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Ralph Wawrzyniak Obituary

Wawrzyniak Jr., Ralph A. suddenly, loving son of Diane Kottwitz (nee Preston) and Ralph A. Wawrzyniak Sr., dearest brother of Diana Wawrzyniak, Thomas, Cheryl, Michael and Lisa Kottwitz, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, fond godfather of two, dear friend to many. Funeral services Saturday, October 13, 2007, 10 a.m., at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 5088 S. Archer Ave., corner of Keeler. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. For more information: www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com or 773-767-2166

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2007.

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Ralphie 1978

Scott Kucharski

October 14, 2007

Picture of Ralphie 1978

Ralphie and Diana 1979

Scott Kucharski

October 14, 2007

Picture of Raphie and Diana 1979

Frank Cortez

October 12, 2007

To The Family Of Ralph, please accept our deepest condolences. Ralph will be missed by myself and my family.

Ralph, I know you're up there watching over us, see ya when I get there buddy!

Diane Raymond

October 12, 2007

Our condolences to your family. We haven't seen Ralph in a long time, but our hearts are always with our friends from the old neighborhood. Sincerely,
Dave (OPey)and Diane Raymond (Nyden)

Nicolette Cortez

October 12, 2007

To The Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Ralphie;
God seen you were getting tired and not a cure could be seen, So he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me" With tear filled eyes, we watched all the suffering fade away.. although we love you deeply we could not make you stay... Your golden heart stopped beating.. Your hard working hands put to rest.. God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the BEST!!
R.I.P RALPHIE... YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Love,
Frankie, Nikki
Lil'Frankie & Angelica

Melissa Thiel

October 12, 2007

I offer my deepest condolences to your family. Ralph was truly an all around good guy.I am glad I had the pleasure of having him as a friend. I will truly miss him but he will always be in my heart. Your family is in my thought and prayers .

Kelli Perez (Kalafut)

October 11, 2007

On behalf of Keith Kalafut, and as former classmates to Cheryl and Thomas our condolences to the Wawrzyniak family.

Adam Martinez

October 11, 2007

I wasn't a close friend of Ralph but I remeber him from when I lived in the Back of the Yards. I remember standing out in front of Blackie's Tavern on the corner of 48th and Loomis and seeing Ralph on his way to work. He would stop and chat with the guys but would eventually say he had to be going because he was on his way to work. He always had an easy smile and he seemed much older than his years at the time like someone who had a purpose in life and knew what he needed to do to get there. I'm sorry I won't be able to make it to the wake and funeral, but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family.

rick aguirre

October 11, 2007

to the family of ralph, Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences.ralph and i go back a long way,good friends since childhood.we were classmates & teamates @ hamline school.grew up playing ball at throop park & cinders lot at 47th street...we stayed good friends,we stayed in touch over the years,just these past months we went to blackhawks and sox games...a good good friend and a fun guy...i'm so grateful to have been his friend...i will forever miss him...ralph i know where your going buddy...save me a spot wouldya...

Patty Ann Spagnola

October 11, 2007

So sorry to hear of Ralphs passing.My condolences to the family on your loss.

The Zarzycki Family

October 11, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Brian Wawrzyniak Family

October 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dan Fresas

October 10, 2007

Oh how I am saddened.

Ralphie was a guy that once you knew him, you knew he was a friend for life.

I remember when he first started working at Jewel while I was on the corner hanging out with no direction. He would be walking to work with that shirt and tie and that smile he had was never ending. He always seemed to be happy go lucky.

It had been too many years since I had seen him last. The losing of a friend like Ralphie leaves such a void in everyone’s life. Please know that he will be missed but always remembered.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ralphie playing baseball with his Dad and cousins-1968

Scott Kucharski

October 10, 2007

Picture of Raphie with his Dad and cousins playing baseball 1968.

PENNY THIEL

October 10, 2007

Our deepest condolences to the family. Ralph you will be so deeply missed more then words could say, you are and always will be one of a kind.
You will always and forever be in our hearts.

Love, Penny,Spud,Carly and Judy

walter fircowycz

October 10, 2007

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

Cindy Fresas

October 10, 2007

The Wawrzyniak family;
Although I haven't see Ralphie in years, I was heart broken to hear of his passing. I will always remember him as the nice guy that always had a smile on his face. Please except my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am sorry I was unable to pay my respects in person, but I will pay him a visit next time I am at the cemetary.

mauricio/susanne gomez/nusko

October 10, 2007

my sincere sympathy,to you and family.i lost a true friend,former co-worker and fairplay.you lost part of u family.but not forgotten.got give it,god take it.

Linda Kucharski

October 10, 2007

Dear Ralphie-

The Kucharski family of Fort Worth, Texas express their condolences. Although we haven't seen you in many years, we will miss you as we are very saddened to hear of your passing. We rememeber you from our old home movies as a cute little boy playing and acting silly with your cousins Brian and Scotty. You are in our thoughts and prayers as well as our hearts.

With love from your
Aunt Sis
Uncle Vic
Cousins Scott, Linda and Lisa

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