Lawrence 'Larry' T. Chmiel, age 78, passed away on March 15, 2021.  He was born February 7, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Theodore and Antoniette (nee Lewandowski) Chmiel.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Bednarowicz); loving father of David (Brittany) and Jodi (Sean) Blanton; loved grandfather of Hadley and Sloane Chmiel; dear brother of Roger (Karen) Chmiel.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service, 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Ave., Park Ridge.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chmiel family or American Heart Association www.heart.org For info, 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com .