[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations 
to the Zarzycki Manor Chapels as they commemorate 100 years of 
dedicated service to the people of Chicagoland.
   For a century, Zarzycki Manor Chapels has stood as a pillar of 
support for Chicagoland families in their times of hardship and grief. 
The Zarzycki Manor Chapels' motto is ``Modern Service with Traditional 
Dignity.'' By treating every family with care and respect, the Zarzycki 
family has earned the admiration and gratitude of the community.
   Zarzycki Funeral Home was founded in 1915 by Ms. Agnes S. Zarzycki; 
a Polish immigrant and the first woman funeral director of Polish 
descent in Chicago. Ms. Zarzycki and her husband Stanislaw ran the 
funeral parlor out of their home throughout the early years of the 
business. Early on they withstood hard times and remained dedicated to 
helping grieving families throughout the influenza epidemic. After 
Stanislaw's death in 1927, Agnes continued to run the Zarzycki Funeral 
Home through the Great Depression.
   Agnes and Stanislaw had five children. Their son Casimir took over 
the business and expanded it, creating the Zarzycki Manor Chapels. 
After many successful years, Casimir turned the business over to his 
son, Richard. Richard and his wife Charmaine worked together at the 
Zarzycki Manor Chapels for over 35 years.
   In 2006, Richard passed away leaving the business to Charmaine and 
their two daughters, Claudette and Andrea. As third and fourth 
generation female funeral directors, they admirably uphold the 
founder's legacy of strength, independence, and hard work.
   Today I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 100th 
anniversary of the Zarzycki Manor Chapels and honoring the Zarzycki 
family for the care and comfort they provide to so many in the 
community.

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