Leo James Szynkowski

"Buddy"

Age 71, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Joliet, raised in Lemont and a resident of Homer Glen for the past 43 years. Leo was a concrete Finisher in Union Local # 5 in Chicago for many dedicated years. A proud United States Army 82 Airborne Veteran. Member of the American Legion John Olson Post #18. Leo loved Halloween it was his favorite time of year and he always had the best decorations, he enjoyed gardening but above all else cherished spending time with his family.

Preceded in death parents, Leo and Anna (Nee Vatula) Szynkowski; one sister, Frances Sheldon; and favorite brother-in-law, Jay Wroblewski.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Karen (Nee Wroblewski) Szynkowski; two children, Kari Ann (Michael) Hostetter and Eric Szynkowski; two granddaughters and four grandsons; two brothers, Louie (Linda) and Joey (Margie) Szynkowski; three sister, Liz (late Kenneth) Carroll,  Annie ( Mark) Ralph and Mary (Larry) Kaplan; sister in law, Noel Wroblewski; and a brother-in-law, Dennis (Late Pat) Kwasniewski. Numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished family members also survive.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL., 60441 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Following all services Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed. Inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood at a later date.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the funeral home and a limited capacity will be allowed at one time.