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Roy Koutsky Obituary

Roy James Koutsky passed away in his home in Palm Bay, Florida on Monday, Feb. 15th 2016 at the age of 53. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen; his parents George and Joan Koutsky of Park Forest, Il; his 3 brothers Kim (Betty), Scott (Aroon), Lee (Anne Stuckel) and the rest of his family and friends. Roy enjoyed following Chicago sports teams all of his life, but his real love was music and his drums. He will be remembered for his wit, humor and general love of life. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 22, 2016.

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Mark Balthazar

April 30, 2016

A shout out to his beloved White Sox and Bears! We'll all miss you, Roy, wherever you may be.

Richard Garcia

April 18, 2016

Hello. I am someone who was a friend of Roy's when he lived in Hollywood, California and actually was a roommate of his for a year or maybe 2. I am so sorry to find out he has passed away. Roy was a very nice person and very easy to get along with. I never had a problem with him. Again, I am so sorry.

Marion Pacheco

March 26, 2016

I'd been friends with Roy for several years -- we enjoyed each other humor and wit. His love and devotion to his family will probably not surprise you, but it was unusual for me to see. He told me all about his parents traveling, driving every summer to wherever, and he worried about them, until they got back home safely. He told me all about his "big bros" -- and he loved each of you for your strengths, and your weaknesses. He was a caring and compassionate man. He was also incredibly handy -- for example, he built a sound-proofed room so he wouldn't bother anyone when he was drumming. I know he's fine now, much more comfortable than he was; but I miss him.

Marion Chase Pacheco
783 Brittany Dr Apt D
Indialantic, FL 32903

John Callahan

March 13, 2016

Thoughts to Roy's family. Great memories of Roy at Dominick's Foods and Rich South HS.-
John Callahan

Cynthia Cordell

February 25, 2016

Met this wonderfully gifted and intelliget man this past September. We both celebrated our birthdays in October by exchanging small gifts and giving each other cause to laugh out loud about this crazy world and all the wonderful people in it. He was kind and considerate. Compassionate to a fault almost. He is and will be missed. He is now at peace. My dear friend.

February 24, 2016

We will all miss the way our little brother Roy always wanted to have us pitch the baseball to him, or put a record on the stereo player when he was only two years old. Roy was always creative, intelligent, funny, and interesting to hear from. I'm already missing what he would have come up with to entertain us with next.
Scott Koutsky, Orland Park, IL

Jim Moss

February 24, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Koutsky, Kim, Scott, and Lee,
Sorry to read about Roy's passing.
I remember Roy as the "little brother" with an abundance of
energy, creativity, and quick wit.
Sorry for your loss.

Pam McCurry

February 23, 2016

Roy was one of a kind. One of the wittiest and most creative people I have known. I loved his crazy emails about the Bulls or the Bears or some new song he had found. He will be missed and will always be loved.

February 23, 2016

Dear George and Joan, We were sorry to see that your Son Roy passed away. Please accept our sympathy to you and your family. Frank & Mary Ann Brabec

Kim Koutsky

February 23, 2016

We will miss his crazy cards, long phone calls and witty emails that came almost daily. Never one to follow the crowd Roy blazed his own trail. Will miss you brother.

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