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Wally Mroz

Visitation Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Friday, August 25th, 2023
Funeral Time: 10:30 am
Place of Funeral: St. Walter Church
Funeral Notes: Prayers and final viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning at the Funeral Home.
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery

Wally (“Walleye”) Mroz, passed away on August 18, 2023 at 72 years young. Beloved husband
of Marianne C. Mroz (nee Barzano). Loving father of Jonathan (Jennifer), Michael (Angela), Ryan
(Lynette), and Daniel (Lisa). Beloved son of the late Alfred and Genevieve Mroz. Dear brother
to Frederick Mroz and Donna Bell (nee Mroz). Cherished papa to eight grandchildren: Sophia,
Laila, Gianna, Giovanni, Jett, Michael, Milana, and Ava. Wally started his young adult life by
serving his country in the Navy. After the military, he settled down with the love of his life,
Marianne, with whom he’d share a 50-year marriage, and started a family. Wally’s long career
as Director of Graphic Reproduction at Rush University Medical Center was decorated with
numerous accolades, including employee of the year. Wally lived his life his way- whether it was
cheering on his favorite team, the Chicago Bears, fishing many great lakes, hunting with friends,
or telling perhaps off color but hilarious jokes. He was an amazing husband, dad, papa, and
friend and dropped everything to help anyone in need. He leaves a legacy that is truly one of a
kind.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172

Church Details

St. Walter Church

Phone: (630) 894-2461
Address: 130 W Pine St Roselle Illinois, 60172
Website: stwalterchurch.com
Service Date: August 25th 2023
Funeral Time: 10:30 am

Interment Details

St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery

Address: 1185 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine Illinois, 60067

Guestbook


Posted by:
Carl Baldassarra

Posted on:
Sunday, September 17, 2023

I just learned of Wally's passing today. Grade school friend of Wally, starting kindergarten with him at St. Celestine school in Elmwood Park in 1956! We were part of the "Chicago kids" from the other side of Belmont. Just a few weeks ago, several of us were looking to get together after all these years and we are very sorry we missed the opportunity to do so with Wally. Nevertheless, it's great to read how he was a dedicated family man and positively affected the lives of others. Our condolences and best wishes to your family. - On behalf of Carl Baldassarra, Gary Lark, Tom Penio and Dave Stachura.

Posted by:
Carmela Tufano

Posted on:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

So sorry to hear of the loss of Wally. Rich and I want to extend our sincere condolences to Wallys wife and his family. Our prayers for all of you Michael and Angela we weren't aware of his passing until a few days ago. Thinking of you. Rich and Carmie Tufano

Posted by:
Denise Ciombor

Posted on:
Saturday, August 26, 2023

So sorry to the Mroz family for the loss of a kind, funny, & generous man. We are sending virtual hugs & prayers to all.Thinking of you at this time & reminded of the memories of all the stories that Mike & family shared of Wally & the kind man that he was to all.

Posted by:
Katie Hayes

Posted on:
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Sending virtual hugs to the whole Mroz family! Real hugs to be shared later today. The obituary was so well written--we will miss Wally!

Posted by:
Denise Olsen

Posted on:
Thursday, August 24, 2023

My deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather Wally. I remember Wally, Fred and Donna as young kids and teenagers living on Overhill hanging out with their cousins the "Kaszuba" family. Many a fun time was had celebrating holidays and birthdays. My profound condolences are with the whole Mroz family at this time. God Bless, Denise Olsen

Posted by:
Bill king and Janice King

Posted on:
Thursday, August 24, 2023

You left us way to soon. It was a pleasure and an honor to have known you. You made turkey hunting a special trip. The late night dinners and talks were special.You will be missed.A prayer for you and your family Love you Billy and Janice King

Posted by:
Debra Malabanan

Posted on:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Jenn and Family Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will many fond memories to cherish. Sincerely, Deb

Posted by:
Carlotta, Lenore, Matt, and Jayden

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Sorry, this didn't post earlier: We send our sympathy to Marianne and the Family, Wally was a kind and caring person. He always made you laugh and he will be missed. We will always remember the times we enjoyed with him and his family. The memories will last forever. We love you Wally and thanks for the memories. Rest in Peace and we will keep you in our prayers. Love Carlotta, Lenore, Matt, and Jayden

Posted by:
Carlotta, Lenore, Matt, and Jayden

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Wally and Marianne came to visit in May 2023.

Posted by:
Erick DeLeon

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Growing up the Mroz family was my second family led by Wally. I’m so sorry to everyone for their loss. Always kind with his time and always dedicated to his boys, I’m very grateful to have learned so much from him. Thoughts and prayers to everyone

Posted by:
Mike and Diane Sondelski

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Mroz family for the loss of your beloved .

Posted by:
Joseph A Scaravilli

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Danny and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Wally's passing. I hope you can all take time together and cherish good memories. Thinking of you all. -Joey & the Scaravilli family

Posted by:
Moe Owens

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

So very sorry to hear about Wally passing. He was such a great guy. I had the pleasure to meet him at RUSH back in 1991when I brought over my Agnes Christmas card to have it printed. That became an annual tradition. Even after I left RUSH, and moved on to other things, I would always bring my card to him. He was the first one to see it, and would give me a thumbs up for the creativity. Although I offered to pay for the services he never accepted any money. He was a kind, funny and wonderful man. My condolences to Marianne and his lovely family.

Posted by:
Dave Watkiss

Posted on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Mroz family. I had the pleasure of knowing and sharing in many hunting and fishing trips with Wally over the years and his smiling face and laughter was always there no matter how the fish were or weren’t biting, or if we even saw any game. He welcomed myself and my son as though we were his own every spring on our Missouri Turkey Hunts. Wally had to be one of the warmest, kindest and most generous men I’ve ever known and I know how important his friendship was to my family and he will be greatly missed.

Posted by:
The Deo’s

Posted on:
Monday, August 21, 2023

There is and will only ever be one Wally. We will miss you dearly. Love, The Deo’s.

Posted by:
Ken Vairo

Posted on:
Monday, August 21, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Mroz clan. Danny is my brother and I always looked up to John, Mike , & Ryan like older brothers. Maryanne Im so sorry for your loss. Wally is a legend, there was so many funny stories and great memories from my childhood and it breaks my heart he is gone. Im gonna miss you Wally. RIP. You will live on forever. GO BEARS!

Posted by:
Joe Cudiamat

Posted on:
Monday, August 21, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to Maryanne, John, Mike, Ryan, and Danny with all the spouses and grandchildren. The Mroz's home was a staple throughout my teenage and pre-adult years. Wally was always welcoming and incredibly funny every time he was around. Sending our prayers from Washington. All the best, The Cudiamats (Joe, Jenn, Lylah, and Jayce)

Posted by:
Janet & Dennis Baier

Posted on:
Monday, August 21, 2023

We are heartbroken. Wally was always joking and laughing and fun to be around. We will miss him terribly.

Posted by:
John &Bobbie Pedi

Posted on:
Sunday, August 20, 2023

We always enjoyed talking with Wally and him making us laugh a lot and enjoyed hearing about his fishing trips. We’re going to miss him but God needed another guy in heaven to bring more happiness to it. God Bless him and to All of his Family you all are in our Thoughts And Prayers. Love John& Bobbie