Edward J. Baj

Edward J. Baj obituary, West Chicago, IL

Edward J. Baj

Edward Baj Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel on Jan. 17, 2025.
Edward J. Baj, of Bloomingdale, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on January 13, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Jan and Tekla Baj.
Ed, as his family and friends called him, was known for his warmth, caring heart, generosity, and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Wanda Baj; daughter, Kimberly Rodriguez and her husband Ivan; daughter, Jennifer Baj; sister, Janina Baj; and niece, Terese Poulos Liotta and her husband Eric.
Ed will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all that knew him as they remember the way he brought kindness, joy and laughter into each day.
Family and friends to gather Friday, January 24th for a memorial visitation 4PM to 8PM with a Celebration of Life 6:30PM at
DuPage Funeral Chapel
951 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Those who cannot attend the Celebration of Life in person can view the service through the following online streaming link:
https://vimeo.com/event/4853654/539aaebfa2
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DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel

951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185

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