Obituary of Bernard Przybysz

Przybysz, Bernard Andrew Age 79, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, Sunday, September 9, 2012, after a courageous two-year battle against cancer. He was born February 4, 1933 in Joliet, IL to the late Alice (nee Fisher) and Anthony Przybysz. A U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Beloved husband Of JoAnn (nee Figlewski); Loving father of Kathryn (Terry) Rogers of Metamora, MI, Elaine Litwiller of Davis, IL, Lynn (Wayne) Boyle of Palmetto, FL and Michael (Michelle) Przybysz of Jefferson, GA. Proud grandfather of Eric and Kelsey Rogers; Amber Litwiller, Ryan Von Hoff, Austin, Forrest and Olivia Przybysz. Dear brother of Irene Swiersz and the late Henry Przybysz, fond brother-in-law of Edmund (Mary Kay) Figlewski; cherished uncle of Mary Kay Skwarek and many nieces and nephews. Bernie was a retired engineer having been employed by Kemlite Corp. and Provena Health. He held multiple patents and had a very cognitive approach to troubleshooting and facilitating tasks. He was an avid collector, "more is better" was his motto, and the extreme do-it-yourselfer could find whatever he or she needed in Bernie's garage. He also had a knack for finding a great deal, whether or not the product or service was needed at the time. Although another source of excitement for Bernie, was counting the days until wintering in Florida, nothing made him happier than spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services for Bernard A. Przybysz will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Communiy Hospice or the Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave., Ste. 1066, Washington D.C. 20005, would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet For information (815) 741-5500