Age 93, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Friday, June 20, 2025. Born on February 4, 1932, to Anna (Nee Subr) and Joseph Handzik in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from De La Salle High School, Chicago. A proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War as a helicopter mechanic. He married Catherine (Nee Gabel) (Nabzdyk) Handzik on June 19, 1965. They celebrated 60 years of marriage the day before his passing and one of their proudest accomplishments was raising their 14 children together. Simon enjoyed his children and grandchildren immensely, he always made time for the zoo, museums, swimming in the lake, or simply enjoying an ice cream together. He had a long-dedicated career as a Journeyman Pattern Maker in several aluminum and magnesium pattern shops in the Chicagoland area. In his spare time, he enjoyed "tinkering" and fixing things, building wooden bookcases and clocks, golfing, and traveling. Everyone who knew him believed he could repair anything that was broken.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Joan (Nee Cohan) Handzik; two beloved daughters, Nancy Hilgenbrink and Madeline Nabzdyk; his parents, Joseph and Anna (Nee Subr) Handzik; his siblings, George and Tom Handzik, and Catherine Hines.

Survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Nee Gabel) Nabzdyk Handzik; his devoted children, Ray (Heidi) Nabzdyk, Mary Anne (Rich) Mikota, Ken (Kat) Handzik, Mary Claire (Jerry) Hauser, Marge Nabzdyk (Sandy Bocklett), Marcie (Don) Barnett, Eileen (Dan) Durand, Carol (Harlan) Weivoda, Ron (Mui) Nabzdyk, Paul (Deb) Handzik, Cathy Zamora, John (Jackie) Handzik; son-in-law, Tom Hilgenbrink; his sisters-in-law, Helen Gabel and Marianne Gabel; and many cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian Village, Franciscan Village, or Dementia Society of America in Simon's name would be greatly appreciated.

Prayers will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441, at 9:00am proceeding to Marian Village, Homer Glen, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Following Mass Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed. Visitation in the Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.