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Walter J. "Rusty" Sokolowski Jr.

1943 - 2015

BORN

1943

DIED

2015

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Walter Sokolowski Obituary

Sokolowski Jr., Walter J. "Rusty" Age 71. Beloved husband of the late Susan (nee Polak); loving father of Brian and Brandi Sokolowski; loving brother of Elaine (Edward) Kunevich and the late Daniel Sokolowski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Road to St. Bruno Church Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2015.

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May 7, 2015

so sorry to hear of the loss of walter. Just found out today. Use to work with him at walgreens. I trained him in the camera dept.Please accept my deepest sympathy,I will pray for his soul. Mary Graves

March 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you and your family! Keep your hear close to God and just know that he will always be your best friend where ever you go in this world. "Shipwreck" a.k.a. Dewayne

March 23, 2015

So sorry Brandi!!! Hugs to u xox

The Waichunas and Crinklaw Families

March 23, 2015

Sending love, prayers and our deepest sympathies across the miles.

Sue Jones

March 23, 2015

Brandi & Brian
Sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Kim Mcmanus

March 23, 2015

Brandi I'm so so sorry! I will pray for your strength for you and your family! Thinking of you and sending you warm hugs.

Mary Speelman

March 23, 2015

Brandi-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Blessings,
Randy, Mary, Tom and Emily Speelman

Carol & Steve Angiollo

March 22, 2015

Brandi & Brian,
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry for your loss--too sudden.May you be comforted knowing that your family and friends share your grief. We love you guys!
Steve and Carol Angiollo

Rich & Toni Sheppard

March 22, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the family of Rusty.

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Mar

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mar

24

Funeral

10:45 a.m.

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mar

24

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Bruno Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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