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JEFFREY LYCZAK Obituary

LYCZAK, Jeffrey B. Of Malden, October 11, 2013, age 45. Beloved husband of Karen Yates and loving father of two young sons. Devoted son of Bernard and Lorraine Lyczak of Morrisville, PA; cherished brother of Susan Zamell of PA and Patricia Weinberger of NJ and brother-in-law of Robert Yates of Sutton, MA and Andrew Yates of NC. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, October 20th at Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE from 4:00 - 6:00PM. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 21st at the same location at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284; or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Eric Jackson-Scott

February 21, 2020

I offer my sincerest condolences to Karen and the boys. I am at a loss for words right now. I looked up Jeff to call or email to say Hi, thanks, I miss you - only to find this! My heart sank and I am sad to know that my friend has passed on!

Jeff was my mentor and friend. I worked with him at his Harvard lab for 2 years prior to going to medical school. Jeff was a great influence on my life. I tend to look at my before Jeff - then after. He wa calm, articulate, passionate, caring, obviously smart, and possessed a strongly magnetic charisma. I adopted many of his successful attributes and added them to my personality arsenal. He wrote a strong letter of recommendation that no doubt helped get accepted to UCLA School of Medicine.

I will always remember you Jeff!

Gina Leidy

October 16, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I know from Sue that he was a wonderful father, husband, brother and son. The world is a little less bright without Jeff in it. But heaven has welcomed a bright and shining soul.

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Joy Feehan

October 16, 2013

His humor. Making the "squirrel" comment at our home on Samuel Drive, North Grafton,MA. It was one of those " you hadn't to be there" moments to get it but Rob and I have laughed over that comment for years. I also remember his love of trying out new foods and of course gaming with the guys. So sorry for your loss Karen and boys.

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Oct

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gately Funeral Home

79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, MA

Oct

21

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

Gately Funeral Home

79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, MA

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