Thaddeus Lechowicz Obituary

Dear Laura and Jason,

Please accept my warmest condolences at the loss of your father, father-in-law and friend. God Bless you all.

Mrs. Lechowicz, Laura and Edward, We are so sorry for the passing of your husband and father. I enjoyed working with the Commissioner for many years and occassionally seeing him downstate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joseph and Donna Nevius

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely, The Di Paolo Family

TO THE FAMILY OF TED LECHOWICZ:

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TED WAS A WONDERFUL AND KIND MAN AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF DEEP SORROW.

Ted was one of the kindest men on earth. Unless he was evaluating a budget, he never said "NO" and he was always willing to lend his assistance and advice. I will truly miss Ted's stories of his political career. Ted's character was of the highest calibre and his wisdom was priceless. I am honored and lucky to have known such a fine human being. Anyone whose life Ted touched, will never be the same without him. I would often, many times, ask Teddy why he would spend so much time working on this project or that project for people (without asking for anything in return). His response was ALWAYS, "Because he is a friend". It is with a heavy heart that I will always remember Ted and he will never be forgotton.

Sue, Laura, Ed and families. I was so very saddened to learn of Ted's passing. I feel so blessed to have had the pleasure of working for/with Ted for nine plus years in the Illinois Senate, until his retirement. Ted and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret (Margie) L. Stafford
Ted's Secretary/Legislative Aide
Illiniois Senate

Dear ED& Family, I am saddened to hear of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God Bless each of you and keep you strong during this very difficult time. They say you can judge a man by what he does for the people,Ted did that .

teddy lechowicz was brightness. whenever he entered a room, all hearts were lightened and all faces smiled. he was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. sincerely, frank sullivan

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of one of the greatest men I've ever had the pleasure to work for. Contrary to his menacing size and stern looks, he was a very kind and gentle man. He always treated my family and me as if we were family. I'll never forget the first time while I was working for him and went to shake his hand, as I went to extend my hand he said "I hope your handing me a palm card and not just an empty hand" He was a politicians by all means and loved by all. WE LOVE YOU TEDDY.

PLEASE ACCEPT our family condolences, and prayers go out to you and lechowicz family,he will sorely be missed.we all keep ted in our prayers.a lifelong resident of the Chicago's Northwest side was a loving husband to Suzanne (nee Keiler) for 44 years, a devoted father to his son, Edward (Tracy Shine) and his daughter, Laura (Jason Felicione) and an adoring Grandfather/Papa to his four grandchildren, Ariel and Ryan Lechowicz and Alex and Bobby Felicione. Ted Lechowicz devoted his life to public service and helping others. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois State Senate, Cook County Board of Commissioners and was the Democratic Committeemen of Chicago's 30th Ward for more than 25 years. A career in public service spanning over 30 years, Ted Lechowicz supported access to quality health care regardless of a person's ability to pay and was a strong voice for the Polish community as well as other ethnic communities, always fighting for his constituents' rights and needs. Ted Lechowicz's commitment to public service, loyalty and strong word led to significant accomplishments and lifelong friendships that crossed party lines. at the Pietryka Funeral Home, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 a.m. from Pietryka Funeral Home, 5734 W. Diversey, to St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Catholic Church, 5342 W. Belden Ave. Chicago for 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Chapel service to follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers.I allway's will missed people's and 30ward on (fullerton) (ted),truly will be missed.
p.s. sue & kids ,also thank you for set of towel W/hat for twins ,if you remember in (april 1997) .
i will have a glass of wine up for ted.thank you i know henry streb was there with the other captain and, other ..TO HELP TED IN HAVEN .I WALK IN Funeral I HAD A HARD TIME TO TALK BECAUSE I CAN ,NOT BELEAVE TED SLEEP. THANK YOU
THIS HARD TO WRITE.THANKS 4 YOUR TIME. REALY HARDER TO SAID BYE

Dear Sue and family,

Our family's sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you. Ted was a great friend to our family throughout the years. Chicago has lost a great friend and he will truly be missed.
Sincerely,

Dear Sue and family,

Our family's sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you. Ted was a great friend to me and to my family throughout all the years with the 30th Ward and he will truly be missed.
Sincerely,

Dear Sue and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathies for your loss. Our time on earth is too short. We know this is a very sad time and our thoughts are with you.Love, Julie Swem Mayser and Karl Mayser

dear sue,
our consolations. we are glad we had a chance to meet you and ted on the republic trip.

Dear Suzie and Family,
The Kulaga Family is so sorry to hear about Ted's passing and send our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. Ted was a wonderful person. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers and may he now rest in peace.

Sue. I'm so sorry to hear about Ted. Lois e-mailed me to let me know. How did 44 years pass so quickly?. Even though I am miles away, I am thinking about you and your family at this sad time. Perhaps we can get together in May when the Ebinger girls meet for lunch. Take care Marge Nehlsen

Dear Susie, Laura, Eddie & Family,
Our deepest condolensces on your sudden loss. We feel as if we too have lost a family patriarch. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Hopefully, your dear friends and some time will ease your sorrow.
Love,
Kim & Neil Weintraub

To Ted's family...

I read the sad news of ted's passing on the internet and my heart instantly grieved for you. Ted was a friand and a great supporter of mine throught my
years with the Polish Roman Catholic Union. He always encouraged me and gave his all to the Polish community. His brother Ed and I were classmates at Weber H,S.
Be assured I would be at his funeral etc., except for the fact that I am in Florida for the winter months...
A great MAN has passed to his eternal reward. Ted and you are in our prayers. May God keep him in his eternal kingdom
And ALWAYS remember the good times and good he has done for you and his friends.
Rest in Peace Tadziu !!!! R.I.P.

Ed & Loretta Dykla
Barrington Il & Florida.

Dear Susie & family,
We were so sorry to read of Ted's passing.
Please except our Deepest Sympathy.
Jim & Lois Waschow

Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you. Ted was a great man, and his memory and legacy will be remembered! He helped so many people, and may he now rest in peace.

Mrs. Lechowicz, Eddie, Laura, Stacy, Jason, and the kids... it is with tears in my eyes that I type this... I cannot tell you how absolutely heart-broken I feel over the Commissioner's passing... I am so thankful to have known him and truly cherish how close we had become in recent years. Because of his friendship and his sage wisdom, I know I am a better person. I will undoubtedly miss his undying wit, upbeat optimism, and of course, that triumphant laugh... May his memory be eternal. With love, Jason Christopoulos

Suzanne, Eddie, Laura, Stacy, Jason, Ryan, Ariel, Alex, and Bobby... Please accept our deepest sympathy in Ted's passing. We will all miss him so dearly. With Ted, he was such a good friend that losing him is like losing 10 friends... he truly was a great man. All of our love, Michael & Linda Christopoulos

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

To the Lechowicz Family,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Lechowicz. I will always remember when he let my brother and I ride on his St. Patrick's Day float, we had a lot of fun that day!! One of the nicest men I have met. May your good memories bring you comfort and smile during this difficult time. Truly a great man.
Caty (Curry) Hansen

To the Family & Friends of Mr. Ted Lechowicz,

The Strangaritch Family would like to express our deepest sympathy at this time. He was a lovable person, husband, father, grandpa and friend to many. He will be missed by one and all that both knew and loved him.

The Strangaritch Family...
John, Nancy and Katherine
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Anna Chovanec (Deceased)
Friends & Seniors for Ted Lechowicz

Dear Mrs. Lechowicz & Family

You have our sincere condolences on the loss of Ted.

I worked for Ted when he was the Commander of Company A, 108th Support Battalion, IL National Guard. He was instrumental in forming my career with the Dept. of the Army leading into a Civil Service Career that lasted over 30 yrs. He will sorely be missed. We will keep Ted in our prayers.

Mrs Lechowicz, Laura & Eddie - My heart aches for you at the loss of Mr Lechowicz. I think so fondly of how kind he always was to me and how your family was there for me at my time of loss many many years ago. You are in my heart and prayers always. Pease find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that as long as we think of those who pass they are never truly gone. I hope to make it to the wake tomorrow, but in case I don't see you my thoughts are with you now. xoxo Cheri Easterwood (Curry) and family

please know that you are in are thought and prayers ,your dad was really a great person to have known im glad i got to know him sincerly v.herold/mickiewicz family