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Walter Zakrzewski Obituary
Zakrzewski, Walter "Wally" J. 57, passed away on October 11, 2006 in the line of duty, working as a security officer at Virginia Wesleyan College. Born in Chicago, Wally was the son of Walter P. Zakrzewski and the late Mabel Zakrzewski. Wally served four years in the Navy at Little Creek Amphibious Base and after leaving the Navy, spent 35 years working in the steel mills of Chicago. After moving to Norfolk, VA in July, Wally worked as a security officer at the college. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mary Ann; two children, Eric J. Zakrzewski and his wife Maria, of Chicago and Rebecca Klotz and her husband Richard, of Virginia Beach; two granddaughters, Isabella and Gabriella Zakrzewski; brother Ronald Zakrzewski, of Indiana; sister Juanita Fechtner and her husband Donald, of Chicago; and nine nephews and nieces. Wally loved to umpire baseball, coach football and supported all sporting events within the Chicago community. Wally was also a dedicated volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and was an active parishioner of St. Columba Parish, in Chicago for 33 years. A one day visitation will be held at Opyt's Funeral Home at 13350 Baltimore Ave., in Chicago, on Thursday, October 19, from 2 to 8 p.m. Wally's funeral mass and burial will be held in Virginia. Please contact Woodlawn Funeral Home at 757-455-2838 for further details. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be contributed to the Alzheimer's Association. 
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Sara Pillarella
October 23, 2006
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Wally Zakrzewski. My name is Sara, and I worked at Darcy's Dog in Hegewisch for almost 3 years, and I knew Luddy DiFlippio very well, as I used to work with him, also. I'm not sure if I knew Wally or not, but it's another tragic hegewisch loss, and he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family.
Ronald Skowronski
October 20, 2006
Dear Family
We are all very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Wally at the baseball games in Hegewisch. We enjoyed last Thanksgiving with Wally as we served food to the needy at St. Columba. He is with God now and we wish you all the prayers in the world right now. Keep all the good memories with you always. God Bless all of you.
Ron, Pam, Ron jr. & Matt Skowronski
Dennis Stankus
October 19, 2006
Becky,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. His senseless and untimely loss is especially disturbing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and be assured that you and your family will be in our prayers. Please stay strong and help each other through this trying time, taking solace in your faith.
We will always be available to help you in any way we can.
Dennis & Lynda Stankus
Robert Clay
October 19, 2006
Dear Family,
This is the hardest part of life. Remember the love and happy times in you heart. The memories we have will be dear to us forever. May God watch you and the family as you start a new chapter.
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Louella Gaddini
October 19, 2006
Mary Ann & Family,
Dan and I want to express our deepest sympathy for you and your family. We have many great memories of you and Wally and Hegewisch. We have both moved on to new Cities, but all the old memories will last forever, we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Louella Gaddini
Colleen (Clay) Ziemkowski
October 18, 2006
This is such a hard moment in life, I know I was there. There are no words to say how we feel but knowing that we are thinking of you and wishing you the best is all we can provide. We had many days of laughter and fun in our youth but that is now gone. I will remember all the sleepovers and trips to Reliable. Thank you for the childhood memories and the moments we shared. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sarah Cruz
October 17, 2006
Becky,
You would remember me as Sarah Zavesky from St. Columba grade school. I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your dad. I spoke with Erika Kasiak and Angela Sabin and they, too, send their condolences. I am praying for you and your family and I wish you strength and peace in dealing with your loss. Sincerely, Sarah (Zavesky) Cruz and family
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