Edward is the beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Para); father of Carol (Tom), Rachael, Rene (Jim), Glen (Anne); cherished son to the late Michael and Mary Szczypka. Edward had many cultural interests in his lifetime, he pursued them with his grandchildren. They were always a part of his life and he was proud of their accomplishments. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Bryce, Keagan, Holden, and Lincoln.
He is a 1950 graduate of Lewis University in Aviation Maintenance Engineering. Veteran of the United States Army of the Korean War. Lifetime member of The Polish Legion of American Veterans.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 10:00 am until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church (8200 S. Kostner; Chicago, IL 60652). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.lakekatherine.org
