Walter P. Tabaczynski

Walter P. Tabaczynski "Uncle Wally" Hammond Walter P. Tabaczynski, age 83, of Hammond, IN joined our risen Lord on Easter Sunday morning, April 16, 2006. Walter is survived by his beloved wife, Genevieve (Dziengiel); and daughters: Sharon (Guy) Eveland, of Calumet City, Jacqueline (John) Bysong of Hammond, Marcia (Robert) Seman of Dyer; son, Ronald (Mary Beth) Tabaczynski of Hammond; grandchildren: Shannon (Jason) Ellis, of Lansing, Shawn (Natalie) Eveland of Lansing, Eric Goss of Daphne, AL, Lisa Goss of Hammond, Michael and Kara Seman of Dyer, and Matthew, Andrew and Daniel Tabaczynski of Hammond; great-grandchildren: Reagan Ellis and London Eveland, both of Lansing; his brother, Joseph (Joan) Tabaczynski of Calumet City; sister, Dolores (Daniel) Krcmaric of San Diego, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Josephine (Joseph) Revak of Dayton, OH. Walter was retired from American Maize Products in Hammond, IN, where he was known by his friends and coworkers as "Tabby." He was a World War II veteran who served as a tank commander in the Philippines where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Walter was a dedicated husband and father who, after raising four children, took great joy and pride in watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and play. He was loved by his many neighbors who gathered regularly at "Uncle Wally's" house in North Hammond to socialize and mark special occasions. He enjoyed listening to polka music and the company of his family and friends. Walter was a longtime resident of North Hammond and a parishioner at St. Casimir's in Hammond. He was a member of American Legion Post 369 in East Chicago, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democratic Club of Hammond, and the American Polka Association. He was a supporter and annual visitor at the Orchard Lake Schools Founders Day in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2006 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Avenue, Hammond (2 blocks East of Hohman, 1 block North of Gostlin) 10:00 a.m. Mass at St.Casimir Church with Rev. Stanley Dominik officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation at the Funeral Home Wednesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. The American Legion Allied Post 369 will hold Services Wed. at 6:00 p.m. and conduct Military Honors at the cemetery Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations to Orchard Lake Schools would be appreciated.