Helen M. Patuszynski

Helen Marie Patuszynski, nee Zywicki, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Beloved wife of Chester for 60 wonderful years; devoted mother of Mark and Daniel (Jennifer); cherished grandmother of Lucy and Leia, who brought immeasurable joy to her life; dear daughter of the late Henry and the late Theresa; and loving aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Starting her long career with Illinois Bell out of high school, Helen retired from AT&T and was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. A devoted Catholic, she treasured time spent with her family and enjoyed traveling far and near, especially her innumerable memorable visits to California to be with her sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters.

Helen will always be remembered for her kindness, strength, unwavering love for her family, and the warmth she shared with everyone who knew her. Helen's legacy will live on through the countless memories she created and the deep love she leaves behind, bringing comfort and peace to all whose lives she touched.

Lying in-State, Monday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., St. Eugene Church - Queen of Peace, 7958 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.

For information, 773-774-3232.