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for Paul Pustelnik
Andrea Basting
September 2, 2019
Paul honestly changed my life. He gave me opportunities no one else had and became my mentor. He gave me courage to pursue what I really wanted out of life. We would have conversations about what's important in life and how to better ourselves. I was devastated when I found out about this - many months later, by chance. (a price to pay for getting off facebook) Paul was a pleasure to work with and a truly kind, loving soul. My heart breaks for his children and I am heartbroken that he is no longer here on earth with us. I am heartbroken I cannot reach out for guidance. I am heartbroken at the pain of the best of us. I hope you have found peace, Paul.
Deanna Marchetti Sukolowsky
May 15, 2018
I still can't quite wrap my mind or my heart around this. Paul was in my life because of work, but my friend by choice. He just made you look at things in a different way. I love his stories about all his "Forest Gump" moments. He used to gush about those kids. My heart breaks for them. I hope you can all learn to find peace in the memories you've shared together.
Ciro Sanchez
April 28, 2018
Paul was a member at my fitness studio. He was a hard worker and passionate about fitness. He brought me business and let me train his family. I am shocked to hear this. My condolences go out to his entire family.
Albert Cadiz
April 21, 2018
Paul was a good friend full of humor at NIU. I was in the Marching Band with him. Condolences and love to all of you.
Karen Nolan (Ahern)
April 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family at this time. I grew up as part of your family and will always remember Paul as the older brother I never had. Between grade school, high school, band and so many vacations, I was blessed to have him in my life growing up. May he rest in peace.
Charlene Steele
April 17, 2018
My sincere condolences to Pauls loved ones. I worked with him at Warm Boot and kept in touch on Facebook. I will always remember his smile and laugh. He was always willing to help anyone with anything. I will miss his posts on Facebook. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Molly Nechvatal
April 16, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Pustelnik family. Paul's love, energy, and optimism will live on through the many people whose lives he touched. May his light shine on.
Mike Pavlik
April 16, 2018
I am so shocked and sorry to hear this. My condolences to all his loved ones.
Melanie Crane
April 14, 2018
I will always remember how encouraging and kind Paul was to our daughter. He went out of his way to lift her up and cheer her on when no one else would. He was very generous and warm hearted. I only have good memories. My prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.
Carol Golab
April 14, 2018
I am very sorry Mary Lou . . .I know there is not too much to say. God bless and will keep Paul in my prayers along with Greg.
Glenn Kaupert
April 13, 2018
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I worked with him for years @ the Chicago Tribune. His professionalism and humor were his trademark. It was a joy to see him & make some images with family members again at the Tribune Tower tour recently.
Kari McGlinnen
April 13, 2018
Pustelnik family, please accept my condolences. Paul worked with me and others way back at warm'boot, ltd. His memory brings a smile to my face. He was a joyful person and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Pauline Adelman
April 13, 2018
Dear family of Paul J. Pustelnik, I am sending you sincere condolences at this time of sadness with thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Respectfully, Pauline V. Adelman(Wierzgac)
Linda Stehno
April 13, 2018
I worked with Paul in the late 80's and early 90's. I kept up with Paul through Facebook and LinkedIn. It was a wonderful to see how happy and fulfilled he was in his life. Paul always brought joy and fun every time we worked together. My deepest condolences to his family, he will be most heartily missed.
Margaret Garrity
April 12, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear that Paul has passed. It was because of Paul that I had a career at the Chicago Tribune. I worked with Paul in the late 1980s at Warm Boot and from there, he went to the Tribune. As the paper headed into the internet, he joined that team and I was his replacement in the Multimedia department. I always thanked him for my career there. He was a kind, warm hearted man with lots of ambition and love for life. Prayers for him and his family.
Carol Elzinga-Dicksen
April 12, 2018
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Paul was such a huge part of my college years. I will always remember his huge smile and big heart!
Laura Ell
April 12, 2018
I'm just so very sorry for this incredible loss. I always felt connected to Paul - no matter how much time passed. My favorite memories goes way back when we were kids and used to play tennis at the park together. He was such a kind and funny guy - always so honest and caring. I was lucky to see him recently - last summer I took my son and his friend to the Renaissance Fair and out of all the people there, I saw Paul and his son. It was so great seeing him. I will miss him not being on this earth. RIP dearest Paul.
Michael Burne4tte
April 12, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
God Speed Paul
Rosa & Carmen Passi
April 12, 2018
Please accept deepest sympathy from the Passi Family!! Paul was a friend and nice young man!! May he RIP!!!
Peter Deeman
April 12, 2018
Paul left us way too early. We were band mates in high school, and roommates at NIU. His sense of humor was contagious, and he was a great artist. Best memory....he converted all the doors on our dorm floor into beer cans with hand drawn designs. It was good to reconnect via Facebook over the past 5 years or so. He got into running, and started a business...great guy. He'll be missed by many.
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