Photo courtesy of Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester
Westchester, Illinois
May 16, 1947 – Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Joseph A. Piszczor of Chicago, age 76. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Catherine Piszczor; loving brother of John (Mae) Piszczor, Dr. Mary (Dr. Scott) MacGregor, Jerome (Lee Ann) Piszczor, Walter (Diana) Piszczor, Rev. Frank (Hannah) Piszczor and the late James (Maureen) Piszczor; fond uncle of Dr. Rachel Piszczor, Robert (Emily) Piszczor, Julie (Ben) Welch, James (Katie) Piszczor, Dr. Caitlin (Dr. Adam Haag) MacGregor, Dr. Conor (Elizabeth Baldoni) MacGregor, Colin (Maxwell Hannan) MacGregor, Theresa (Corey) Gaarde, Joseph (Rebecca) Piszczor, Stephen (Erin) Piszczor, Brian (Stacey) Piszczor, Scott (Brooke) Piszczor, Andrea (Daniel) Pohlman, Stephanie (Sean) McCollough, Christina Piszczor, Timothy Piszczor, Daniel Piszczor, Chaeli Piszczor and Janet Piszczor; great-uncle of many. Dr. Joe was an Addiction Medicine Specialist at the Jesse Brown VA Hospital in Chicago. He was dedicated to the Veterans he served, and loved by the staff. He loved classical music and was an accomplished pianist. Joe sang for many years in the world renowned Chicago Symphony Chorus. Dr. Joe was a generous and loving son, brother, and uncle. We all benefited from him being a part of our family. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Chapel Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or the US Department of Veterans Affairs (www.cdceportal.va.gov) appreciated. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Condolences to his family
Carson Loveless
April 07, 2024 | Bay De Verde, NL | Significant_other
He was my long-time psychiatrist at Jesse Brown. Always went the extra mile forme. Made me feel like his only patient. I not only respected him,I loved him. So devastated to hear this. Condolences to his family.
Gabriel Millines
December 15, 2023
He will be greatly missed. Dr. Piszczor was remarkable clinician. He was knowledgable, and one of the most eleemosynary clinicians I´ve known. Scriptures teaches us that faith, hope and charity are life necessities but charity is the greatest. He actually cared about our Veterans and their families. He took great care of my brother a Vietnam Veteran with Chronic PTSD. I will remember him and his kindness and generosity. RIP and peace be with his family.
Velma Barker-Hill, MSN, RN, PMH-NP
December 05, 2023 | Work
I first met Joe in HS at Quigley. We became close friends later in the seminary. One of the most brilliant and kindest people I ever met. So many will miss you dear friend. Mike Scahill
Michael Scahill
December 03, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
December 03, 2023
Dr. Joe was a big bro to my Loyola classmate, Jim and later a Jesse Brown VA Hospital colleague of my husband, Dr. Leon Kaufmann. His dedication and compassion will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Susan Olenski
December 02, 2023 | Acquaintance
He was legend among his patients and his colleagues. He treated our veterans with respect and really cared about them. I will miss him.
Sharon Waltham LCSW
December 01, 2023 | Work
Sincere condolences to his family.. I worked with Dr. Piszczor in my first job out of grad school. He was a wonderful teacher; kind, caring, very smart and talented too (he was also singing in the Chorus at the CSO at that time). We all learned so much from him... including how important it is to keep a sense of humor in stressful situations. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him...
Myra M. Jeskey
December 01, 2023 | Work
Dr Lisa Polsby and Dr Joseph Piszczor at his retirement Dec 2019
Lisa Polsby
December 01, 2023 | Naperville, IL | Friend