So many great times dancing to  your music, you will be missed terribly.. Condolences to he family

Will always remember the great music of Eddie Blazonczyk and His Versatones a phenomenal approach to singing and playing music.  Sadly missed by all.

Happy Birthday Eddie you will remain in my heart forever.  I enjoy your music..Your music will never die.

Wishing You a Big Happy Birthday My Friend,Miss You as Much as Ever !

Happy Birthday Edziu,sincerely miss You Big Guy !

EDDIE B.GONE!!!                          THAT DAY THE MUSIC DIED.

What an awesome musical legacy, he left!   Not enough words in the dictionary to describe Eddie B and his wonderful contributions to the Polka industry!   I LOVED his honky!!! When he got on drums the room lit up and the snare drum beat got into your very soul and made you want to get up and dance and burst with excitement!!  Thank you Eddie for all the wonderful music you provided over the years and the dances we all attend and celebrated like one family!!   RIP my good friend you got some wonderful people up there with you.  Say hello to Lil Wally and Jenette,  Eddie Zima and Casey Siewerski and all the Brothers of the Note for me!  I miss them all!!

The very first time I heard Eddie and his band was on a Sunday at Club Antoinette on the corner of 46th and Richmond in 1973. An unforgettable event in my life  AZ couple of months before his passing, I shook his hand at Gendora. I have been and will continue to be one of his most avid fans. He was an ambassador for Polish Music. He will always live through his music. Anyone who saw him play had a smile on their face and nodded their head "Yeah"

Eddie, as a bandleader myself and hosting a polka show for almost 30 years, your music was the most requested Polish style of all those years.  I especially received many requests from Armstrong Creek Wisconsin where the folks there told me you grew up in that area.  My wife and I wanted to have you play for our wedding, but you were booked far in advance of our wedding day plans.  Keep that good Polish style music going up there in Heaven Eddie...

Eddie you were the best! I hope my family and all your many fans in heaven are welcoming you. You will be missed. Until we meet again.

To the man who we will always look up to as having the greatest influence on us with his music and true friendship. We will never forget the memories of just getting to see you and hear you sing. We love and miss you Eddie B.  "Big Moose" &  Patty Rosana

Eddie:  You are the reason our family loves this music so much.  You created something very special, something we couldn't help but love.  Every upcoming recording kept us anxious to hear, and left us hungry for more.  Our girls grew up loving your music as much as Dan and I do, and for that we are grateful.  You always made everyone around you feel accepted, happy, and you kept us laughing and smiling.  Your friendship was genuine and special to everyone.  Your family sacrificed being with you so your countless fans could be blessed with your wonderful talents, and for that we will always be deeply grateful.  And your voice--there will NEVER be another one like it!  You've left a huge void in the Polka Field, but not in our hearts, because we will never stop missing and loving you.  The Mateja Family

Idz Z Bogiem, Edziu!  Our loss is heaven's gain.  You gave so much to so many and in return you received love, admiration and respect from your many friends and colleagues.  Thank for sharing your talents and life's work leaving a wonderful legacy of happiness for us all.

Thanks Eddie for the great music and the wonderful memories. You were truly an inspiration to many and you will be missed. I will always remember the good times we had with the Caroleers at Christmas. You will remain a legend in the hearts of many. God bless.

Thanks for the memories, you will sure be missed.

To the BLAZONCZYK family sorry for your loss may GOD give you his love, peace, and strength in this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P -|-

We will always remember the polka dances that we went to when Eddie played. If he was playing within driving distance we headed out for the weekend.There was nothing like a good old polka festival.He made the world a better place.
Howard & Mary Ann Coddington Elmira, N.Y.

To my very special family....think of you every single day.....such many good memories; too many to count....it has been a blessing to have had all of you in my life....Eddie was definitely one of a kind and there will never be another....I love you all and I will miss him as well.  Many, many prayers!  Love you, Denice (Darlak) Fonzi

Thanks Eddie for your passion. I grew up in Western Mass and when he came to town we lit up with happiness. Thanks for adding to the love and joy of Polka music. Kathy Sullivan, West Yarmouth, MA.

Tish and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Eddie. I talked to him a every few months and talked about old times. I played lead guitar  with him when he was Eddie Bell and the Bellaires.  Heaven has a new polka star now and our loss.
Will sure miss him and our conversations. 
Our condolances to your family. 
Larry and Jan West.

To the Blazonczyk Family,
Our family is truly saddened by the death of Eddie.  We enjoyed going to his dances; my husband, Dan, also a musician, sat in many times with the band.  Our boys enjoyed his music as much as we did.  We will miss him.  Our continued prayers go out to your family.

To the Blazonczyk family--our deepest condolences go out to all of you.  Eddie will be sorely missed by all but we will keep his music alive.  He was a great person.  Carl & Lucy Flossic, WTBR, Pittsfield, MA

I'm glad to have met Eddie a few times. I was always impressed with his music and his showmanship. I will miss him dearly.

So sorry to hear about Eddie.  I just saw the info and how sad to die so young with so many talents. My parents thought he was the best Polka Band and my dad played many of his songs on his concertina until he passed away in 1985.  Rest in peace

Dear Tish & the entire Blazonczyk,
     Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow, being miles away,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Trying to put our feelings into words is just impossible. Many feel that we lost a great musician, we feel like we lost a truly great friend.

I went to high school with Eddie.  He was a character.  Saw him once after graduation about five years later and he was so proud of where he was with his life.  I'm sorry to hear he's gone.

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Blazonczyk family. Eddie, you're the reason so many of us enjoy the music today. Rest in peace Polka Hero!

With deepest sympathies from Ida Yankovic and his eternal friend, America's Polka King, Frankie Yankovic

Eddie left us to carry on. I am so saddened...I will carry on and I hope all of us will. Whoop-ahahh!

Thanks so much Eddie for all the great music through the years.  You were not in my area very often, but I made sure that Alex and I went to see you.  =)  God bless!   =)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Blazonczyk family.
The music of a great polka legend will live forever.

You were the very best, a great influence and will be remembered forever. Your music will play forever.

Thank you for all what you have done in our polka world!  Prayers to all your family!  I will see you on the other side!

I played with Happy Stefan;s Polka Band in Pa,
and I give my deepest sympathy to all of the family.
My memories of Eddie were that he always had a smile for everyone, and his music was the best.
With sympathy, 
JOAnn

What can one say?  You were the greatest polka band.  We will miss you tremendously.  May God rest your soul.  John and Delp;hine Gembka, Depew, NY

To the Blazonczyk Family, may you be conforted in this time of loss. Thank you for sharing such a talented and great human being.

Eddie had so many accomplishments. Most important was the happiness and joy that he brought to myself and so many people around the world. I was a Polka Dancer for many years; originally from Michigan, What a feeling of euphoria his voice and music would bring at the dances and thru his numerous recordings.

Eddie, I'm sure you are still smiling, as all the people that were blessed to have heard your music, will always be smiling with the memories and when listening to your music.  

To the Best....With Gratitude.

To the Blazonczyk family:  my deepest sympathy is sent to you.  I'll always remember the fun times at the dances held at St Michaels the Saturday after Easter.  May Eddie rest in peace.

Dear Family of Eddie: We are very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

James & Judith Depa

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Eddie rest in peace.You were the Best. My deepest condolences to Tish and family.

eddie has been a part of our life since the 60". his music, voice, and wonderful smile will be remembered always.we will miss you, eddie. may you rest in peace.   joe & evelyn towalski

Tish and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy. He played for our wedding in 1966. His contagious smile and great music will be missed.

Eddie, may you rest in peace. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Only time will heal the hole in their hearts. Dave and Arlene Gawronski

Our deepest sympathy to the Blazonczyk family, You will be greatly missed.

You will be missed. You where truly one of the best . My prayers are now with your family and friends

We lost a a great musician.when i video taped eddie in frankenmeuth for the tv show i was very honored. i would like to send our condolences from the warren polka boosters. Pat Wagner Social Director

Eddie!s music was one of the best things in my life.  I played his c.d. everytime I was driving.  He made me happy.  God bless all his family.

Goodbye and farewell, Eddie.  Thank you for your music and your great performances.  I also loved listening to your radio shows.   You will be missed.  God bless the entire Blazoncyk family.

Eddie "B" make thousands of people so happy with his polka music  His music will live on forever.  He is now forming his band in heaven.

Bernadette Szpond-Campo

Prayers, love and sympathy to the Blazonczyk family .  Eddie, Sr. was an amazing, kind and wonderful man.  Betty & Eddie, Norwalk, Ct.

God Bless You and Thank You for some great music.

So sorry to hear of Eddie's death.  We lost a great one!  My condolences to Eddie's family.  May Eddie rest in peace.

Eddie B. made many people happy. I remember the good times on Memorial Day in Cleveland at Hillside Party Center when he came to play. It was an event that was truly exciting. Thank you Eddie for your music!

Condolences - He was a great performer!!! Saw him all over the place.

Godspeed Friend!!

John M West
Southington, CT
(Always traveled with Tom Coss and Butch Michalak)

Our deepest sympathy to Eddie's whole family.
It was a pleasure to have known Eddie,he was a good man ,and a great entertainer.
Sorry we could not have attended his wake/funeral,as we are out of town.

Eddie B was the "Elvis", "Bob Dylan" and "Michael Jackson" combined of Polka Music!!  It's a sad day today but his music lives on.

RIP
Maynard
Polish Drinking Crew
St. Paul. MN

I always loved Eddie's music.  Two of my favorites were When I Hear the Music and his rendition of White Christmas. May the family find comfort with the happiness that Eddie B. brought to them and to those who loved his music!

His son Eddie Jr. will carry on his legacy I am sure. Many condolences to the family. May you all find find comfort through God's love but also each other and the many memories you have of Eddie.

What a great man and entertainer....it was a pleasure to meet you and know you. RIP Eddie B!

My deepest sympathy to all of you.  I knew Eddie from my days of working the Fourth of July polkas at Seven Springs Resort where Eddie instilled my love of polka  and he always gave me some cassettes for my mother.  He was the best!  He will surely be missed. My love to the family.

My deepest sympathies to the Blazonczyk family.  There'll never be another like Eddie.  I saw him for the first time at Harty's Pub in the Pittsburgh area in 1981 and many times after whenever and wherever I could, but he never sounded better than at Fiedor's Grove.  I always hoped to hear his songs on the various polka shows on Sundays.  He always was and always will be my favorite.  I often say that if Eddie recorded it, there's no need for other bands to even try.  Nothing comes close to a Versatones tune with his vocals.  How fitting that "When I Hear the Music" is my favorite song because Eddie will truly live on in his music.  What a gift to us all are his many recordings.  Rest in peace, Eddie B.

RIP Eddie B.  I used to enjoy watching you at Idora Park.

We have truly lost a Polka Hero.  Eddie Sr. cemented a budding relationship between my late husband (Jerry Baczewski) and I by dedicating a song to us during one of our first dates.  Eddie had a true relationship with his fans.  He is now up there with the "Polka Band in the Sky".  RIP my dear friend.

Thank you, Eddie for the many years of sharing your music, talent, smiles and heart with so many!! Bel-Aire Days, and all of your dances were just the greatest times and memories...  memories that will live on forever through your incredible polka music that made any time a "Celebration"!!Tish and family, our thoughts, prayers, appreciation and best wishes are sent your way in hoping that all of the wonderful times spent together will carry you through this time of great loss... 
Sincerely,
Pat Mieszala and all of the Mieszala's in CA, WI and IL

My condolences and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.  I will cherish the fond memories with such a great person.  When I first heard Eddie sing I knew he was the #1 POLKA HERO!!!  I will cherish all the fond memories that I have knowing such a great musician.

Rest in peace our "POLKA HERO" You will always remain in our hearts.

Our prayers go out to Eddie's family.  Lenny & Penny Lewandowski, Logan, OH

Our sincere sympathy goes out to Eddie's family.  Eddie B. will always be remembered for all that he did for polka music.  But beyond that, he will be remembered for the wonderful person that he was and he will always remain in our hearts.

Tom, Pete, John, Harv, June, Rich, Eddie, Lorraine, Jim, Paul, Cheryl, Janusz and all the members of the Rich Bobinski Orchestra family

R.I.P.EDDIE  THANK YOU ...THANK YOU...THANK YOU

My Condolences to the Family of Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. A REAL TRUE POLKA STAR    He will be Missed.   R.I.P. Eddie     From *Bily/bob* of Chicago May 25 2012

Our Lord and all of the angels are learning how to polka dance now that our little Eddie B. is playing his music up in heaven.  Keep your faith and listen to his whispers.  His spirit is always with you.

My wife Ursula and all the members of the Polish American Pulaski Association, Inc of Holiday, Florida join me in expressing our sincere sympathy on the passing of the the Great One, Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. Eddie brought happiness in his music and singing to so many including hundreds of fans here at the Pulaski Club. As former Chicago folks we grew up with many great polka stars and Eddie was on top. May he rest in peace and play that "Polish" music for all the angels to enjoy. Ernie Stetz, President of the Pulaski Association.

To Tish, Eddie, Jr., Kathy and Tony....
To me Eddie was the leader of our genre, a great inspiration and a great friend.  The Versatones were the standard all polka bands tried to emulate.  I will always feel extremely fortunate to have been around during his entire polka career, anxiously awaiting the latest recording, enjoying the playing engagements in our area and eventually being able to share the stage on many occasions.  And I will always be grateful for the times when Eddie would allow me to sit in with the band on clarinet for the honky sets.  These are memories I will keep with me the rest of my life.  May you rest in peace, Polka Hero.
With much love....

I started dancing to Eddie B in the 60s at Edgewood Gardens in Corunna, Mi.  We were all around 17 at the time.  I would get 4 couples in my 1961 Chevy convertible and we would head out on a Saturday night for dancing.   It was a great time.  I can't wait to see Eddie in Polka Heaven.

My parents loved Eddie and I grew to love his music as well. I belonged to the  Milwaukee Eddie B. Fan Club, and continued to enjoy the band with Eddie Jr. at the helm. Condolences to the family. We will all miss Eddie. Thanks for the memories.

The polka world has lost one of the best, and he will be truly missed. Eddie may be gone but his music will go on forever. We will all miss you Eddie, rest in peace.

My sympathy goes out to the Blazonczyk family.  His music made everyone happy, and we will treasure the memories.
Ed Slomkowski(The Polka Carousel) Pawleys Island, SC

Thank You Eddie for all the great Polkas. God Bless You and Your Family Always.

Eddie B,  Thanks for the memories!

My condolences to Tish, Kathy, Junior & Tony, and all polka fans

Dear Tish & Family

I have a lot of memories of Eddie, way back to when he first came to the dance with Marion Lush at Coal AC in Greensburg.  Thru the years I have enjoyed his music and especially his beautiful voice.  

When my husband, Joe Obbagy was living, we would travel to all the different dances just to hear Eddie's great music.  

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Our family condolences go out to Edward Blazonczyk's family and friends as well as do our prayers for him and his family.

I feel blest for the opportunity to speak with Eddie about two weeks ago and recall our childhood friendship of 65 years. His mother and my mother were roommates when they came to Chicago from Poland. When I first met Eddie his mom had a beautiful dining establishment on 17th and South Ashland Avenue. We played in and around this building.

I remember our family visiting with his mom, dad and sister in their home where Eddie's dad brought out and arranged some early phonograph recording equipment for Eddie's sister to actually cut a record in the late 40's. 

I wasn't quite certain of how all this was happening but it sure caught my attention. I guess it caught Eddie even more. 

Eddie was fluent in Polish and liked to sing. As we got to know each other he began to express his desires to form a band and to play music for a living. 

Eddie was a person filled with a lot of vitality. He seemed to always exhibit a keen and genuine interest in the person with whom he spoke. He liked to have people feel good and laugh.

As we grew older I saw Eddie and his Versatones playing at a hall on south Archer Avenue. Now Blazonczyk was doing what he wanted – making people happy and dancing to his joyful singing and music. It was nice to see that dreams can be accomplished.

His dad and my dad were also close friends from the town of Chocholow in Poland.
They kept their friendship alive throughout their new lives on the south side of Chicago.

During the many following years school and work kept our family out of town and away from friends and relatives in Chicago for a great deal of the time, so it was an honor and a delightful reconnection to recently speak with Eddie.

Our hope is that Edward A. Blazonczyk's love, goodness and vitality continue to permeate his family and friends. Also that Eddie may bring the fullness of his being that he so lovingly acquired in this life to his new home.

Góralu wracaj do hal!

Our sympathy goes out to the Blazonczyk Family he will be greatly missed. Bob and Mary Ann Verhoeve [Hebron Indiana]

God bless you all as you lay to rest our beloved Eddie. So many memories and great times I am reminiscing about. I know he passed the pearly gates and greeted everyone with a resounding... HELLO EVERYBODY, IT'S GREAT TO SEE YOU ALL... WE'RE GONNA HAVE A LOT OF FUN, WE'RE GONNA HAVE A BALL.  Thank you for sharing him with us all these years. We will miss him.

Tish, and all the Blazonczyk Family Our Hearts and Prayers are with you all. May God Bless you and may "Eddie" be welcomed by the Angels and Lord above with a Polka Celebration... We will forever treasure his memories...

Eddie Blazonczyk was truly one of the very best. God Bless You Eddie and your family.

Tish & Family,  
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.  Eddie's music and memories will live on in all of us.  We love walking and doing fitness on the thread mill to his music and his great voice.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Eddie Blazonczyk SR. I miss him alot. One night he came up to me and my folks to say hello.He is the nicest ,greatest entertainer . His music will live forever.

My deepest sympathy to the Family of Eddie Blazonczyk SR. I miss him alot . I loved when he came to MA. He came up to us one night in Ludlow to say hello to me and my folks. He was the nicest ,greatest person and is music is Asecond to no one. RIP EDDIE B. Mike Filkoski {Agawam,MA.}

I am soo soo sorry for your loss. As a musician and vocalist Eddie menat the world to me and I tried to pattern my singint after his.  Eddie REST IN PEACE You will always be in my heart and memory.  Jim Adamczyk Tru Heritage Polka Band Buffalo

My heart is broken and I can't believe he is gone.  We are all so fortunate to have been able to dance or rather float around the floor to the Versatones music.  I have many happy memories because of Eddie B.  He can never be replaced. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

My deepest sympathy is extended to the Blazonczyk family.  Although I live in Florida now, I have many, many memories of dancing to Eddie's music at Veteran's Park, Polish Fest in Milwaukee, WI and also the many, many times my friends and I went to Chicago.  Rest in Peace Edziu, you will be missed by so many.

Our sympathy to the family, we shall all miss Eddy but he will always be in our hearts through his music and the wonderful memories he has given us.

My syympathy goes out to the family of Eddie B.  We have lost a great friend and musician.

MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF SINGING ON STAGE WITH EDDIE B & CHET K..... WONDERFUL GROWING UP IN THE  DOVER DAYS, AT THE IRVINGTON POLISH HOME, WILDWOOD POLKA SPREE, OCEAN BEACH/POLKABRATION, WHITE EAGLE MANOR, BAYWAY POLISH HOME, THE "FAMILY" GET TOGETHERS AT SOMERVILLE FALCON CAMP...... BARNESVILLE, PA..... WELDWOOD LOUNGE----WAY TOO MANY TO MENTION...... WILL CHERISH ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES... ALWAYS & FOREVER.

We were just everyday people...
but  he made us feel so very special, because he recognized us and called us by name ...and there was always a smile...and a voice like an angel that would put chills through your body.  He truely was a unique man that held the respect of many.  Thanks for the  memories!!!

God Bless the family of Eddie Sr. His music make many of us so happy. He will forever be alive thru his Polkas.

On behalf of the Janik and Pijaszek families, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Blazonczyk family.  Eddie was an icon in the Polka field and a true gentleman.  We consider ourselves blessed and privileged to have experienced his many performances and genuine acts of kindness and expressions of friendship.

OBITUARIO

Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr.

12 julio, 1941 – 21 mayo, 2012

Ridge Funeral Home

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