Judith Judy A. Rosiak

Loving wife of : the late Jerry E. Rosiak

Cherished mother of: Sue Monroe, Sheri Klopp, Mike “Pooch” Pietrzycki

Dearest Grandma of: Mike Monroe and Brandon Klopp

Fond sister of: 5 sisters and 5 brothers

Aunt to many nieces and nephews

Great friend to all.

Visitation; Friday, July 29, 2011 at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Road (154th Street), Calumet City, Illinois from 3pm – 8pm.

Funeral Services: Saturday, July 30th family and friends will meet at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 10 am Memorial Mass at 768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City, Illinois. Interment Private

Please celebrate Judy’s Life and visit www. www.hennessy-nowakfuneralhome.com for info 708-862-5454.

Arrangements under the direction of Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City, Illinois. Connie rodriguez, Funeral Director.

Judith A. Rosiak was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Judy always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Judy was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Judy was born on November 18, 1941 at South End Hospital in Chicago, IL. Her parents were Edward and Elizabeth Zurawski. Judy was raised in Chicago, IL. Always able to express herself well, Judy possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Judy was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Judy was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Judy was raised with Five brothers and five sisters. She had Brothers: Ed, Jimmy, Bobby, Tommy and Johnny; sisters: Chi, Barbara, Betty, Patti and Karen. Judy had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

As a young child, Judy showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Judy enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. In her spare time she liked she enjoyed playing with paper dolls as a child. Judy's memorable achievements included being double-promoted twice and graduated eight grade when she was 13.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Judy was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She enjoyed some courses more than others. Her favorite class in high school was sewing/home economics.

Friends and acquaintances found Judy an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Judy was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. Later in life, she became friends with She had many friends. Her closest friends were her brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Betty. She was also very good friends with Geri Steczina.

On September 29, 1976 Judy exchanged wedding vows with Jerome E. Rosiak at the They were married in a civil ceremony of Chicago, IL. Judy was attentive to Jerry's feelings, and she charmed Jerry and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Judy was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid herself, Judy identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Judy was blessed with Three children, Two daughters, Susan and Sheri; one son, Michael. They were also blessed with Two, Michael and Brandon.

Judy was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Judy’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Judy was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Judy could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was Bank Teller. She was employed for at First Savings Bank of Hegewisch and was there for many years. She also worked for a long time at Riverdale Bank.

Judy enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were She loved to sew and cook. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Because she liked to take risks, Judy was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. She was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. Recreational sports included She ran the cheerleaders for the Cal City Eagles football organization. Judy was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were She loved football and her favorite team was the Bears.

Judy’s natural leadership qualities placed her in consideration for public recognition, earning her accolades for her many and varied efforts throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included She was employee of the month more than once, and also received awards for top sales.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Judy truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included She loved Colorado and went there frequently. She also enjoyed long cross-country road trips.

Judy was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Judy’s favorites was A mixed breed named Misty. They were best friends for About 10 years.

When Judy’s retirement finally came in 2009, she was well prepared. She used logical analysis of her retirement options in order to ensure her retirement would be fulfilling. Still, she was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. Her new life involved relocating to She did not relocate when she retired. In retirement, she found new pleasure in She enjoyed sewing and cooking for people.

Judy passed away on July 27, 2011 at Manor Care, Palos Heights, IL. Judy fought a brave battle against cancer for two and a half years. Most recently she suffered two strokes and a heart attack. She fought hard until the very end. She is survived by Her children, Sue, Sheri and Mike "Pooch", her grandchildren Mike and Brandon, her brothers Ed, Bobby, Tommy and Johnny, her sisters, Chi, Barbie, Betty, Patti and Karen. Services were held at St Andrew Church. Judy was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Judy was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Judy had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Judith A. Rosiak.