Andrzej J. deVirion

Andrzej (Andrew) J. deVirion, 78, of Wheeling IL., died suddenly on April 1, 2015. Andrew was born December 26, 1936 in Warsaw, Poland. After attaining a degree in Electrical Engineering and starting a family in Poland he emigrated to the U.S. with wife Anna and children, Beata and Robert in 1972. Settling in Wheeling they quickly fell into living the American Dream. After working for several engineering firms, Andrew began his long association with S.R. Lewis Company where he specialized in industrial heating and air conditioning systems. In retirement he continued to consult several days a week. As his children became involved in sports so did Andrew. He coached youth soccer and then began playing in the adult Premier Soccer League. He moved on to being a referee in the league and then became League President – a position he held for many years. His other favorite sports were tennis and downhill skiing. He played tennis regularly – once or twice a week, and for the past fifteen years he would join a group of enthusiasts for a week of skiing in the Rockies, usually Aspen. His last trip was just a few weeks ago. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna. Andrew is survived by his two children, Robert deVirion and Beata deVirion (Kevin) McCoy, two grandchildren, cousins; Andrew Haszlakiewicz and Basia Haszlakiewicz Kuan, very dear friend, Dantuta Putman and a large extended family in Poland, France and England. Visitation is Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights and Friday, April 10, from 9:00 am until time of funeral mass 10:00am at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Dar Serca / Gift from the Heart Foundation.