passing of Mike, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Lu & Michelle Kozicki

Gigi McKenna

November 8, 2008

Dear Mary and Family, my condolences to you on the passing of Mike. Mike will fondly be remembered as a great and cherished colleague at IBM. We will miss him deeply.
Sincerely, Gigi McKenna, IBM Corporation, New Jersey Team

Madeline Porreca

November 8, 2008

Dear Paula and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Michael. He was a wonderful person, and I know will be truly missed. May god bless you all at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Madeline & Paul Porreca

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