Phillip “PhilPal” Palczynski
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Firefighter/Paramedic Phillip “PhilPal” Palczynski of Arlington Heights, Local 3105. Brother Palczynski passed away Sunday, June 4th. Brother Palczynski was 53 years old and is survived by his wife, Susan, and two children, Kevin, and Kate.
Although this is not an activation, Brother Palczynski’s family and Local have asked for Honor Guard participation.
Brother Palczynski’s services are as follows:
Wake: Monday, June 12th, 2023, from 1500hrs to 2000hrs, at Adams-Winterfield and Sullivan Funeral Home- 4343 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515. There will be a firefighter walk-through at 1900hrs. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1830hrs.
Procession: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at 0930hrs, at Adams-Winterfield and Sullivan Funeral Home- 4343 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 0900hrs.
Mass: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at 1000hrs, at St. Joe’s Church- 4801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515.
The affected Local is in District 5. Jeff Boetto and Leon Lake will be helping Arlington Heights coordinate the services. Please direct any questions you may have to them.
Please do what you can to attend. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Palczynski, his family, and his Local.
Fraternally,
Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
(708) 927-6568
[email protected]
