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Stanley Patek Obituary

Patek, Stanley F. Age 62, of Brookfield. Extraordinary husband and best friend of Christine Patek (nee Vanerka); beloved son of Trudy Patek (nee Gajec) and the late Joseph Patek, Sr.; cherished son-in-law of Robert and Frances Vanerka; loving brother of Joseph (Mary Anne) Patek, Mary (David) Leja and Jay (Diane) Moreno; brother-in-law of John (Deborah) Vanerka; uncle of many nieces and nephews; godfather of seven; friend to many and inspiration to all who knew him. Stanley was the owner of Patek & Associates Accounting Firm in Riverside, IL. He was a proud member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, former treasurer and board member of Seguin Services, Inc., band leader of Good Time Sounds, member of Titans S.A.C., treasurer of the Sportmen's Bowling League and member of the Monday Night Alphatek Golf League. Stan was inducted into the Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame in 2014. Visitation Friday, May 25, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 8 :00 p.m. and Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral 9:45 a.m. to St. Hugh Parish, 4315 Joliet Ave., Lyons, IL 60534. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to your favorite charity. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2018.

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Dennis and Denise Lucas

May 19, 2024

Stan, you are missed by many. Years have passed but our thoughts of you remain. You were a special friend......

Sheryl Rotolo

May 18, 2024

Our annual conversations are sorely missed. I´m sure you´re still at work providing tax advice to all the sweet souls in your peaceful home. May you be pain free and peaceful in your new adventure!. Ray and Sheryl Rotolo

Sheryl & Ray Rotolo

June 8, 2018

So sorry to hear of Stan's passing. He was truly a great guy! We will miss him dearly

Laura Kovach

June 7, 2018

An exceptional man. He will be dearly missed.

Larry & Carleen Kocheny

June 7, 2018

We are so sorry we just learned of Stan's passing today. We pray that Stan's memory will be eternal and we will keep everyone in our prayers. Stan was an exceptional person and really touched our whole families life.

Rob and Kim Dziadosz

June 4, 2018

Stan was an amazing man. So full of life. It was a pleasure knowing him. Taxes are usually an awful time of year and Stan made it pleasant. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be forever remembered. Definitely taken too soon.

Julie and Joe Terrazzino

May 30, 2018

Who says that they look forward to tax time? Well we certainly did because it meant an hour spent with Stan. While business did get done, we had so much fun with Stan that our cheeks hurt when we left because we had laughed so hard and so much. Stan's personality was almost as big as his heart. He will be missed terribly and our hearts go out to his family and all his friends who will certainly feel the void that has been left by his passing.

BJ and Barb Parrish and Popish

May 29, 2018

We were so deeply affected in finding that Stan had passed on. We saw him at tax time this year and we had every hope that he would beat his most challenging health issues. With his wonderful attitude and his charming sense of humor, we just expected that he would overcome...

Stan was our Tax Guy, but he was more than that. Every year, we looked forward to catching up and sharing stories about all sorts of subjects. Stan made paying taxes as pleasant as is possible, even humorous! He wasn't just a Number Cruncher. Although we saw him only once a year, he became a dear friend-someone we loved to hang out with.

Stan will be sorely missed. The world has lost a shining star who smiled broadly and laughed heartily and made even the most unpleasantest of tasks a fun event. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends who were so fortunate to have had him in their lives...

Barb Popish and BJ Parrish

Mike Manna

May 29, 2018

Our family sends condolences to Stan's Family. He was someone who always affected people's lives in a positive way. He will be missed.

Fred G

May 29, 2018

We are so saddened to hear about Stan and offer our deepest condolences to the family. Matthew 5:4

Mark Devane

May 26, 2018

Stan Patek will be deeply missed. I was only a client, but I also saw him from time to time with mutual friends. Trustworthy, energetic and always cheerful, he made paying taxes almost fun. He was taken from us too soon.
Goodbye, Stan. Thanks for everything.

Raider Softball Bat from the 80's and 90's

May 25, 2018

Liz Vela

May 25, 2018

Stan was my accountant for 20 years. He had a wonderful quality of making you feel better about anything that bothered you. He had a great outlook on life that everyone should have. Just seeing his smile was a gift, and if you got a chance to be a part of his life, even in some small way, you were lucky.

Dennis and Denise Lucas

May 25, 2018

Our hearts are saddened. Stan was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Till we meet again Stan. .....

Maureen Kitzer

May 24, 2018

Stan helped me greatly when my husband passed. His joyful smile and boundless energy were a blessing. My heart goes out to his wife, family, and friends who will truly feel his loss. I guess God needed another angel around the throne tonight.

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May

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

May

26

Visitation

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

May

26

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

St. Hugh Parish

4315 Joliet Ave, Lyons, IL

May

26

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Hugh Parish

4315 Joliet Ave., Lyons, IL

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9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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