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William Polyak Obituary

Polyak Sr., William M. beloved husband of Alice, devoted father of Jessica, William Jr. and Daniel, loving son of the late Frank (Violet) Polyak, loving son-in-law to Charles (the late Evelyn) Driscoll, dear brother of Kathleen Olsen, Michael, James and the late Frank Polyak Jr., brother-in-law of Karen Driscoll, loving cousin of the late Janet Toledo, Nancy Jurek, Donna Stachura, Marion Joseph, dear uncle and cousin of many, best friend to many. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chapel service 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. For information call: 773-889-1700. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 25, 2003.

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Sarah Toledo

May 18, 2003

Bill,



I talk to you in my prayers so it's difficult to write to you in this way. Your strength is the most amazing inspiration that has touched so many. You have made an impression in my life that I will always remember and learn from. I will always look after Alice and the kids. Give us the strength to smile through the hard times like you did.



Thanks for the magic.



Miss you.



Love, Sarah

Terri Delis

May 15, 2003

All our love!



Terri & Mike

alice polyak

May 11, 2003

My Darling Bill,

There are no words to express how I feel. You brought so much joy and love into my life. You fought for us til the very end. We are trying to be strong, but it is so hard........we miss you so much. You are the love of my life.......my endless love.

I love you with all my heart

Alice

Billy(your buddy!!!)

May 8, 2003

Dad,

You asked for me to be strong for everybody around me, during this time of grest sadness, and I am doing that. It is very hard for me to do this, though. I miss you so much, and often go to bed thinking about you. I miss putting you into bed every night and goofing off. The times i spent with you are the best of my life, and they will NEVER be replaced. Dad, i know you already know this but you were my best friend and I love you with all my heart and I will never stop loving you.

With all the love i can give (to another guy!!!!),

Billy

The Princess

April 29, 2003

Daddy,

I'm sure this is morbid, me writing in here and all, but I wasnt only going to let you have one entry in your guestbook. You were such a woderful father and husband and we were lucky to have had you in our lives for as long as we did. Too bad that doesnt take any of the pain away. But I want you to know that were all trying to be strong...you should see billy! We'll all be fine daddy (even the dog)...so, you just rest. Miss you always....Jessica (the Princess)

Ted and Diane Swiderski

April 28, 2003

Ted and Diane Swiderski

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