Ryszard Lewandowski

Ryszard Lewandowski obituary, Chicago, IL

Ryszard Lewandowski

Ryszard Lewandowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Ryszard Lewandowski, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025.
Born January 21, 1947 to the late Bronislaw and the late Helena Lewandowski, Ryszard was the beloved husband of Bozena for 44 years; loving father of Bartlomiej (Ewelina), Michal, and Jakub; cherished grandfather of David and Sophia; and dear son-in-law of Lucyna (the late Stanislaw) Bolek.
In 1997, Ryszard and Boena brought their family to the United States in search of the best life possible for their three sons.
Their incredible determination, hard work, and spirit even through the most difficult times serve as an inspiration to future generations of the family.
Throughout his life, Ryszard worked countless hours while also making time to remodel the family home, repair the family cars, and help others whenever he could.
Ryszard lead by example in showing what a great husband, father, and grandfather is capable of.
Ryszard will be remembered as a shining example of the sacrifices of immigrant families. In leaving behind his life in Poland and providing until the very end, he succeeded in ensuring that his family had every possible opportunity to succeed.
Visitation Sunday, March 9, 2024 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Funeral Monday, March 10, 2025 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Constance Church, 5843 W. Strong St., Chicago. Mass of the Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.
Previous Events
Visitation
MAR 9. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT)
Muzyka & Son Funeral Home
5776 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
Funeral Mass
MAR 10. 10:00 AM (CT)
St. Constance Catholic Church
5843 W. Strong St.
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