Philip S. Piszek, 83, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023. Beloved husband to Margaret for 57 years; cherished father to Philip (Lu), Christine (Brian Dougherty, both of whom are CPD); adoring grandfather to Brian; fond uncle to many; caring brother Pamela (the late James) Hodur; dearest brother-in-law of Joseph (Arlene) Zarembski.

Philip is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Roslyn.

He was a proud graduate of U of I, and during his career Philip loved being a counselor at Kelvyn Park High School where he made a lasting impression on everyone he met. When school was out for the summer he could be found on the tennis court, attending a Chicago Cubs game, or working in his garden. Philip is remembered as an avid animal lover.

Visitation, Thursday, July 20, 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., funeral prayers, Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL to Immaculate Conception Church for the Mass of The Christian Burial, 10 a.m., interment to follow at Maryhill cemetery, Niles, IL.

Memorial donations may be Felines & Canines, 6379 n Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60660 ( Donate Online ) or Tree House Humane Society 7225 n Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 ( Donate Online ).

For information, 847-823-5122.