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Paul Matuszak Obituary

Matuszak, Paul I. age 78, ascended to heaven at home sur rounded by his loving family on Friday, October 3, 2003. Paul is survived by his devoted loving wife of 55 years, Jean (nee Pietrucha); his children, Chris (Mike) Kondrat, Trish (Joe) Halik, Steven (Cindy), Barb Perfors, Dennis (Mary), Ken (Laura) and Mary (Greg) Nogle, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Paul was a Veteran of WWII. Visitation Monday, October 6th, 4 to 9 p.m., at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Prayers Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Loyola Hospice or Cancer Research. For info., 773-736-2300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2003.

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Sr. Judith Piszyk, OSBM

October 9, 2003

Dear Jean and Family,

How sad I was to hear from Eleanor that Paul had passed away. We have been praying for all of you. My brother Joe was very fond of Paul and considered him a great buddy. I hope that they are happy together with God.



Love,

Sr. Judith Piszyk, OSBM

Theresa Tune

October 6, 2003

Mary: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We have such fond memories of laughing with your dad. Paul enriched our lives and we will miss him, too.

Love, Joel, Theresa and Ian Tune

Matthew Matuszak

October 6, 2003

Grandpa,



I recovered two fumbles for you and made eight tackles in my game last Saturday.

Janet & Emily Piszyk

October 6, 2003

Auntie Jean and family, our prayers are with you. We will miss Uncle Paul's smile and his famous "table toasts". Our love to all.

Sue, Carl, Sarah & Andrew Fitzpatrick

October 5, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Jean and the entire Matuszak family. May God grant Uncle Paul eternal rest and comfort to all of you in your sorrow.

Jeff Gzyl

October 5, 2003

Ken,



Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.

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