Shannon J. Pietroske, 26, loving husband of Caitlyn; beloved brother of Jordyn Pietroske; cherished son of Leslie Simonian and Daniel (Maggie) Pietroske; treasured uncle of Arya and Callisto; sweet grandson of Barbara (the late Donald) Pietroske, the late Raffe Simonian, and the late Ferryl Simonian; and darling pet dad of Tequila, Omelette, and Autumn.

Eulogy from Caitlyn to Shannon

"Shannon and I met back in 2011/2012, we met at the Cumberland CTA Bus station. I was at the lowest moment of my life, but when I met Shannon...I couldn't remember why I was. I was a shy kid, I hid in closets to avoid his family, didn't know how to make his family like me, I didn't know how to talk or trust people. I knew from day one, this is who I want to spend the rest of my life with. I went through the school yearbook to find what his name was. Shannon Joseph Pietroske. I messaged him on facebook for months before having the strength to talk to him in person. I never was one to believe in "love at first sight" but Shannon changed my mind. We started dating September 8th 2014 after meeting again after 2 years. He went through 2 car accidents, I went through an emergency surgery. We were both by each other's sides through it all. I never believed in love, never trusted someone, But I trusted Shannon. I didn't believe in myself, but Shannon saw something in me I didn't think was there. He brought me back from deep depression, and he loved our Fur Babies. He asked me on my 23rd birthday to finally marry him after six years. He wanted to get married on my favorite holiday, Halloween. I had less than three months to plan a wedding, I don't recommend trying to plan a wedding in three months. But it came together and it was the happiest day for both of us. I wish we had more time together, I wish we had our honeymoon in Florida, wish we started the family we both wanted. Most of all I just wish I was there for him that day. I wished I would have stayed, I wish he knew how much I loved him, how much he changed my life. I wish he knew I would have done anything for him, be whatever for him. I wish I could have just taken his place... He was my soulmate, my high school sweetheart, my boyfriend, my husband, my best friend, a father to our children, my penguin.
Tequila, Omelette and most of all Bread Loaf miss you so much....
And Shannon, I've loved you forever and will always love you so much. I'm so sorry…
"He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight"
Love, Kitty."

Shannon was a smart, creative thinker, with an endearing goofy side. His unique view on the world allowed him to be a problem solver and tinkerer with many assorted types of computers and car projects. He was kind and gentle, and will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Visitation Friday, June 11, from 3 PM to 9 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Prayers, Saturday, June 12, 9:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church (320 W. Washington Ave.) for Funeral Mass at 10 AM.

Interment will be private. For info 847-823-5122.