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William Lijewski Obituary
William Russell "Billy" Lijewski, 24, of Granite City, Illinois, born October 6, 1993 in Maryville, IL, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in the emergency room at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
Billy was working at Maurizio's Pizza & Sports Bar in downtown
St. Louis. He was a 2012 graduate of Granite City High School where he was
on the National Honor Society, member of the Speech and Debate Clubs and enjoyed being on the bowling team. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Lijewski; and an uncle, William Tanner Jr.
In addition to his beloved parents, Richard D. Lijewski of Caseyville and Judy M. (Tanner) Lijewski of Collinsville; he is survived by a brother, Nathan Lijewski of Granite City; grandparents, Ronald Lijewski of Fairview Heights and William and Donna Tanner of Granite City; an uncle, Russell Lijewski of Godfrey;
other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to Narcotics Anonymous. www.irwinchapel.com
Services: In celebration of his life, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
IRWIN CHAPEL, Granite City, IL.
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Sherry Rost
January 12, 2018
In remembrance of Billy I light this candle. God be with his grieving parents, siblings, and family, and friends. May the celebration of his life be beautiful . Rest In Peace Billy
Sherry Rost
January 5, 2018
i am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Billy.My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love and support. Billy will remain in our hearts forever.
Chris DeUel
January 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss brother.
January 4, 2018
Rich I am so very sorry. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Nathan and the rest of your family.
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