BORN

August 18, 1939

DIED

December 23, 2023

LOCATION

Niles, Illinois

Topczewski, Ronald C. "Topper"

Ronald C. “Topper” Topczewski, age 84, U.S. Army veteran, retired C.P.D., P.O. Beloved husband of Tommy nee Gallagher; loving father of Bryan Topczewski and Charles (DeAnn) Topczewski; cherished grandfather of Marina (Angelo) Dillolo, Arissa Topczewski, and Paige Schmidt; devoted great grandfather of Charlotte and Sophia; brother of Carolyn (the late Edward) Steck; family member Valerie Schmidt; fond uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday December 27, 2023 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Funeral Services will begin Thursday 10:00 AM with prayers at the Funeral Home and then proceed to St. Robert Bellarmine for 11:00 AM Mass. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Polish American Police Association Scholarship Fund or the Rainbow Hospice Ark. For more funeral info call 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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To Tommy,Brian,Charlie and your Beautiful families, God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry to hear of Topper’s passing. He was a wonderful person with so many anccomplishments, and always brought a smile to your face! I know he loved you all so much, and that you were the reason for his pride and happiness. May you all carry his memory and teachings with you forever! Jeri Freeman and family

Jeri Freeman

January 05, 2024 | Chicago, IL | Friend

RIP Topper. I remember meeting you as a freshman at Taft in 2003. May you rest easy.

Jeremy Sabbath

December 28, 2023 | Student

Rest in Peace Top. Thanks for all the great times in your boat on Powers Lake. So very sorry for your loss, Tommie, Bryan and Charlie. Sincerely, Nancy D and Kathie O Florida

Nancy DeMarco

December 28, 2023 | Friend

Our sincerest condolences to Bryan and the Topczewski family.

Jay & Tina Ryan

December 28, 2023 | Fountain Hills, AZ | Friend

I knew Topper over 55 yrs. He was my handball partner at the fire station, my brother in blue at the 014th district and most importantly a treasured friend who I ❤ love!

Robert Ranieri

December 28, 2023 | CHICAGO, IL

I would like to thank my friend Topper for the years he was by my side as Treasurer of the Retired Chicago Police Association. You will be missed by all who knew you.

Harold Brown, President of the RCPA

December 27, 2023

Rest in peace, Topper

Michael Chmiel

December 26, 2023 | Crystal Lake, IL | Friend

My sincerest condolences and prayers to Bryan and the Topczewski family.

Len Muscolino

December 26, 2023 | Rockton, IL

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Topper will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 26, 2023 | Chicago, IL | Acquaintance

Ronald C. "Topper" Topczewski

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