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Walter Sawosko Obituary
Walter J. Sawosko, age 81, of Westchester. Beloved husband of Rosemarie; loving father of Walter (Laurel) Sawosko and the late Deborah (the late
Stephen) Tomporowski; proud grandfather of three; dear brother of Alfreda Swearingin; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be recieved at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL. (2 blks W. of Mannheim Rd.) on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lying in state Friday May 16th from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1101 Manchester Ave., Westchester, IL. 60154. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated to Grace Lutheran Church. For further info call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Sawosko
Denise Hetzer (Farley class '76 and '80)
May 18, 2008
Dear Mrs. Sawosko, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your wonderful husband and teacher. I was lucky enough to have you as my science teacher at Britton School in Westchester and even trick or treated at your house for many years. Then going to PW had your husband as a gym teacher and Drivers ed. I think of you every October. You both really made a difference in my life.
Donald Gorski
May 16, 2008
Dear Mr. Sawosko,
I was honored to meet you at a Christmas Tournament you attended for your grand daughter held at Montini HS. I've told the story of how you asked me to put the trophies behind the scorers table so they wouldn't get damaged during play. I do believe the Eclipse won the game and your son and grand daughter earned the trophy.
I was also honored to know it was your tournament that I got to play in in 1974 with Willowbrook HS. Thank you for the brief meeting in this life.
In Christ's love.
Pam Kouimelis
May 16, 2008
Mrs. Sawosko and family,
I was truly saddened to hear of Mr. Sawosko's passing. He was a wonderful man, a great father, husband and teacher. I have so many fond memories of him and his humor when he taught me driver's ed. The patience of a saint. Your family has been in my prayers every day for the past years and now I will add Mr. Sawosko. The article about him in the Trib was a great tribute to a wonderful person. May you find joy in your memories.
Sincerely,
Pam & Gabby Kouimelis
Geoffery andGale Vaupell
May 15, 2008
Walt will be missed by all. Our sympathy goes out to Mrs Sawosko, Walt Jr. and family.
Geoffery and Gale Vaupell
May 15, 2008
Walt will be missed by all. Our sympathy goes out to Mrs. Sawosko, Walt Jr. and family.
George & Mary Rose Vincolese
May 14, 2008
Wally! Vician told us about your Dad passing. Mary Rose and I express our Condolences. He sounded like a GREAT GUY!! GEORGE!! PS We read the great article on him.
Javier and Tracey Chavarin
May 14, 2008
We were very sad to hear this news. Our sympathy goes out to Mrs. Sawasko, Walt Jr, Cricket and their girls.
Jim Cusack
May 14, 2008
What a great guy and much loved member of the Y Men's Club of La Grange. Walt will surely be missed by us all. Our annual tree sale will not be the same without his attention to detail and often administered sage advice! My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home Funeral Home
May 14, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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