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Steve Pietrzak Obituary

Pietrzak, Steve S. age 89, formerly of Lemont, Calumet City and South Chicago, IL, Steve died on October 30, 2004 after a courageous battle with incapacitating illness which began on April 1, 1992. Beloved husband of the late Caroline (nee Pietruszka), cherished father and best friend of Patricia, father-in-law of Norval B. Galloway, brother of Evelyn Bloch. He was a 43 year employee of U.S. Steel South Works Power Division. He was compassionate, loving and honorable man who will be missed. Thanks to the Doctors and nurses of Palos Community Hospital and Hospice. Services were private. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City, Il, 708-862-5454.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 3, 2004.

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Karin Derkacz

November 3, 2004

Pat - I read about your Dad's passing and my deepest sympathies. I lost my Dad 6 years ago, so I feel your loss. It's been a long time (I hope you remember me). Contact me by email. Would love to hear from you. Karin

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