Chester A. Palinski

Chester A. Palinski

Chester A. Palinski “Chet”: October 8, 2021. Predeceased by Dorothy Wojcik Palinski, to whom he was married for 31 years, and second wife of 18 years, Agnes Sauers Palinski; brothers Larry and Dick and son-in-law, Jack Riess. He is survived by his children, Paul (Susan) Palinski, Mary Ann Riess, Sue Good and Jane Jacobe; sons-in-law Bill Good and Tom Jacobe; stepchildren, Jerry (Mary Ann) Sauers, Dolores (Steve) Snyder, Jim (Donna) Sauers, Bill (Trisha) Sauers, Beverly (Phil) Ewald; sister, Julia and sister-in-law, Sr. Mary Christopher; grandchildren, Jenny (David) Cain, Adam Palinski, Michael Riess, Alyssa Good, Steven (Kayla) Jacobe, Katie Riess, Micala Jacobe; great-grandchildren, Jake, Luke and Matt Cain, Justin Schucker and Gianna Jacobe; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Chet was born on March 7, 1924 to Paul and Evelyn Palinski in Kankakee, IL. He was a WWII Veteran and a 75-year member of the Knights of Columbus. After moving to Greece in 1964, he became very involved in the community, including the American Legion. He loved to socialize, especially over a good game of cards.

Those wishing to pay their final respects may visit between 4-7 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 28th at 10:30 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.  For more information and to sign his online guestbook visit www.meesonfamily.com