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P. Magosky Obituary
Survived by his parents, Patrick and Andrea (nee Rafac) Magosky of Joliet; his brother, Cean (Anne) Magosky of Lockport; and a sister, Serena (DeMontraye) White of Joliet. Beloved uncle of Andrew and Karley Magosky. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive.
Born October 30, 1967. Graduate of St. Patrick Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and studied history of architecture and art, as well as art history at the University of Illinois, Chicago. A noted local Historian and a nationally recognized expert on the Civil War Era life and art. Original member of the City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission and board member of the Cathedral Area Preservation Association. A news columnist for the Joliet Herald News, realtor, author and host of Historic Cable Television program.
Seth had boundless energy for historic preservation.
Funeral services for Seth will be from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 10:30 A.M. to St. Patrick Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Historic Preservation Committee dedicated to funding grants for historic preservation or to the American Marfan Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES
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2320 Black Rd.-815-744-0022
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Memories and Condolences
for P. Magosky
Richard & Brian Barrett
March 17, 2008
In fond and loving remembrance of our dear & wonderful friend who passed from this world unexpectedly a year ago today. May Your Memory Forever Be A Blessing.
Seth - Prairie Avenue Haunted Tour 2005
December 25, 2007
Craig R
December 24, 2007
I had the opportunity to meet Seth in the home prior to his recent move, he is quite a guy to know, i wish i had gotten more opportunity with him, you will be sadly missed now that i found out you have gone into the light.
September 28, 2007
I had known Seth for about 4-5 years... we had shared many good times together hangin out with friends, doing the bike tour of historic homes, playing the game RISK... i havent seen him in about 12 yrs and was completely devastated to learn of his passing. he will be deeply missed. my condolences to his family. we love ya Seth!!!!
Coralie Friedrich
April 9, 2007
I am schocked and saddened to learn of Seth Magosky's death. Last summer I was inquirying of the City of Joliet (via email) to learn if my greatgrandfather's house was still standing at 225 Hickory Street, after finding the address on the back of an old photo of the house. Within an hour, he emailed me.
It was so fun as we enlightened each other on what we knew about the Krakar descendants.
He has been on my mind lately and my daughter and I even spoke about his book yesterday, so I decided to check the internet today and see what any new endeavors might be. I am so sorry to hear of his death. It was a pleasure to know him, however briefly. You could easily feel his love of history and his ancestry.
Coralie Komp Friedrich
(Granddaughter of Sophia Krakar Komp)
Bob Liberty
March 26, 2007
Candy, Pat & Family, We were saddened by the untimely death of your son Seth. Accept out deepest condolences. Unfortunately we were not able to attend the services. A donation will be made to the Joliet Historical Preservation Society according to Seth's wishes. We are all thinking of you at this time and keeping you in our prayers. Cousins Bob, Pat & Pam, and Susie.
Aaron Strauss
March 25, 2007
I am deeply saddened to hear of Seth's passing. He was truly a kind and gentle person. It was my fortune to have known him the past ten years or so. Seth truly had a passion for life. I will miss his soft, kind voice.
I never had the honor of meeting his family, but my heartfelt sympathy goes to them. Seth was a truly remarkable person and I'm grateful that he came into my life.
Aimee Daramus
March 25, 2007
I only met Seth briefly at Glessner House at Halloween, but he taught me a great deal. He had a very tactile sense of history that made it come alive from the inside.
Anita Johnson Boe
March 24, 2007
Seth was a truly special man.The ammount of knowledge he possessed and loved to share was remarkable.He had such a wonderful gift, an infectious enthusiasm for history and architecture,and used it in a way that benefited us all! We have all suffered a loss;he is gone far,far too soon. My sincere condolences to his family.Seth,you will be sadly missed,but fondly remembered.
Melody Hochevar
March 24, 2007
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people stay for awhile and move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same."
This quote is so fitting for my friend, Seth. Since the 1st moment he called me years ago to sell his home on Eastern Ave.,(a huge, "Labor of Love", as all older homes are, he became a part of my heart, career & life. He was humble, hard working person who taugh me the value of, "Following your heart". This profoundly caring, intelligent and unself man lead me to higher intelligence for my existing love of historic homes. He bought me to a higher level of the depth and richness of Joliet's history. I, in turn wanted everyone I knew, to learn about the rich experience of his gift of knowledge. I found myself, "Marketing (if you will) Seth, as well as him home!! His profound manner of speaking to others to share his unimaginable wealth of detailed historic knowledge was an experience to behold. He was a radiant speaker who could, with his tall & distinctive presence in any size room, gently guide his audience, as they listened, back through time, as he spoke! Knowing and working with Seth,(as I then wanted him as my, "Historic Partner" in real estate, was the experience of a(my) lifetime, that will never be duplicated. I am honored to have shared a part of my career, life & family with him. I will always have the greatest respect and admiration for what he taught me. He was an asset to the City of Joliet, all the historic associations he was a part of (& there were many!) to all historians, homeowners & potential homeowners of historic homes.
But his generosity & love to help anyone with anything did not stop just with Historic efforts. He volunteered for many charitable causes. He opened his home every Christmas, (with all 15 trees, I believe) to all his friends. He loved Christmas! I have gained his zest for life, taking nothing for granted, now- -the past nor the future. "I will miss you more than words can ever express, Seth". Love, Melody (& Heather, too).
Deborah Hyland
March 23, 2007
Some people, even if you only see them once or twice a year, always bring a smile to your face, even when you just think of them.
Seth Magosky was one of those people and I miss him terribly. All my sympathy goes out to his family and friends. He was such a special person.
William Tyre
March 23, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Seth's passing. I greatly enjoyed talking with Seth each year at Halloween when we would lead "Haunted Tours" of Prairie Avenue in Chicago. His knowledge of the 19th century was most impressive, and his enthusiasm simply contagious. Joliet greatly benefitted from his desire to keep their history alive, and suffers a great loss that he was taken so soon, with so much left to be done. I'm glad that he was finally able to acquire his dream home, the Scutt mansion, but am saddened that he never realized his vision of restoring it to its high Victorian grandeur. His passing leaves a vacant chair at the hearth which never can be filled.
Tom Gleason
March 23, 2007
I went to Joliet Catholic with Seth. I did not know him very well in High School which I regret. I liked his TV show, it showed a passion he had for things of the past. Which to some extent is rekindled in all of us. To his Friends and Family, I am sorry for your loss, Seth will be in my prayers.
mary kulasik
March 23, 2007
Cean and Family,
So sorry to hear of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time of sorrow.
Patricia Krakar
March 23, 2007
We send our deepest sympathy; he was a very special person. We would have come by, but we are in Arizona--I had Cancer and now Marc has Rectal Cancer. We have a Mayos out here 1 hr from our home.
God Bless.
Pat & Marc Krakar
Michael D'Atri
March 22, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Seth's passing. I have known Seth for over 12 years. He always enlightened me with a rich topic of history. I will greatly miss you Seth. My prayers to the family.
Dawn Derbigny
March 22, 2007
I am so grateful that I met Seth this past summer at the House Walk in Joliet. He impressed me so much that I bought his book and had it autographed. I will remember him for his wonderful personality and for his infectious love of history, architecture and the town of Joliet. He will be greatly missed.
Nanci Gasiel
March 22, 2007
Seth will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful source for information on 19th century material culture and a delight to be arround. Civil War reenactments will never be the same without him.
Sue Kluzek (Plese)
March 22, 2007
Cean and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Seth from high school as a kind, thoughtful, and considerate person. You are all in my prayers.
Anonymous
March 22, 2007
I went to High School with Seth, Although I did not know him really well, He was quiet, reserved, as I was. I do believe he was the most unique kids in school I always respected him for that. I have been watching him on televison stroll through those historical homes and I was always meaning to try to contact him to drop him line to say how much I enjoyed his talents. Now he is gone. I believe that every now and then God wants to open an oyster of humanity and hold a pearl close to his chest. Last week he chose Seth. To his Friends and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Schwatka
March 22, 2007
Seth will be greatly missed. I considered him to be a mentor on the material culture of the 1860s while I lived in IL. His enthusiasm for history and preservation was contagious
Laurie Toth
March 21, 2007
Seth will be so very missed.....not only in Joliet, but on Chicago's Prairie Avenue where every Halloween for the last four years he was one of the docents who dressed in costume and talk of the cursed sites and untimely deaths of 100 years ago. I'll never forget him teaching one of the girls how to walk down Prairie Avenue so that her 1860's dress would move in just the correct way. He was also the person who told me that the house in joliet that I grew up in and that has been in my family for 80 years was a historic house built by a famous architect julian Barnes. He was amazing and a true historian who could totally engage a crowd! I am sure he is now visiting with Potter and Bertha Palmer, Marshall Field and Nannie and Delia, not to mention Marshall Field Jr and Albertine, John and Frances Glessner, Evalina kimball, etc, etc, etc.....he is home! He will be missed, but with us in spirit and always in thought!
Diann Schroeder
March 21, 2007
Seth was quite a unique, special character. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Melody Ongenae
March 21, 2007
My sympathies to the family. He will be missed, I am sure and has left enough memories to never be forgotten, I hope you find comfort in those memories. I myself will think of him fondly and often as I work on the Family Tree. The world has lost one of the good ones, and Heaven has gained from our loss.
Kristin Ziegner
March 21, 2007
Serena & Family-
It has been since high school since we have seen / spoken to each other, so I do hope you remember me. I am greatly sorrowed by Seth's passing, he was suck an amazing person. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chet June
March 21, 2007
What a tragic loss for your family and for everyone in Seth's extended history-loving family. With deepest sympathy. Chet June
Marie Talbott
March 21, 2007
I was so sorry I never got to meet Seth! Our likes in history, architetual and antiques must be genetic! Pat & Candy you are in my prayers. What a loss to all!
RaeLyn (Boyd) Wall
March 21, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss.
A friend from high school.
Ruth, Jim & Bonnie Mc Nichols
March 21, 2007
Seth will be greatly missed by so many people. He had great knowledge about his history & was a very caring person. We really enjoyed watching him on TV. He was a truely good soul.
Kathie (Ehrman) Walters
March 21, 2007
To All~
My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who knew Seth, as he was a very unique person that brought joy to everyone around him. He was someone that once you met, he touched your heart forever and someone you never forgot.
mary beth gannon-keegan
March 21, 2007
Seth,
my mom, jim, eddie and i will miss you so much. i imagine you are in heaven now talking to abe lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Matthew Brady and all kinds of interesting historical people. maybe they even have auctions up there? you were such a bright light in our community, a kind, caring, compassionate person. my thoughts and prayers are with your family right now.
Thomas and Kimberley Pillion
March 21, 2007
We are very sadden to hear the news. We enjoyed his Haunted Ghost Tour through Historic Joliet and the various public access programs. He will be sadly missed.
ROBERT PEARCE
March 21, 2007
SETH WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GREAT FRIEND, I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY
Sandra Jusak
March 21, 2007
We met Seth in Aiken, SC a couple of weeks ago. He helped my 16 year old daughter pick out her first antique tea cup. He was a joy and so full of knowledge and will be missed in our family.
Mike Hanks
March 21, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of Seth's passing.I am a few years older and went to St.Pats but did not know him.I grew up on the corner of Hunter and marion. I enjoyed reading Seth's articles and he will be missed.
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