Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Edward J. Malewicki, "Cocoa"

Passed away on May 25, 2019

Edward J. Malewicki (Cocoa), age 80, of Chicago (Hegewisch) passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 25, 2019, surrounded by family, after a brief but painful illness.  Loving husband to Carolyn (nee Biscan), his beloved wife of nearly 58 years, loving father to Karen (Tom) Gross and Leslie (Chris) Homer, and devoted grandfather to Eddie (Kelsey) Gross, Nathan Gross, Scott Framke, Kacie Florek, Logan Florek, Abby Homer, Andy Homer, his four fur-grandchildren and loving brother to Barbara Haagenson.  Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Helen, and siblings: Lorraine, Theresa, MaryLou, Louis and Ronald.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Columba Catholic Church (3340 E. 134th St. Chicago/Hegewisch), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am.  Private interment will be held at a later date.  Ed requested, in lieu of flowers, any donations be made in his name to the Hospice of the Calumet Area (https://www.hospicecalumet.org), who so lovingly cared for him and helped relieve him of his pain.  Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel, Chicago.  For more information 773-731-2749 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral Mass:
St. Columba Church
3340 E. 134th St.
Chicago, Illinois 60633
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Private Interment at a later date

Memorial Contributions:

Ed requested, in lieu of flowers, any donations be made in his name to the Hospice of the Calumet Area (https://www.hospicecalumet.org), who so lovingly cared for him and helped relieve him of his pain.

Visitation Location

St. Columba Church
3340 E. 134th St.
Chicago, Illinois 60633
773-646-2660

Visitation Information

Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 9:00 am until 11:00 am

Condolences
"So very sorry for your loss, Carolyn. He is in a better place, no pain just peace. I hope you will find peace in knowing that. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Again, so very sorry. Auntie"
- Avis McLennan
May 26, 2019 7:08 pm
"my brother was so good he and I always sang birthday songs he in polish and me in Spanish "
- helen and bob wright
May 27, 2019 7:10 pm
"my brother was so good he and I always sang birthday songs he in polish and me in Spanish "
- helen and bob wright
May 27, 2019 7:14 pm
"we sure will miss him he would always sing happy birthday in polish to me and i would sing in spanish he was so wonderful i will be here for all of you"
- Bob & Helen Wright
May 28, 2019 2:59 pm
"Deepest sympathy Carolyn to you and yours. Prayers for all."
- Toni Porzuczek
May 29, 2019 10:36 pm
Candles Lit
"My deepest condolences to the family."
- Debbie Ekhoff
May 26, 2019 2:56 pm
"I am so sorry for our loss he was a good brother , he will be missed . I am glad Barb is going I will be with you in spirit and so will Lady keep in touch Helen "
- Mr and Mrs Robert Wright
May 27, 2019 6:41 pm
"We want to say we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Eddie was a good man and Loved so very Much by everyone who knew him. God Bless Him and the Family. Aunt Carol, Karen and Leslie, We know it's hard right now, but God will give you All the healing power to get thru this hard time. We Love You, and if you need anything, Please let Us know. 💔 Rest in Peace Uncle Eddie, you are now Of Pain. We Love You & You will never be forgotten!"
- Kim Dziadon & Colleen McDonald
May 28, 2019 10:01 am
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- Bill Teuteberg
May 29, 2019 8:33 am
"Please accept our deepest condolences. Cocoa was a classmate and longtime 9.friend of whom I havethe warmest of memories. Hope you Carolyn and your family take solace in the fact his was a life well lived. "
- Bob and Robin Rzonca
May 30, 2019 10:37 pm