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Paul Piotrowicz Obituary

Piotrowicz, Paul L. 53, of Morton Grove, suddenly April 24, 2014. Beloved father of Miranda and Lindsey; loving son of Stanley and Mary Lou Piotrowicz; devoted companion of Diane Barr; dear brother of Jack (Kathy) Piotrowicz, Mary Jo (Rick) Barbosa and Carol Jean (John) Munson; uncle of Cammie and Mark. A 1978 grad of Evanston High School where he lettered in baseball and soccer. He was voted most valuable player on his soccer team that traveled to compete in a tournament in Europe. He earned a degree in business in 1983 at Western Michigan University where he starred at soccer, again MVP, and baseball. A passionate sportsman, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and hockey player, as well as an accomplished artist. He was an active member of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce and Wilmette Harbor Power Fleet. Services and visitation will be held Friday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 524 Ninth St., Wilmette, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his children's 529 Education Fund to: Morgan Stanley, 529 College Acct. c/o Jack Piotrowicz, 9543 Avers Ave., Evanston, IL 60203. Funeral info 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 4, 2014.

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May 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and Paul's family. He was a long time friend and I will miss him! David Winograd

Scott Dickinson

May 8, 2014

In loving memory of Paul, flying his fighter jet into the stratosphere of heaven, may God bless him and his family in this time of sorrow.

Hugh Dunlop

May 7, 2014

I knew Paul when he spent some time in Nova Scotia . I enjoyed his company very much. He was most passionate about the things he loved , and had a great sence of humor....God bless the loved ones he left behind....Hugh Dunlop , Nova Scotia

Charles Bohm

May 2, 2014

My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Paul's family and especially his children. I go back to grammar school with Paul and will always have fond memories.

Chad Wiseman

May 2, 2014

May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.

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Tom & Dawn Hudock

May 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this very difficult time.

Ron & Jamie Malnar

April 30, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

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