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Edwin Graczyk Obituary

Edwin W. Graczyk, Coast Guard Vet. of WWII, beloved husband of Antoinette, nee Roccaforte; loving father of Carolyn, Georgene (Frank) Siwak and David (Renae); dear papa and grandpa of Vicki, Robbie and Danny Siwak and Tiffany Graczyk; fond brother of Virginia (Walter) Kozlowski and the late Adele (Alvin) Kozlowski; brother-in-law of Frank Paul Roccaforte; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friend of many who knew him and loved him. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, Kenneth J. Operzedek & Son Directors, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), to St. Joseph Church, Summit. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Member of St. Joseph K. of C. Council #1642, life member of Desplaines Valley V.F.W. #6863, past member of International Order of the Alhambra Al Arabie Caravan #127, retired photographer and co-owner of All Brite Photo & Edwynn Studio. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2002.

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Sheri Wilkinson

September 12, 2002

Toni & Carolyn,

May God give you strenght during your time of mourning, my sympathies to you both.

Love,

Sheri Wilkinson

Guy Cesario

September 12, 2002

Our deepest sympathy, Toni, & your entire family. Ed was a great man, and we were priveleged to have known him for so many years, and worked with him in the Knights of Columbus. May he rest in peace.



Love,



Guy & Adelina Cesario

Angela Beckstrom

September 11, 2002

*Tear Tear*

This is so sad!

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