Edward J. Strzelec - 104

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Edward J. Strzelec. Age 104. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1938. United States Coast Guard World War II Veteran. Former proprietor of the Sinclair Gas Station on Rt 30 and Wilson Ave. Retired from Chicago Heights School District 151 in Maintenance. Die Hard Chicago Cubs Fan. Attended the Honor Flight and honored by the Chicago Blackhawks on home ice of the United Center, and six years ago threw the first pitch for a Chicago Cubs game. Husband for 66 years of the late Gloria nee DeJoris. Father of Pauline (late James D.) Hilliard, Patrick (Lisa Baratta) Strzelec and Barbara (Mark) Todd. Grandfather of Jason (Jen) Hilliard, Joel Hilliard, Jeffrey Hilliard, Sam (Laurie) Strzelec, Lucas (Lily) Srzelec, Jennifer (Michael) Budde, and Lindsey (Peter) Michalik. Great grandpa of Riehl, Piper, Kyler Hilliard, Ben, Teddy Strzelec, Liam, Beau, and Colette Budde, Owen Michalik. Son of the late Paulina nee Wilk and Benedict Strzelec. Brother of the late Rozalia Strzelec, Josephine Strzelec, Genevieve (late William) Domuray and Victoria (late John) Edwards. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Lying in state at Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights on Saturday March 29, 2025 from 8:30 am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 am. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Steger. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ed’s name to Honor Flight Chicago, 9701 W Higgins Road, Suite 310, Rosemont, IL, 60018-4703 or www.honorflightchicago.org would be appreciated by the Strzelec family.  Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.