Alexander Kwiatkowski

Alexander Kwiatkowski obituary

Alexander Kwiatkowski

Alexander Kwiatkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Alexander "Alex" Kwiatkowski, age 87, of Paris, IL, formerly of Midlothian, IL passed away on September 12, 2025.

Extraordinary Father to John J. Kwiatkowski; Loving Grandfather to Kristina Lanzisero and Ania Kwiatkowski; Great-grandfather to Emery, Elena and Vito Lanzisero. Also survived by his grand-dog Sydney.

Alex was proceeded in death by his devoted wife, Barbara J. nee Mikos; his parents Josephine nee Ziccardi and Alexander Kwiatkowski, Sr. and his brothers Eugene, James and Michael Kwiatkowski.

He was a US Navy Veteran with 28 years service of distinction reaching the rank of SCPO Senior Chief.

Alex enjoyed fishing, sailing, travel and culinary feasting.

He loved and was deeply loved by his wife, son and family.

Funeral 10AM Thursday September 18, 2025 at

Hickey Memorial Chapel,

4201 W 147th Street, Midlothian IL

Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL

Visitation Wednesday September 17, 2025 2 – 8PM

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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