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Dennis Kazinski Obituary

Kazinski, Dennis J. "SSG KAZ" Born to Eternal Life January 25, 2014, at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Lilley). Loving father of Michele Vega. Loving stepfather of Jeff (Misa) Quello, Lisa (Dave) Fuller, Rebecca ( Salvatore) Morgese, Joey, Jason and Justin. Papa of J.J. Vega, Joshua, Devin Ryan and Kevin. Loving brother of Carol Lee (Jim) Pietraszewski. Son-in-law of Dorothy Lilley. Brother-in-law of Kathy Rameriz. Uncle of Dennis (Patti) Pietraszewski, Michael (Melissa) Pietraszewski and Leslieann (Steve) Lesak. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dennis retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of service. Lifetime member of Polish Legion of American Veterans, Amvets Post 60, VFW Post 1318, Milwaukee Metro NCO Council and American Legion Post 0170. Visitation Thursday, January 30, at the Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Military Services at 7:00 PM followed by Funeral Services. Additional visitation Friday, January 31, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Funeral Home followed by a procession to Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove for Interment with Military Honors.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 28, 2014.

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Karen Kazinski

September 10, 2024

Miss you so much

Karen kazinski

January 22, 2024

Hey Dennis, I haven´t been out to visit you to often but I always have you on my mind. I can´t believe it´s been 10 years since you left. It´s still feels like yesterday. I miss you so much and things are not the same anymore at all. Have a few health issues of my own now. You have Bella with you now along with Charlie. They will take care of you. I love you

Karen kazinski

January 31, 2022

8 years ago today we all laid you to rest. What a hard day. Now you are with your mom and dad and sister. Complete and together again. Miss you deeply..

Meg

January 29, 2022

I never really got to say goodbye to Dennis, but it sounds like he had a wonderful life and partner by his side at the end. I'm grateful to know that. Dennis helped raise me, from when I was a baby to a teenager and, while those are not easy years, he was always incredibly kind to me and made me feel special. I am grateful for the time we had together, and am so sorry for his loss. Much love and light to his family .

Karen kazinski

April 3, 2021

Thankyou Brian for the awesome message and yes I am ok. It has been over 7 years and I hurt and miss him like it was yesterday. Hope you and your family are well.

Karen Kazinski

April 3, 2021

Hi hon.. Haven´t talked to you in awhile but here I am. Wishing you a Heavenly Birthday. I love and miss you so much. Also Happy Heavenly Easter

Brian Shimaitis

April 2, 2021

Kaz, you were my mentor, my friend and my comrade in arms. I think of you often and I miss our friendship. Karen, I hope you are well and thank you for being Kaz's wife!

karen kazinski

May 18, 2019

Thinking of you, I love and Miss you Karen

Karen Kazinski

May 6, 2018

Today is Sunday May 6th 2018 For some reason you are on my mind alot today. You are always in my thoughts but today is different. I had a very vivid dream of you last night and i even felt you next to me. I opened my eyes to say something to you but you were not there. Are you watching over me, or just want to say something . Whatever it may be i am here and i love to feel your presence always. Love and miss you. Sleep Well ! May God Bless You Always Your Wife

me and my love

Karen Kazinski

May 6, 2018

karen kazinski

November 12, 2017

Hi My Love, Happy Veterans Day 2017 I will come and visit you soon i want to put some Christmas flowers by you. I think about you everyday and say a prayer for you everynight. I must keep you in my thoughts daily it is the only way i can cope and i speak about you pretty much on a daily basis. I love you so much and Miss you terribly. xoxoxo Love Karen

Roger Rickert

January 27, 2016

A few Days ago I was missing you and started to remember things. You left me with so many good memories. Like the time you came home and were trying to sleep a hangover off. And Tonya age 3 and Naomi age 5 hid a Bird chirping Christmas ornament in your room. I don't know how many times you mumbled and got out of bed to look out the window and see if you could find the bird. We all still laugh at that every time the girls and I get together. As Bob Hope always said "Thanks for the Memories" "I'll see you when I see you"

Rest in Peace Hero, our Grateful Nation Salutes You. Welcome Home.

karen kazinski

January 25, 2016

HAPPY 2ND ANGELVERSARY MY LOVE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH

karen kazinski

January 25, 2016

Happy 2ndangelversaryandi miss you as muchas if it were day 1.I dont think i can ever move on.You took such a big part of me when you left.

karen kazinski

October 5, 2015

HI HONEY,ITS OCT NOW AND I WAS BY YOU AND PUT SOME FALL FLOWERS BY YOU, I WILL BE THERE ON VETERANS DAY FOR SURE LOVE AND MISS YOU OH SO VERY MUCH. KINDA HARD FOR ME WITHOUT YOU> LOVE YOU KAREN

karen kazinski

May 25, 2015

Another Memorial Day is here and your program was beautiful. I sat with michele and jj and becky and josh and devin put red white and blue pin wheels by you cause we all know how you liked those in your garden.Lisa and dave were there, but i know i dont have to tell you all .I love you to pieces. Rest now and i will visit soon and write to you. your wife

karen kazinski

April 4, 2015

Happy Heavenly Birthday My Love. You will forever be in my heart until we meet again. I love you so much and miss you terribly. Rest well my love, your wife xoxoxoox

Rest in Peace Hero our Grateful Nation Salutes You,,,, Welcome Home

Roger Rickert

January 26, 2015

Your loss is felt every where I look, Karen, Carol, all your friends and Loved ones. Your loss is felt in my heart. You were always my Hero and now you're not there. We will all be united again some day. There will be no hurt nor pain. I love and miss you.
Rest in Peace Hero our Grateful Nation Salutes You,,,, Welcome Home

karen kazinski

January 24, 2015

I cant believe it has been a year. I still cant comprehend all of this. I come and visit you often and i trually believe you know.I miss and love you so much and wish i could turn back the time.

Roger Rickert

November 11, 2014

Happy Veterans Day Denny, thank you for your service

karen kazinski

November 9, 2014

Hi Hun, getting cold out now and i am thinking about you. Veteran"s day is close and i wanted you to know that i will be coming to honor you and all your friends,i will never forget this day. we all miss and love you. HAPPY VETERANS DAY

karen kazinski

July 20, 2014

Hello,woke up this morning thinking of you.Heard a song on the radio that we both liked alot,made me think of you more with tears in my eyes.Dont get me wrong i think about you everyday,just that some days are harder then others. love you, your wife

karen kazinski

July 8, 2014

Thinking of you alot lately, miss you more and more each passing day. I love you so much. Your wife xoxoxo

karen kazinski

May 26, 2014

Happy Memorial Day my love,i enjoyed spending the day with you today,we couldnt talk but i know you knew i was there. Rest now my love.

May 25, 2014

I was standing in front of the Band today doing the ceremonies at Southern Wisconsin Veterans' Memorial Cemetery . . . when they mentioned that Dennis had passed. I somehow hadn't heard . . . Dennis, everything you did to develop things at SWVMC was great. I'll miss seeing you in the NCO Council Color Guard. Rest well, my friend.

Mike VanPelt
Milwaukee American Legion Band

Roger Rickert

May 4, 2014

As I passed the TV I noticed that th Kentucky Derby was on. It reminded me of the time that Nancy, Willie and the kids stopped to see you on the way back from Ft Rucker. The horse in the back seat of the car in front of us, the bowling, boy you were good at that. Happier times and fondest of memories. Denny circle Karen in your love and guide her down this journey we call life until we all me again. Love you and miss you Denny. Roger

karen kazinski

April 30, 2014

I love you and miss you, having a real hard time with this im not sure if this part of me will ever heal.

karen kazinski

April 29, 2014

Just sitting here thinking of you. love karen

Roger Rickert

April 4, 2014

Happy Heavenly Birthday Denny, tried to call your cell today like so many years before. Rest in Peace Denny our Grateful Nation Salutes You.... Welcome Home
Love
rjr

Roger RIckert

March 9, 2014

i think about you a lot Denny, you were one of a kind. I'm glad that in my journey of this thing we call life that I had the opportunity for our paths to to cross. I will miss our phone call on your birthday. I will have to call Karen on your birthday now.
Love You
rjr

March 8, 2014

I love you

February 28, 2014

Happy Anniversary to my husband,I love and miss you so much.

YOUR WIFE

February 7, 2014

I MISS YOU SO

YOUR WIFE

February 7, 2014

To My husband, the time is passing by now without you here with me,i dont understand how or why you left so suddenly,but i know your at ease. Just remember i Love you and i know you loved me and You once told me that you were going to build a battalion in the sky and i know you can do it, because you are a forever soldier. R.I.P MY LOVE

February 4, 2014

I shall always remember Sgt Kaz as a great NCO: the true backbone of the service, custodian of our countrys' defense, responsible for mission and soldiers; Logistician, member of the Quartermaster Corp and superb supply sergeant-we crossed paths in the Reserve when he was with the Calvary Unit in Madison, the 84th Division in Racine and then we built a Battalion together (2nd Bn, 4 Bde, 85th Division)in Madison from 1993-1997. He was a proud NCO who possessed all the great traits of a soldier- Duty, Honor, Country, Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Serve, and Personal Courage. Thanks Sgt Kaz for the best gift "your friendship". Rest in Peace my friend, Julie Reis, Maj Retired

Sharen Pease

January 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
Sharen Pease

Nicholas Lyons

January 30, 2014

Rest in piece Dennis. You will be missed by all of us at the farm.

January 30, 2014

RIP KAZ. Until we meet again my Brother. SFC AUSTIN

Roger Rickert

January 29, 2014

Roger Rickert

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Roger Rickert

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Roger Rickert

January 29, 2014

January 28, 2014

I was so sorry to hear that Dennis had passed. I do have lots of memories of him I used to sit and talk to him for hours and he always gave me good advise along with tons of laughs.Although it's been years since ive talked to him,I ran into a little trouble in my personal life, he again opened his heart and his home to me and offered me a place to stay I will always remember you Dennis and cherish all the times. Love PeeWee RIP to one of the best men I had the privelge to call my friend.

Lisa Fuller

January 28, 2014

I still can't believe you are gone you were an amazing stepdad and a wonderful loving caring papa to my boys they loved you so much !!! You truly will be missed ...... Love you always

Dave Rickert

January 28, 2014

You will be missed

kathy ramirez

January 28, 2014

Dennis..i know you made a big impact in a lot of lives and will be truly missed by many. you were dedicated way beyond to your service to the military I will miss seeing you and I remember the mornings when I stopped by and you would be in your garage listening to your music I am honored to call you my brother in law R.I.P DENNIS you were a good man and give Charlie a pat on the head for me.... god bless you

Rest in Peace SSG KAZ our Grateful Nation Salutes You.... Welcome Home

Roger & Fran Rickert

January 27, 2014

I have thought about the times we shared, so many times the last few days. From the early days of the Knickbocker hotel, to the days we lived together in Racine. You were the go to guy for anything, military or otherwise. You cared so much for your fellow man. By your example we must all try to live our lives that way. I could always count on you to have my back regardless of what it was. I will miss you terribly Denny. We will meet again someday. Until then you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
I Salute you SSG KAZ.
Welcome Home and God Bless you.
Love
Roger & Fran

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Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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