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Peter Gorski Obituary

Peter J. Gorski, beloved husband of Karen K.; loving father of Justin, Jeffrey, and Janna; dear brother of Lou, James and Virginia Wlezien. Funeral service Tuesday, September 17, 10 a.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect. Interment All Saints. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. 847-394-2336.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 16, 2002.

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Robert Duus

December 12, 2019

Dear Karen & Family
A time of change has come to your Familly a one of great loss to which there is no replacement in life
Peter was a great friend of mine, from his talents in Magic to his guitar playing but most of all his ability as a Magician to which he always amazed me with You will be missed as one of my Best Friend
and always amazed me was Peters Magic
From Niles ILL

The Jenssen Family

October 14, 2002

Dear Karen, Justin, Jeff, and Janna,

We are truely sorry for your loss we will keep you in our thoguhts and prayers. And if tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane I know you guys would walk right up to Heaven and bring Peter home again.



Lots of Love, the Jenssen Fmamily

Herb, Deborah, Krystle, and Veronica

Nestor & Sally Haluzak

September 29, 2002

It will be the little things

that you will remember

the quiet moments, the smiles,

the laughter.

And although it may

seem hard right now,

it will be the memory

of these little things

that help to push away the pain

and bring the smiles back again.



Pete will always be in our hearts. We will always remember what a great friend he was to us.



Karen, Justin, Jeff and Janna we are always here for you. You have our deepest sympathy.

Mike Wlezien

September 27, 2002

Legend has it, that when a Magician dies on Friday the 13th, that his being and soul shines forever in his family. Justin showed us this in the memoriam he gave at the funeral home. Jeff showed us this in strength and assistance. Janna showed us this with care and sympathy. All of these were traits that Pete possesed. He loved his wife, family, brothers and sister, and through them his legacy will pass.

Virginia Wlezien

September 27, 2002

To my brother Peter, I miss you very much and think of you everyday in things I see and things I remember, but most of all I think of you when I look up at the stars at night and wonder which one you picked to shine with. You always were and will be my shining star.

To my brother Peter's family: Karen Justin, Jeff and Janna. Always remember that Peter is there no matter where you are or what you are doing he will be there. To watch over you and guide you for he will always be a part of you. And that he loved you all with all his heart as do I. If you need me I will be there. Love Virginia

Karen, Justin, Jeff & Janna Gorski

September 22, 2002

Hi Dad! We are the first to sign your guestbook. We miss you! Please watch over us. We'll see you again in the far future. WE LOVE YOU! -Your Family

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