Paul Przyborski, Jr

Paul Peter Przyborski Jr., age 86, completed his journey home to the Lord on October 23, 2015 at his home in Crystal Lake.

He was born on March 20, 1929, to Paul and Frances Przyborski in Chicago.
Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Delphine, whom he has now joined to spend eternity. He is survived by his children, Dave Przyborski and his former wife Jane George, Judy (Bill) Noelle, Steve (Jean) Przyborski, Sue (Stan) Pozniak, Carolyn (Curt) Bazzoli, Mary (John) Sepulveda, and Shirley Skulimowski; grandchildren, Paul (Kate) Przyborski, Steve Przyborski, Daniel, Joseph and Grace Przyborski, Allison and Bill Noelle, Tony (Dayna) Locaciato, Matt Locaciato, Andrew (Katie) Pozniak, Ursula, Jonathan (Jenna) and Robert Sepulveda; sister LaVerne (Bill) Froemling; and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends.

Paul proudly served with the United States Marine Corps from August 8, 1950 to August 15, 1952. He was an avid train collector and visited train shows across the country. He was a member of the Lionel Collectors Club of America, the Train Collectors Association, and the Lionel Operating Train Society. During the holiday season he spent time setting up train displays at local businesses in the community. One of the great joys of his life was playing baseball and competing in home run derby competitions with Moose Skowron. He enjoyed serving as a Boy Scout leader while his sons were growing up, and he was a great bowler, rolling a 300 game in his younger days.

Paul had a sense of humor that was unmatched by anyone. He was always the funniest guy in any room and his laughter was contagious. Together with his wife, Delphine, he opened his heart and home to anyone in need. He was always willing to share his love, time and talents wherever they were needed. Paul was a strong and proud man, and what made him most proud was the joy he received in raising his large family.

Visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rt. 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Visitation will continue from 9:00am on Friday, October 30, at the funeral home, where transfer prayers will be said at 10:00am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Burial will be held at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, following mass.

Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the McHenry County Marine Corps League #1009, c/o VFW Post 4600, 3002 Rte. 120, McHenry, IL 60050.

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