Paul Wachowiak Obituary

Paul Wachowiak passed away suddenly on October 1 at age 64. Paul brought love, wisdom, joy, and unforgettable cooking to the lives of his wife, Betsy Eisenschiml, children-David (Helen), Annie (Tony), and Emily-grandchild Hannah, and brother Mickey, as well as his many beloved friends and family members. He also touched the lives of countless others during his 35-plus years as a social worker with Glencoe Family Services and the North Shore Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Paul's name to Amnesty International.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2013.
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Paul was my supervisor at North Shore Senior Center (NSSC) for most of the seven years I worked there as a clinical social worker. It was my first real social worker job after a ten year career in accounting. I was often unsure of myself in my new social work career and it was a difficult transition. There were times when I would let him know about my insecurities in counseling and working with families of great wealth. He would laugh and say that no matter how much money they had, they needed my social work skills. His confidence in me took and I'm grateful for his gift. He continues to be my inner voice in my social work career. I know the word can be overused, but to me, Paul was a renaissance man. He was expert clinician, had a gifted sense of humor, protective of those in his care, liked to have "big fun," told great stories about the books he read, the movies he saw and about his travels and good times with Betsy and friends. I was privileged to also know Paul outside of work and considered him a dear friend. I will miss seeing him in the physical world, but am confident we will all see him on the other side. My heartfelt condolences to Betsy and all of Paul's loving family.

John Heraty

October 15, 2013

I have many fond childhood memories of Paul (and Michael)playing at family gatherings at Aunt Irene's house, and accompanying Paul to his Senior prom. My deepest condolences to his family. May your love for him remain forever in your hearts to keep him close always.

Janice (Kubiszak) White

October 11, 2013

It's like I lost one of my oldest, and dearest best friends.
Paul helped me through numerous life challenges over the past 30 years. He
gave unconditionally his time & wisdom never asking for a thing in return.
He was the kindest most loyal people
I have ever known. He will be dearly missed.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Jodi Hirschtritt (Miami Beach,Fl.)

jodi hirschtritt

October 11, 2013

To Paul's family and friends, I was deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I had the honor and pleasure to work with Paul as a board member of FSG. Please know that we are thinking of you all. With deepest sympathy, Sheilah Burnham and the board of Family Service of Glencoe

Sheilah Burnham

October 8, 2013

I extend my caring sympathy to Betsy and her family on the loss of such a fine man. Paul was a kind and thoughtful man with a generous spirit, and I will remember him fondly.

Kate Mattos

October 6, 2013

Paul was my best friend. Over the years we shared many adventures together, all of which I will treasure forever. He was just a good man and his passing is a loss to all of us. Our condolences to Betsy, Micky, David, Annie, Emily, Tony, Helen and Hannah. Rest in peace "Uncle Paul".

October 5, 2013

We would like to extend our condolences to Paul's brother Mick as well as all members of Paul's family. Paul and Mick were close and losing a brother, especially one like Paul, has to be tough. Hang in there Mick.

Dave and Ory Ludwin

October 5, 2013

RIP Uncle Paul.. another beautiful angel in heaven watching over us all. Sending our deepest sympathies to your entire family during this difficult time.

October 4, 2013

I've tried to write something here a dozen times and it's very hard. I hope that when Hannah gets married that she gets a Father-In-Law that's even just half as good as Paul was. He made me feel like he was interested in my life and what is on my heart and not just how it relates to his son or his granddaughter. He also made me feel so welcome and comfortable as if I had always been a member of the family. Another 40 years wouldn't have been enough time to have with Papa.

Helen Wachowiak

October 4, 2013

The world's a little dimmer without his light. Great father, loving husband, giving friend - this was a dear, sweet, generous man and will sorely be missed. My deepest sympathy to Betsy, Emily, and Annie. And especially to Dave and Helen and the beautiful little Hannah - the apple of Paul's eye.

Joyce Wagner

October 4, 2013

May the comfort and hope only God can give be with you in the days ahead.

Cheryl

October 4, 2013

Ory and I are in shock. Paul was my oldest and best friend and the world is a little darker with his passing. Our condolences to Betsy, Annie and Tony, Emmy, and David, Helen and Hannah. Rest in peace Unka Paul.

Dave and Ory Ludwin

October 3, 2013

Dave Ludwin

October 3, 2013

He was a wonderful person who I was fortunate to know very early in life and at a most impressionable age. Uncle Paul will always have a very special place in my heart. My condolences to his family.

Tammy Rapien-Michna

October 3, 2013

Paul was such an amazing man. He was a friend and the best supervisor I could have ever asked for. He respected people of all walks, all beliefs, and even people of all baseball affiliations.. I will miss him and only wish that I had taken the time to have lunch with him more often. As I move into a job in which his recommendation helped me to get, I will be forever grateful for his support, and the life lessons he taught me.

Trish Abbey

October 3, 2013

May he rest in eternal peace now that he has finished his long journey.

Karen & Larry Rapien

October 3, 2013

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