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Philip Skwarek Obituary

Skwarek, Philip G. 57, dearest son of Frances and the late John "Lefty" Skwarek; loving brother of Carol, Teresa, and Donna (Serge Fourmaux) and beloved twin, tennis and fishing partner of Robert "Bob" Skwarek. Phil was a kind-hearted, fun-loving, generous, and delightful friend to many. He enjoyed life, living, and the outdoors. He will be greatly missed. Aloha. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski to St. Bruno Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m. (773)767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 29, 2014.

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Linda markwell

May 22, 2025

Prayers for you Philip. You were one of my favorite classmates from Sacred Heart to St. Joe's. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Korwin

May 22, 2024

You left too soon! Sending prayers your way. Can't believe it will be 10 years.

John Waters Sr

May 22, 2020

Bob I am so sorry to hear of your loss
All my prayers are with you and your family GOD BLESS you

Pat Patka-DeHart

August 12, 2014

Dear Fran & Family, we've only just heard of Philip's passing. Our hearts go out to you. Randy & I lost our son, Scott, this year, too. We know how hard this is. God keep you in his care.

Christina Garza-Guhl

June 2, 2014

Dear Skwarek Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Asking our heavenly Father to provide peace and comfort to each and every one of you.

With heartfelt sympathy.

Patty Mikowski

May 31, 2014

Dear Skwarek Family,
Deepest Sympathy for you during your
time of loss.

Jesse Nunez

May 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss ,my condolence to your family,

Jesse Nunez
I lived on 44th and Hermitage next to the Mikowski's.

Rosemarie Wach

May 31, 2014

Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Skwarek Family.

Robert Ossler

May 31, 2014

Hello Skwarek Family,
So sorry to hear of Philip's passing. I know he is in heaven now as we all prayed together years ago at your Dad's bedside. Bob my heart goes out to you and I wish your family well at this time. Take care and God bless all of you. Rev. Dr. Robert Ossler.

Glen and Mary Kay Moss

May 31, 2014

Dear Skwarek Family,
So sorry to hear of Philip's passing. May happy and wonderful shared memories help you through this difficult time.

Raymond Lopez

May 30, 2014

RIP.....Gods love and mercy on you and your family,
Raymond Lopez,
St. Joseph HS. Class of 1977

John Waters

May 30, 2014

Bob I am very sorry for your loss. Iam also sorry I could not make. all my payers for you and your family .

Steve Weber

May 30, 2014

Dear Robert Skwarek Family:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your twin brother Philip G. Skwarek. We received a call from my neice that my dear sister passed this morning. I know how you feel. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Jean and Steve weber

Chris Pucci Francesca's Vicinato

May 30, 2014

Skwarek family,
On behalf of the Francesca's Vicinato family we want to send our condolences to you. He always greeted all of us with a warm smile and kind words. We will miss him dearly.

Cindy Strozewski

May 30, 2014

Oh Philip! This was too soon, dear cousin. I take comfort in believing that you're in heaven with our family who loves you so much. You always showed me and my family such love, especially when my sons were little and you sent the postcards from all of your fabulous travels ~ how they loved them! I will always remember you as being kind, generous, easy-going, with a a beautiful smile and gentle laugh. Thank you for being you! Time to enjoy all the wonders of heaven, Phil. We will miss you. Love, Cindy & family

Stephen Weber

May 30, 2014

Dear Robert Skwarek Family:
Sincere condolences on the passing of your twin brother Philip. I just received a call that my dear sister just passed this morning. Our sincere sympathy and our prayers.
VFW Post Chaplain Stephen Weber

This is how I will always remember Philip. My prayers go out to the Skwarek Family.

Linda Korwin Markwell

May 29, 2014

Bonnie Frankel

May 29, 2014

Dear Terry,

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my prayers.

A Friend

May 29, 2014

To Phil: You were created with a beautiful purpose, with a smile that warms, with words that encourage, with a heart that loves and gives so freely and sweetly to others......(author unknown)

This is how I will remember you, my friend.

Cari Zambrano

May 29, 2014

To the Skwarek Family,
Our hearts are saddened to hear that Phil left us so suddenly. My husband and I just spoke to him recently as he called with condolences of my father in laws passing. He was a kind and caring person and certainly will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and our hope is that you find comfort in knowing how special he was to your family and his friends.
With Love and comfort,
Luis & Cari Zambrano

Judy Korwin Morvay

May 29, 2014

To Carol, Teresa, Donna, Robert and Mrs. Skwarek, my thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad days. I have fond memories of Philip from high school when he played pool in our basement and teased Donna mercilessly as only a little brother can.

Ruth Stiemann

May 29, 2014

To Carol and Phil's whole family. I'm so very sorry for your loss, especially at such a young age. Be assured of my prayers for our Lord's comfort as only He can provide. God bless you all. He must have loved Hawaii and I'm his soulmate when it comes to that place!!!! My deepest sympathy. Love to you Carol and family.

Henry Harr

May 29, 2014

Terry,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March, 2007 - Phil & Carol in Hawaii

Carol Skwarek

May 29, 2014

March, 2007 Phil & Carol in Hawaii

Carol Skwarek

May 29, 2014

Carol Skwarek

May 29, 2014

You left us far too suddenly and too soon, Phil. I love you and miss you terribly. Our family won't be the same without you. Aloha, dear brother, aloha!

May 28, 2014

Dear Mrs. Skwarek, Carol, Teresa, Donna and Bobby:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane(Jedrzejewski) Hargus

Happy times, happy memories.

Carol Skwarek

May 28, 2014

Carol Skwarek

May 28, 2014

You left us far too soon, Phil. I love you and miss you terribly. The hummingbirds will miss you, too. Aloha, dear brother, aloha. See you at the beach!

Carol

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