My Uncle Mike Lisowski of Stickney (near Chicago), IL passed away in his sleep late Tuesday night. He had been diagnosed with stage iv melanoma (skin cancer) in early 2011. He was 58.

I have many great memories of him from my childhood. We played a lot of table hockey, Strato-O-Matic baseball and just had fun together. We both loved sports and went to games. My family moved to St. Louis when I was about 10 and later to Atlanta, so I didn't get to see him as often after that. I always looked forward to visiting with him.

My uncle was a table hockey legend in the Chicago area, a 7-time champion, and one of the better players in the country. He was a very good and kind man to all who knew him. My family and I will miss him very much.

It's been a tough couple of years for me with my dad in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and my uncle's battle with cancer. Thanks for any thoughts and prayers for my family.

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I am very sorry for your loss Todd. He sounded like a very good man and the memories you have of he and you will last a lifetime. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless. :)

TJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. Cancer is a terrible thing. Fifty-eight is a young age to pass away at. Your uncle sounds like he was a very nice guy. I'm sure he will be remembered both for his hockey skills and for the kind of person he was as you mentioned. Also, I'm sorry to hear your father is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times, no one and nothing can take those away from you.

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God bless you and your family, Todd...and may your Uncle Mike :rip:!!

Todd, I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss. Your Uncle Mike was obviously a terrific man, both kind and talented. Hold onto your memories of him. They will last you a lifetime. I'm always here for you.

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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers aare with your family at this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family Todd. It's a big loss but you're handling it quite well and I commend you for that. He is in a better place for sure.

Please keep all of our thoughts when you go to the funeral this week in Chicago.

My condolences to you and your family, Todd. Im sorry to hear about your loss.

Todd, sorry to hear about your uncle and also that your father has Alzheimer's. The same thing happened with my grandfather so I definitely understand what you and your family are going through.

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, Todd. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, Todd. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry About your Uncle Mike Todd. i'm not sure if you remember me (Ron Marsik)i played you in table hockey at Mike"s house (stickney) Mike was always very upbeat when i talked with him on the phone over the last year & half. Ibelieve i 1st met him in the early 80"s and went to the winter olympics with him in 94(lillehamer)He's in a better place now with his parents and dog butch.No more tumurs to remove or back surgeries. He will be missed.

Very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle Todd. Sounds like he was an amazing man. You and your family are in my prayers. Hang in there!

So very sorry to hear about your uncle. I'll keep your family in my thoughts & prayers.

Thanks everybody for your support. He fought a brave battle with the cancer and was hopeful of getting better until the end. He's no longer in pain and suffering. He was in heaven with my grandma on Mother's Day. RIP Uncle Mike.

We're here if you need a shoulder to lean on!!! :bighug:

Todd, I am so sorry for your loss. I am all too familiar with the loss of loved ones. I had some of the coolest uncles, so I can relate with what you're going through. God Bless and my condolences to you and your family.