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Zbigniew Swistak Obituary

Swistak, Zbigniew "Zbig" Vietnam Army Veteran, beloved husband of Janice (nee Bieniasz), loving dad of Derrick (fiancee Emily) and Denise, devoted son of Piotr and Jadwiga Swistak, dear brother of Henia, cherished son-in-in-law of Stephanie and the late Edward Bieniasz, fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd. (5500 W), Burbank, IL, 60459, to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2005.

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jeanie lamch

December 4, 2005

to all of you, i thank you zbig for being the friend that you were. always being there when we needed you. you will never be forgotton. i will always cherish the many memories i have of our families together. jan, derrick and denise, i love all you guys. my thoughts and prayers are with you. love, jeanie

Kathleen Sereyka

December 2, 2005

Dear Swistak Family,

I am saddened to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Sereyka

(Byrd School)

Lou Falco

December 1, 2005

To the Swistak Family,

I worked with Ziggy for 13 years and cannot express how sad I am to hear his passing. He and I shared some great stories over the years.He will be greatly missed.I offer my deepest condolences to the family. He will always be remembered to me as a good friend and great man. God Bless

Kathy Merkouris

December 1, 2005

I just wanted to tell you that I really feel terrible for you loss. I have in my thoughts and prayers.

I also give thanks to him for being one of the great veterans of this country. Thanks for fighting for our freedoms.

Kathy Merkouris

your friend and former

co-worker at the

park district.

dionna rilling

December 1, 2005

Dear Aunt Janice, Derrick and Denise,

I am so sorry for your loss.

I cannot pretend to know or understand your pain.

I can only say that if there is anything you need, please give me a call.

He was one awesome guy.

Good-bye to you, Uncle Zbiggy.

Your smile will be missed.

With all my love,

Dionna

Cindy Thomas

November 30, 2005

Dear Janice, Derrick, and Denise,



I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Cindy Thomas (Kim Van Stockum's sister in law)

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