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for WILLIAM SWIECA
Lori Robb
November 18, 2019
Bill and I dated December of 1992 until June 1993. We ended up breaking up but I still remember him so vividly. We were both very in love with each other but we are both very young. I talked to him 5 years later while he also still work for osei pruning I still miss you Bill and I always will you still coming my dreams. We both worked in Des Plaines I worked at Prudential Insurance he worked at Xerox. We met at the bar called ribs. It was right below the Rosemont Illinois police. When he first saw me he gave me his number but I didn't call him back after 6 months I looked in my business drawer and saw his card and called him. We were very much in love for a very short time. He had a lot of long-term goals and I'm glad to see that he made it to New York City cuz I knew that was a big goal for Bill. I only wish I had seen him one last time.
Sonny & Julie Swieca
September 1, 2019
Here it is many years later that we lost Billy,and yet it feels like yesterday.Billy"s laughter and humor will always be with us and put a smile on our faces.He will always be missed but never forgotten.
Tom Strumpf
March 23, 2012
Bill was full of life and energy. Maybe that is why he loved turtles. It reminds us to slow down and enjoy what we've got. I'll miss you buddy.
Paul Bellucci
November 1, 2011
Just found out about Bill while looking up his number since I have not heard from him in a while. Words simply cannot express the emptiness I feel inside knowing that Bill has passed. I am shocked and truly saddened and my deepest sympathies are with your family. I will always cherish the MANY great memories and years spent with my best friend. He is already sorely missed.
JoAnne Hesch
September 28, 2011
Bill,
It was great knowing you when I was 21 and then reconnecting with you twenty years later. You were always a great guy and I will miss you. I will always remember "Birdy Thirty" :)
Your big heart and friendship will always be missed!
Dave Goldenberg
September 11, 2011
Your friends
September 10, 2011
Bill, our sadness from your move back to Chicago has been replaced with grief--and disbelief--from knowing that you're gone for good now. But you'll always hold a special place in our hearts and we're better for having known you.
Be happy...
The Gang on West 87th Street in New York
Stoop parties were always more fun with you, Bill!
Kathy Kleiver
September 10, 2011
West 87th Street isn't the same without you, Bill!
Kathy Kleiver
September 10, 2011
September 9, 2011
Bill and Harriet,
Very sorry to hear of your great loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We also have lost an adult son, cherish all the memories.
Bill and Priscilla Bortman. (friend of your brother John)
Richard & Gail Ermilio
September 9, 2011
Dear Bill and Harriet,
Gail and I have just learned of Billy's passing. We are so terribly shocked and truly sorry for your loss. Please know that you and Billy are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sincere sympathy and love at this most difficult time.
Elizabeth Muniak-Rajman
September 9, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Swieca,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your son Bill. Bill has touched so many people’s lives with his giving and kind heart, great sense of humor, his wit and his charm. I befriended Bill in elementary school and have so many wonderful memories that I will never forget. He will be missed. I am very blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Violet Cummins
September 8, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Swieca - Bill will truly be missed by all of his friends. I remember him well from growing up in the Cragin neighborhood. He was always happy, joking around, and always had a smile on his face. I am very fortunate for having the opportunity to reconnect with him over the last few months. May God give you the strength to work through your grief until the day you meet again.
To my friend and brother you brought so much joy to my life.
Mike DiGennaro
September 8, 2011
September 8, 2011
Bill and Harriet.... we just got the news and we are keeping you so close in our prayers. The loss is tremendous but the joy he brought to all those around was a gift! Our love is with you,
Rich and Kit
Angela Ohren
September 8, 2011
Dear Bill and Harriet... you are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you both very much. Love, Angela, Amber, Georgia
Francine Swieca
September 8, 2011
Dear Bill & Harriet there are no words to express the feeling of loss I know you feel in your hearts. Except that Billy brought joy to so many. You both must be very proud of him. He will always be loved and cherished in many hearts including mine forever.
Francine
Uwe & Renee Stueckrad
September 8, 2011
Our condolences to Bill and Harriet non your loss.
Carol Killgore
September 7, 2011
Auntie Harriet and Uncle Bill, I'm not even sure what to say other than I love you and what a wonderful Cousin we had in Billy. He seemed to have touch many many people and will have wonderful lasting memories. Love Carol, Steve and Kacie.
Eva (Karwaczka) Nowak
September 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Swieca family and my fellow classmates from St. James. Bill, you will be greatly missed.
Sonny & Julie Swieca
September 7, 2011
Bill and Harriet there are no words to express our feelings.We have lost a treasure that can't be replaced.
Renea Ziemba
September 7, 2011
Bill..... it was such a pleasure to re-connect with you over the last few years. Who would have ever thought the little blond headed kid who walked into the doors of St James all those many years ago would make such an impact of my life but you sure did.
It was an honor to be your friend. You were a class act, one of a kind and I will miss our daily texts, emails, chats and phone calls. You were always there with a smile and a witty comment.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel.
Your memories will live on forever in my heart forever.
So until we meet again STO LAT my friend!!!!! MISS YOU....
Christine Jankowski/Esparza
September 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to the Swieca family, knew Bill in grade school read with him at our 1981 graduation mass , will miss jim dearly he always took time to talk to me on facebook and put a smile on my face , he will be so missed.
Bill, thank you for being a part of my life..a super great friend, a brother. We had fun times. I will miss you so much. Until we meet again!!
Elizabeth Obniski Walczak
September 7, 2011
Good times
Yola (Yolusia) Muniak-Buczkowski
September 7, 2011
I feel truly blessed to have reconnected with Bill, a.k.a. BOLEK. We enjoyed so many good times in such a short period of time. He was becoming the brother I never had.
Bill, thanks for the laughs and sharing your "whacky" stories. Your legacy, "King Boleslaw" will live on in the hearts of everybody who had the pleasure of meeting you. You have left an indelible mark on my life and a special place in my heart. Visiting Rolling Stones and TBK (BTK) will never be the same.
To Bill's parents and family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy. Bill was such an unique person that no words are adequate. I will miss him immensely, his smile and contagious laugh. RIP Bill
September 7, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Swieca family during this difficult time. I knew William in grade school at St. James. Bill, we be greatly missed by all who have known him. Michele Wilgus-Pabst, Hanover Park, IL
Bill was truly the light in so many peoples hearts. He was an incredible friend & an amazing person. I will truly MISS U dear freind!!!!!
Renea Ziemba
September 7, 2011
Jason Davis
September 7, 2011
Bill,
It was truly an honor knowing you and having you as a friend! You will truly be missed! Thank you for enlightening my life.
Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge) Park Ridge Chapel
September 7, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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