William S. Wilczynski age 67 of Merrillville passed away on Saturday January 8 2011 at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his significant other Roddie Pavichevich 5 children: Steve (Kristi) Wilczynski of GA Pam (Dan) Howe of Chicago IL John (Sharon) Wilczynski of Carmel IN Julie (Dominic) Catarello of ValparaisoContinue Reading
William S. Wilczynski age 67 of Merrillville passed away on Saturday January 8 2011 at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his significant other Roddie Pavichevich 5 children: Steve (Kristi) Wilczynski of GA Pam (Dan) Howe of Chicago IL John (Sharon) Wilczynski of Carmel IN Julie (Dominic) Catarello of Valparaiso Janie (Jason) Canner of IL 12 grandchildren: Katie Anna and David Wilczynski Harper and Sydney Howe Ella Wilczynski Alex (Chris) Anderson Jake Mia and Sam Catarello Max and Will Canner 1 Great-grandson Jackson Anderson 2 brothers: Gene (Mary Ann) Wilczynski of Crown Point and Joe (Sharon) Wilczynski of WI former wife Jan Wilczynski many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Julia Wilczynski. Bill was the Vice President and Chief Estimator at Master Tile for over 40 years. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School and attended Butler University where he played football. He was a Gold Card Member of the Gary Sportsman Club and a member of the Calumet Athletic Officials Association and Lake County Athletic Officials Association. He officiated football basketball and volleyball and was a past president of the Merrillville Little League. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #430. Family and Friends may call Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway Merrillville IN) on Saturday January 15 2011 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a memorial service starting at 7:00 P.M. Memorials preferred to Annual Sportsmanship Dinner Committee 322 Indianapolis Blvd. Suite 201 Schererville IN 46375.
Rick Yover
left a message on January 19, 2011:
Roddie and family--Sorry to learn of Bills passing--My prayers are with you and his family! May he rest in peace.
Barb & Tom Layton
left a message on January 19, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the words in Psalms 46:1 give you hope and comfort.
Dennis and Trish Crane
left a message on January 16, 2011:
With deepest sympathies to Bills family.
James Wilk & Family
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We will miss you cousin. May the Lord bless you and keep you and your family.
Ted and Lin Zapinski
left a message on January 15, 2011:
WERE VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING AND WANT TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JAN AND CHILDREN. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Gil & Sandy Layman
left a message on January 15, 2011:
Dear Wilczynski Family Our deepest sympathy to everyone on your loss. Bill was a special friend going back many years... So many good times with our families. May your memories always be a comfort to you. Love to all Gil Sandy & Family
Bill & Carole Fratzke
left a message on January 15, 2011:
God bless you and your family at this sad time.
Jim & Sally Burns
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We always enjoyed talking with Bill usualy at Master Tile while he was helping us with a selection. He was always so friendly. Our conversations always seemed to revolve around sports his brother Gene or his and our children. He was a wonderful guy and certainly will be missed.
Jim & Sally Burns
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We always enjoyed talking with Bill usually at Master Tile while making a selection. He was always so friendly. Our conversations usually revolved around sports his brother Gene or his and our children. He was a wonderful guy and certainly will be missed.
Bob Israel
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Bills smile said it all! He almost always was happy and easy going. It was a pleasure to see him in the store on my visits. We always talked about sports. When he was a ref or when his son played in Akron.Bill got to know Chicago Rest. when one of the kids was living near downtown. We compared note on places we liked. For Gene and everyone in the Wilczynski family and the extended Master Tile family Bill will be missed by all. I feel like I lost a friend. Bob Israel
Karyn Custer-Jankowski
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Uncle Bill was just a dear good man. Love to his family - I know he will be greatly missed.
Amy Otten
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Janie/Julie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your dad was always so kind to me and always made me laugh. I know he will be missed.
Butch and Cookie Galka
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Roddie and family We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great person and will be missed by many people. We hope your faith family and friends will help you through this difficult time. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Cissie Saylor
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Pam so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Cis
Ken & Judy Haupt
left a message on January 12, 2011:
Many thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill was a good friend.
Andrea Law
left a message on January 11, 2011:
To The Wilczwnski Family: My memories of your Father goes as far back as the Merrillville Little League days. Watching your Father and Mother arrive with the toe-headed Wilczwnski clan was a sight to see. Later in life I could call your Father a friend. I know there are many others that could share this same story. I have always thought of him as a great man with integrity that walked through life proud of his family. I truly loved and respected him. My heart has been very heavy with sadness for all of you since I learned of your Fathers illness and passing. I am very sorry for the loss of him and the loss that so many others in his life are feeling at this time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love Andrea Law
Tom May
left a message on January 11, 2011:
I wish the family the very best. Knew him for many years and officiated many games with him. High character man who exhibited only the best to all around him. he will be missed.
Laurene Malish
left a message on January 11, 2011:
Dear JohnSharon & Ella We have you all in our prayers and hearts. It is always a difficult time when we lose someone so close to us. You will be able to cherish and carry your memories in your mind heart and soul to help your heal with time. May his memory be Eternal We love you WaltLaurene Malish & Family
Dave Templin
left a message on January 10, 2011:
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Bill. He officiated many of my football games at Lew Wallace through the 80s and early 90s while I served as head coach. He was always polite and a true gentleman and he managed the games and players in a professional manner. Bill was an asset the Calumet Athletic Officials Association and he will be missed.
RobJenniferAmandaCassidy Davidson
left a message on January 10, 2011:
SharonJohn Ella and family Our prayers are with you all and pray for God to give you the strength during this difficult time. May the grace of God keep you strong and know that your Dad is at peace now. Our Love to you all...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carla Grasso
left a message on January 10, 2011:
John Sharon Ella and family I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. My prayers have been with all of you since I heard he was sick. May God watch over everyone this upcoming week and always. I also pray that beautiful memories of this past Christmas and Mr. Wilcynskis life will comfort you in the days to come. Love Carla
Michelle Kelling
left a message on January 10, 2011:
John Sharon and Ella Steve Pam Janie Julie and families Roddie and Jan... Our deepest condolences to all of you regarding Bills passing...he was always so kind and loving to us and we considered him a part of our family. His struggle of the last several months has ended and he has moved on to a glorious new beginning. Our hope for each of you is that time faith and your wonderful memories of Bill will ease the loss and sadness that you feel so deeply right now. May Bill and all of you be granted peace. Fondly Michelle Joe Nicholas James and David Kelling
Stan Annette Robert and Cj Carlisle
left a message on January 9, 2011:
John Sharon and Ella We were so sorry to hear about your Dad John. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. With much love from the Carlisles
Wilczynski Kids
left a message on January 9, 2011:
We love you Dad!
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Rick Yover
left a message on January 19, 2011:
Roddie and family--Sorry to learn of Bills passing--My prayers are with you and his family! May he rest in peace.
Barb & Tom Layton
left a message on January 19, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the words in Psalms 46:1 give you hope and comfort.
Dennis and Trish Crane
left a message on January 16, 2011:
With deepest sympathies to Bills family.
James Wilk & Family
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We will miss you cousin. May the Lord bless you and keep you and your family.
Ted and Lin Zapinski
left a message on January 15, 2011:
WERE VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING AND WANT TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JAN AND CHILDREN. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Gil & Sandy Layman
left a message on January 15, 2011:
Dear Wilczynski Family Our deepest sympathy to everyone on your loss. Bill was a special friend going back many years... So many good times with our families. May your memories always be a comfort to you. Love to all Gil Sandy & Family
Bill & Carole Fratzke
left a message on January 15, 2011:
God bless you and your family at this sad time.
Jim & Sally Burns
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We always enjoyed talking with Bill usualy at Master Tile while he was helping us with a selection. He was always so friendly. Our conversations always seemed to revolve around sports his brother Gene or his and our children. He was a wonderful guy and certainly will be missed.
Jim & Sally Burns
left a message on January 15, 2011:
We always enjoyed talking with Bill usually at Master Tile while making a selection. He was always so friendly. Our conversations usually revolved around sports his brother Gene or his and our children. He was a wonderful guy and certainly will be missed.
Bob Israel
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Bills smile said it all! He almost always was happy and easy going. It was a pleasure to see him in the store on my visits. We always talked about sports. When he was a ref or when his son played in Akron.Bill got to know Chicago Rest. when one of the kids was living near downtown. We compared note on places we liked. For Gene and everyone in the Wilczynski family and the extended Master Tile family Bill will be missed by all. I feel like I lost a friend. Bob Israel
Karyn Custer-Jankowski
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Uncle Bill was just a dear good man. Love to his family - I know he will be greatly missed.
Amy Otten
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Janie/Julie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your dad was always so kind to me and always made me laugh. I know he will be missed.
Butch and Cookie Galka
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Roddie and family We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great person and will be missed by many people. We hope your faith family and friends will help you through this difficult time. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Cissie Saylor
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Pam so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Cis
Ken & Judy Haupt
left a message on January 12, 2011:
Many thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill was a good friend.
Andrea Law
left a message on January 11, 2011:
To The Wilczwnski Family: My memories of your Father goes as far back as the Merrillville Little League days. Watching your Father and Mother arrive with the toe-headed Wilczwnski clan was a sight to see. Later in life I could call your Father a friend. I know there are many others that could share this same story. I have always thought of him as a great man with integrity that walked through life proud of his family. I truly loved and respected him. My heart has been very heavy with sadness for all of you since I learned of your Fathers illness and passing. I am very sorry for the loss of him and the loss that so many others in his life are feeling at this time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love Andrea Law
Tom May
left a message on January 11, 2011:
I wish the family the very best. Knew him for many years and officiated many games with him. High character man who exhibited only the best to all around him. he will be missed.
Laurene Malish
left a message on January 11, 2011:
Dear JohnSharon & Ella We have you all in our prayers and hearts. It is always a difficult time when we lose someone so close to us. You will be able to cherish and carry your memories in your mind heart and soul to help your heal with time. May his memory be Eternal We love you WaltLaurene Malish & Family
Dave Templin
left a message on January 10, 2011:
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Bill. He officiated many of my football games at Lew Wallace through the 80s and early 90s while I served as head coach. He was always polite and a true gentleman and he managed the games and players in a professional manner. Bill was an asset the Calumet Athletic Officials Association and he will be missed.
RobJenniferAmandaCassidy Davidson
left a message on January 10, 2011:
SharonJohn Ella and family Our prayers are with you all and pray for God to give you the strength during this difficult time. May the grace of God keep you strong and know that your Dad is at peace now. Our Love to you all...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carla Grasso
left a message on January 10, 2011:
John Sharon Ella and family I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. My prayers have been with all of you since I heard he was sick. May God watch over everyone this upcoming week and always. I also pray that beautiful memories of this past Christmas and Mr. Wilcynskis life will comfort you in the days to come. Love Carla
Michelle Kelling
left a message on January 10, 2011:
John Sharon and Ella Steve Pam Janie Julie and families Roddie and Jan... Our deepest condolences to all of you regarding Bills passing...he was always so kind and loving to us and we considered him a part of our family. His struggle of the last several months has ended and he has moved on to a glorious new beginning. Our hope for each of you is that time faith and your wonderful memories of Bill will ease the loss and sadness that you feel so deeply right now. May Bill and all of you be granted peace. Fondly Michelle Joe Nicholas James and David Kelling
Stan Annette Robert and Cj Carlisle
left a message on January 9, 2011:
John Sharon and Ella We were so sorry to hear about your Dad John. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. With much love from the Carlisles
Wilczynski Kids
left a message on January 9, 2011:
We love you Dad!
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