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Orzelski, Peter P. 57, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009, caring brother of Diane (Phillip) Chomiak, Timothy Orzelski Sr., and Robert Orzelski, loving uncle of David Chomiak, Brittany Orzelski, and Timothy Orzelski Jr. Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Dorothy (nee Roszak) Orzelski. Peter proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and received the Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Peter was a member of the St. Florian Holy Name Society, choir member, usher and bingo caller. He was also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Florian Conference and the Polish Legion of America Hegewisch Post #44. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Florian Church, 13145 S. Houston, Chicago, IL 60633, 773-646-4877. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., to St. Florian Church for a 10:00 a.m Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Visitation Thursday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. 773-646-1133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2009.

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Michael Arendt

December 9, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Was a class mate of Peter great guy.

Melvin Simonovich

August 1, 2021

So sorry to hear of Pet's passing. He was a great guy with a good sense of humor. Have not seen him since High School but he will always be remembered.

Tim Orzelski

August 24, 2010

Well Pete, you been gone almost 11 months. I miss you so much. I Love you Peter.

Karen Kirchner

October 6, 2009

Diane, Tim, & Rob,
I am sorry for Peter's passing. I wish I could have paid my respects in person. Pete was a good, kind-hearted person and one that will always be remebered by the people he touched. My prayers are with you all

Karen (Rydzewski) Kirchner

Beverly Cairo(kuzniar)

October 5, 2009

Dear Tim And Robbie And Diane-I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Pete was a wonderful man. I haven't talked to any of you in years, and I have been trying to find you guys on the internet. Please know my prayers are with you. He was the kindest soul I ever met.

Beverly Cairo(Kuzniar)

Peter - Polish Legion of America Post #44

October 5, 2009

Krystal Valentovich

October 5, 2009

Dear Family of Peter:

I knew Pete as the bingo caller on Sundays at St. Florian. He always put a smile on my face when he use to sing Elvis Presley songs to me, especially "Can't help falling in love". My parents and I just found out about his passing and we will miss him dearly. God bless you in this time of sorrow. I wish we could have made it to the wake.

Sincerely,
Ed, Shirley & Krystal

Judy Lihota

October 1, 2009

Dear Family of Pete,
He sings to God with all the angels and saints in heaven now. He loved to sing and he sang with the St. Florian Choir on Sundays and all the special feasts. The Choir will miss Pete so very much.

Linda Pine McGovern

October 1, 2009

Diane, Timothy, Robert & Loved Ones,
Your Kansas/Missouri/& Indianna cousins were sorry to hear about Peter Paul's passing. Our mom, Freda Orzelski Pine, was so very fond of her brother, Peter Orzelski and his family. I remember Peter Paul & his siblings from our family trips to Chicago to visit all of mom's relatives. I have a picture of Aunt Tiny & myself "sunbathing" in our Overland Park, Kansas backyard around 58 years ago! I was around 4 years old; I'm not sure how "young" Aunt Tiny was! We were very honored to hear that Peter Paul served our country so admirably! We have you in our hearts and prayers.
Your Cousins: Virginia (Ginger) Pine Fuller, Linda Pine McGovern, Wilbert C. Pine, Jr. (Butch), Christine (Tina) Pine Strother, David Pine and Rebecca (Becky) Pine Lane.

Linda Pine McGovern

October 1, 2009

Diane, Timothy, Robert & Loved Ones,
Your Kansas/Missouri/Indianna cousins were so sorry to hear about Peter Paul's passing. Our mom, Freda Orzelski Pine (your aunt), was so very fond of her brother, Peter Orzelski and his family. I remember Peter Paul & his siblings from our family trips to Chicago to visit all of mom's relatives. I have a picture of Aunt Tiny and myself "sunbathing" in our Overland Park, Kansas backyard around 58 years ago! I look around 4; I'm not sure how "young" Aunt Tiny was! We were so honored to hear that Peter Paul served our country so admirably. We have you all in our thoughts & prayers.
With love,
Linda Pine McGovern, Virginia (Ginger) Pine Fuller, Wilbert C. Pine, Jr. (Butch), Christine (Tina) Pine Strother, David Pine and Rebecca (Becky) Pine Lane.

October 1, 2009

Diane, Timothy, Robert & Loved Ones,
Your Kansas/Missouri/Indianna cousins were so sorry to hear about Peter Paul's passing. Our mom, Freda Orzelski Pine, was so very fond of her brother, Peter, and his family. I remember Peter Paul & his siblings from our family trips to Chicago to visit mom's relatives. I have a picture of Aunt Tiny & myself "sunbathing" in our Overland Park, Kansas home around 58 years ago! We were so honored to hear that Peter Paul served his country so admirably. We have you in our thoughts & prayers.
With Love,
Linda Pine McGovern, Virginia (Ginger) Pine Fuller, Wilbert C. Pine, Jr. (Butch), Christine (Tina) Pine Strother, David Pine, and Rebecca (Becky) Pine Lane.

October 1, 2009

Dear Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Peter Paul yesterday afternoon from my sister Linda. We wish we could be there to reminisce about our childhood family trips to Chicago to see our cousins.

Peter Paul was always full of energy and mischief and it sounds like that never left his character.

Love from our family to yours,

Tina (Pine) and Dan Strother and Children

September 30, 2009

Dear Orzelski Family,
With heartfelt Sympathy!

Carolyn Hutten & family

(Larry's cousin) She always caled Pete,
Tom Skilling & aasked him how the weather was!

September 30, 2009

Dear Orzelski Family,
Our haertfelt sympathy for your loss. I have always thought of Peter as the brother I never had. I will miss our Saturday night calls about Mrs Bucket, & Our Monday nights Dancing with the stars. I will miss haering about St Florian, & all of Hegewisch.(after all he was the Mayor).
I will miss hearing about Diane, Phil & David And how Lucky he was to have them. And how he enjoyed Dinners, Laundry & shopping with them.
You will never know how many hearts he has touched.
Love, Donna,Larry,Amy&Emma

Linda

September 30, 2009

I would like to express my sympathy to Peter's family. I went to high school with Peter and met him quite a few years after we graduated. Peter was so appreciative of life and had a wonderful spirit about him. He loved to laugh and was kind to everyone. I am saddened to hear of his death but hopefully your memories of Peter will live on forever.

September 30, 2009

On behalf of myself and the members of Post #72, Polish Legion of American Veterans, we wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Peter. He now joins the Great Silent Army whose footfalls make no sound. He is not only a loss to his family and friends but also to his PLAV family.


Paul R. Moreno, Post #72
Past Illinois State Commander

Christine List

September 30, 2009

To my cousins-I was deeply saddened to hear about Peter. He was always so sweet to us growing up and he will be in our hearts forever. Grandma Evelyn took the loss very hard and will miss him greatly. We will say a prayer for all of you and will see you Thursday.

Carolyn & Ed Malewicki

September 30, 2009

To Pete's Family: Deepest sympathy to the entire family in the loss of your brother and uncle. He was well known at St. Florian and will be missed greatly by the organizations he served.

Laurie Shea

September 30, 2009

To the family of Pete I am sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and I enjoyed his company on the choir. My daughter loved him and thought of him as one of thier uncles.

Linda Anderson

September 30, 2009

Tim and family.Tony and i were so sorry to hear about Pete.He was always so sweet.May god bless all of you.May Pete rest in peace.

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