RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A lifetime resident of the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, Raymond J. Topolski was the loving husband for 61 years of Theresa, nee Poskonka; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski was the much-adored father of Raymond Jr., Linda, Michael, Kathleen, David and Daniel, the grandfather of 19 and the great-grandfather of 17; and
WHEREAS, Raised in St. John of God Parish, Raymond J. Topolski was the son of William and Caroline; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski graduated in 1952 from Leo High School where he was a member of the football, basketball and track teams; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski attended Lewis College in Romeoville where he played baseball and basketball; and
WHEREAS, After college, Raymond J. Topolski worked for the Reliable Meat Packing Company at the old Chicago Stock Yards; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski joined the Cook County Adult Probation Department where he worked for more than 20 years and was a member of electrician's Local 134 Para-Mutual Division for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski was inducted into the Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Chicago 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski was a faithful member of St. Jane de Chantel Parish for 49 years; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Raymond J. Topolski serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Raymond J. Topolski to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Topolski was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his belo...
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