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Steve Gwiazdzinski Obituary

Gwiazdzinski, Steve J. Army WWII Veteran, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Przybycien), loving father of Leonard (Kathy), Raymond S., John and the late Baby Raymond J., dearest grandfather of Ashley and the late Haley, fond brother of the late Anthony (the late Mary), also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S., Pulaski Rd., to Queen of the Universe Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of the Polish Union, V.F.W. Post 8821 and the Bakery Confectionery Union Local #1. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4730.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 18, 2004.

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raymond gwiazdzinski

September 16, 2004

My Dad,

Such a beautiful person that I can never forget,nor have ny regrets about him at all. Over time,he taught me so many things, but the one thing he taught me the most about was that is was ok to be me, and to be sensitive, I even remember him crying when it was the right thing to do. I remember so many things, from him making breakfast when I was just a little person,to taking me to boy scouts, to even telling me when i did wrong, and I never really understood until very recently, only the last few years. But then again, I am the child,he's the parent, and he had all the experience that I only now am starting to acquire.

He is such a strong person. He always was there for us and for my Mom. I don't ever remember then fighting, and when they did, it was always about one of us, never between them, which is why their marriage lasted so long. There was trust, absolute turst, and that is beautiful, and certainly,there is love, the kind you have no doubt about or with. It was truly special, and for that I know my mom(hopefully and God willing not soon!!) will join him, and in their walk through eternity, I know they will cherish each moment as they always have,holding hands, and guiding each other down their paths.

For me, one day, I'll see him again, and have the opportunity to share with him some of my thoughts of the past, the now,and thought to come, for that, I look forward to that. My brothers will be there one day, and we will have all five of us there along with our others as well, all getting to know each other, and doing so again, that time, just will be forever.

My dad was special to me, and in so many ways, I would strive to be like him, to be there for others, and to be the object of mny in the good light that always showered upon him. His light now burns brightly in heaven, that is where he has gone,for that I have faith in, and that I know as he deserved that after living a beautiful life here in this world. How can one now say he achieved, when he did, and he did it all because he stuck to his thoughts, his beliefs, and did everything to the best he could no matter what, no matter if he struck with success, or with not being so successful, but he did do, and for that, i admire him, and for the most of all, my admiration goes to him for accepting me for who I am and for how I am. That is the true test of love,accepting,understanding, and being there when on needs to have someone there. My dad is special, and always has a place in my life especially since he gave that to me, my greatest gift from him, and always has a place in my heart, when each day my heart grows fonder with; his memory. Until then Dad, I love you, and for that I am happy.

Oh, I could have written about so many good times, and so much he has given to me over time, but for my Dad is truly precious, and for that I am thankful I had him as my Dad, I just owe him so much, and I know he never expected anythings in return but my love, which I know her knew he had!!

RAY GWIAZDZINSKI

September 8, 2004

DEAR DAD,

I WILL MISS YOU ALOT. YOU WERE ALWAYS HELPING AND GIVING GREAT ADVICE. YOU ARE MY FATHER FOREVER AND I LOVE YOU ALOT. I PROMISE THAT I WILL WATCH OVER OUR FAMILY AND EVERYTHING WELL BE GOOD FOR OUR FAMILY AND WE WILL ALL WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR FAMILY TOGETHER FOREVER.

LOVE RAY(MIDDLE SON)

BEA KRUPKOWSKI

September 8, 2004

I WILL MISS UNCLE STEVE. WE DID ALOT TOGETHER. GO TO CHURCH ON SATURDAY NIGHT. AFTER CHURCH WE WOULD GO FOR PIZZA AND OUR FAVORITE DRINK "SEVEN SEVEN". ON TUESDAY WE WOULD GO TO MCDONALD'S BINGO. THE WE WENT WAS IN JUNE LATER HE TOOK VERY SICK.

LOVE

BEA(BEATUCE)

BEA KRUPKOWSKI(CHICAGO,IL)

DOROTHY J GWIAZDZINSKI

September 8, 2004

MY DARLING HUSBAND STEVE,

STEVE, YOU WERE A WONDERFUL,TRUE,FAITHFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER AND PROVIDER FOR 56 YEARS,11 MONTHS AND 16 DAYS. THANK YOU. PLEASE DARLING, WATCH OVER US AT ALL TIMES AND GUIDE US WHILE I AM DRIVING. I MISS YOU ALOT. BUT YOU ARE HAPPY AND FREE FROM ALL YOUR ILLNESS. I WILL MEET YOU SOON. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. YOU WERE KIND AND GENEROUS. I PRAY TO YOU EVERYDAY TO GUILDE US. ALSO, PLEASE GUIDE ME IN EVERYTHING I DO MAKE RIGHT DECISIONS. I AM A CAREFUL DRIVER. THANK YOU STEVE. GOOD BYE TILL I MEET YOU IN HEAVEN.

LOVING WIFE DOROTHY(FOREVER)

DOROTHY J GWIAZDZINSKI(CHICAGO,IL

john gwiazdzinski

September 8, 2004

TO MY DEAREST ,DEAREST DAD,

YOU WERE /ARE MY IDOL. YOU WERE/ARE MY BEST FRIEND. YOU WERE AN EXCELLANT FATHER AND PROVIDER. THANK YOU FOR A TERRIFIC EDUCATION. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO YOU. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED YOU. NOW, YOU ARE WITH THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,MARY, AND JOSEPH AND THE SAINTS.

PLEASE,PLEASE DAD, LOOK OVER ME. PLEASE BE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. I ASK OF YOU TO WATCH OVER ME AND GUIDE ME. IF I AM DOING SOMETHING WRONG,LET ME KNOW.

YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW,DAD. YOU FEEL NO PAIN! YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE! YOU ARE ETERNALLY HAPPY! "MAY GOD BLESS YOU,DAD"

WITH ALL MY LOVE

JOHN(YOUNGEST SON)

JOHN GWIAZDZINSKI(CHICAGO,IL)

LEN GWIAZDZINSKI

August 24, 2004

Dear Dad,

You are my hero in life. Thank you for teaching me everything. I will use that knowledge from you for the rest of my life. I promise that Ma,Ray and John will be ok because I will be there for them too. Dad you where always there for me everytime. Dad I will see you in heaven in my next life too. And ill watch Bea too

Love your oldest son Lenny

RON AND TRUDY

August 19, 2004

DEAR AUNT DOROTHY AND FAMILY. WE WERE SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE STEVE'S PASSING. HE WAS A WONDERFUL UNCLE AND WE ENJOYED HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED BUT WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Martha Ericson

August 18, 2004

Lenny,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martha

Claudia Chavez

August 18, 2004

Lenny, my deepest sympathies for you and your family.

You are in my thoughts.



your friend..

claudia c.

Frank Ochal

August 18, 2004

My condolences to the family. I am a friend of his son, Ray.

Frank Ochal

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