Casimir C. Kaliski, 90, born Feb. 18, 1914 in Chicago, peacefully passed away in his sleep at the Illinois Veteran’s Home at Manteno. He was formerly from Wheaton and the south side of Chicago. He was a loving father and hero to his surviving son, Charles J. Kaliski and Kathryn K. Welch (husband William); he is survived by his sister Florence Stazak (husband Edward); and brother Joseph Kaliski; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda G. Kaliski, nee Dilesky, who was born in Michigan, parents Joseph and Boleslawa, sister Lillian Czuczman (husband Joseph) and Marianne Kaliski. He was a great amateur baseball pitcher which earned him the nickname of Buzz. A sergeant in the Army during WWII and proprietor of a service station located at 79th and State Road. Visitation Wednesday, 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Damar Funeral Home, 7861 S. 88th Ave. (2 miles west of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. 708-496-0200.
