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Philip Grzenia Obituary

Grzenia, Philip J. 65, surrounded by his loving family, passed on September 23, 2019. Phil was a lifelong resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood on Chicago's south side. Dearly beloved husband of 39 years to Patricia "Patti" (nee Lyons); devoted, cherished father of Laura (James) Sheehan and Lisa Grzenia (Vito Johnson); proud, adoring Papa of James, Jude and Lucia, doting canine-dad to his faithful companion Ginger and the late Olie; preceded in death by parents, Edward P. and Ann C. (nee Ryan), loving brother of the late Edward (Cindy) Grzenia, the late Mary (Tom) Bulanda and Rose Lyons; dearest uncle and trusted friend of so, so many. Visitation at McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL, 4635 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, September 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. from McInerney Central Chapel to NATIVITY OF OUR LORD CHURCH, 653 W. 37th St., Chicago for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery-Indoor Mausoleum. Please visit PHIL GRZENIA BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. For more Funeral info, call (773) 268-0703 or 773-581-9000.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2019.

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Norbert Lauras

September 27, 2019

Patty I'm so sorry for your loss. Phil was a great guy. We had so many good time together. God bless you and your family. Spooky

Tom Annerino

September 26, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family of a great guy. We grew up on the same block. I have many great memories of perch fishing with our dads.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 26, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Phil will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 26, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Phil will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Rachelle C CONNOR

September 25, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to the family and friends A great man who was loved and will be missed greatly

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Memorial Events
for Philip Grzenia

Sep

26

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Sep

27

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Sep

27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Nativity Of Our Lord Church

653 W 37th Street, Chicago, IL

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6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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