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LEONARD SLIWA Obituary
Leonard Sliwa, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Zarlenga); loving father of Michael (Mary), Debra, Jeff and James (Maryla); dear grandfather of Elizabeth (Dan) Harkness, Michael, James andHannah; great-grandfather of Natalia; son of the late Adolph and Beatrice Sliwa; and brother of the late George Sliwa. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W.) Hickory Hills. Funeral Service Monday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Patricia Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info 708-430-5700. 
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Holli, Ed and Ian Piet
May 7, 2011
To the Sliwa families we extend our dearest, deepest sympathies to all of you. I will always have fond memories of Len. When I was a kid Len would tease me by calling me a name that rhymed with mine every time I saw him. I don't think he ever actually called me Holli. Polly, Dolly and Molly were his favorite choices. As I got older I would call him Ben or Glen. It is funny how after 25+ years this always brought a smile to his face. He is still making me smile remembering this silly little thing we had between each other. Ben you will be missed and we wish you peace in Heaven and your family comfort remembering all the memories they shared with you.
Mike Sliwa
May 6, 2011
Dad,
We your children miss you so much. You are now with mom in heaven today celebrating your 57th wedding anniversary. We know you are in gods hands now . Thank you for being a great father, grandfather and great grandfather and teaching me the importance of a loving strong family.I Love you Dad and someday we will be together in heaven Mike
James Sliwa
May 6, 2011
Dad ~
To have you for our Dad,
Was cause enough for pride.
No one could ever equal you,
No matter how they tried.
You left us precious memories,
Your love is still our guide.
Although we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
You are now at peace with Mom up above. We appreciate every moment we had together, and every gift you blessed us with. God bless you, Dad. You will truly be missed.
Jim, Maryla, Jimmy, and Hannah
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