Thaddeus J. Zawacki
October 8th, 1922 - January 29th, 2014
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Thaddeus's Obituary
Thaddeus J. Zawacki, 91 of South Haven, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his home. He was born in 1922 to Steve and Mary (Bamiewicz) Zawacki in Chicago, Illinois. Thaddeus served his country in the US Army during World War II. He fought in the Pacific Theatre with the 11th Airborne Division. Thaddeus married Pauline Lancy on Feb. 23, 1943. Thaddeus worked as a fireman for the Chicago Fire Department for 25 years until he retired in 1980. He enjoyed playing card games such as poker and pinochle, and he enjoyed watching war and old western movies.
Thaddeus is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pauline, his daughter Susan, and his four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his children Paula (Ronald) Paluch of South Haven, Michigan, and Penelope (Thomas) Falcon of Farmington Hills, Michigan, his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Erin) Falcon and Brian (Marla) Falcon, and his great grandchildren, Ava, Jayden and Jaxon Falcon.
There are no services scheduled at this time. Memorial donations can be made to the South Haven's Hospice at Home.
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