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Anthony Sladek Obituary


Anthony "Tony" Sladek Jr., age 77, late of Shorewood, formerly of Villa Park, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. Born in Chicago. Retired from GTE in 1992 after 45 years of service. He was an avid sports fan, and a devoted Cubs fan. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Ethel, nee Kovar; his children, Mary (George) Mees, Denise (Al) Fernandez, Gary (Dorice) Sladek, Daryl (Stacey) Sladek and David (Christina Munguia) Sladek; grandchildren, Kimberly, Shannon and Jennifer Mees, Danielle and Zach Sladek, Kaitlyn and Brenda Sladek and Alexis Munguia; three brothers; one sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, nee Gausselin; parents, Anthony M. Sr. and Irma, nee Krug Sladek; and one sister. Funeral Services for Anthony Sladek, Jr. will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet to Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brookforest Avenue (Rt. 59), Shorewood for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 2, 2007.

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Tony Skultety

September 12, 2007

Dear Ethel and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss of Tony. We offer our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Tony Skultety and Family Simi Valley, California

Christina,Tommy, Alexis and Pops

September 5, 2007

David and Dad at the game Summer 2007

September 5, 2007

Mom and Dad, Pops 77th

September 5, 2007

Pam Masek

September 5, 2007

Dear Denise,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom & JoAnn Meyer

September 4, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Daryl, Stacy and the entire Sladek family. I am sure Mr. Sladek will truely be missed.

Anthony Riani

September 4, 2007

Mr. Sladek is a part of all the great memories I have of Princeton.
In looking back, I now see how much he loved his kids.
Although I've lost touch with the Sladeks, know that my thoughts are with you.
It was an honor to grow up in his presence!

Herman & Jo Ann Sommer

September 3, 2007

With our deepest sympathy.
Tony was a very caring and kind man. He was ao proud of his children. They were his most treasured gifts. Tony will be truly missed. He touched our lives and we will all be better for it. "May the Perpetual Light shine upon him and us.

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