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TJ · 05-12-2012, 06:02 AM

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.

Table Hockey Heaven Tribute Thread:
http://tablehockeyheaven.com/forums/...ghlight=#21617

Mr. Television · 05-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-12-2012, 09:32 AM

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.

Retro4Life · 05-12-2012, 10:27 AM

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

catlover79 · 05-12-2012, 11:47 AM

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

!!

Janice · 05-12-2012, 03:51 PM

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.

Marvo301 · 05-12-2012, 04:07 PM

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

Pavan · 05-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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.

mets82 · 05-12-2012, 10:02 PM

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

Zoneboy · 05-12-2012, 10:11 PM

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.

Skywalker · 05-13-2012, 02:43 PM

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

ronny54 · 05-13-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

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.

AKA · 05-14-2012, 01:15 AM

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

Brad Russ · 05-14-2012, 07:47 AM

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!

AB · 05-14-2012, 05:08 PM

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

05-12-2012, 06:02 AM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,683	Remembering My Uncle Mike 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. Table Hockey Heaven Tribute Thread: http://tablehockeyheaven.com/forums/...ghlight=#21617
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05-12-2012, 09:32 AM	#3
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	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.
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05-12-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times, no one and nothing can take those away from you.
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05-12-2012, 11:47 AM	#5
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05-12-2012, 04:07 PM	#7
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers aare with your family at this difficult time.
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05-12-2012, 09:25 AM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	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.
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05-12-2012, 03:51 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	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.

05-12-2012, 04:23 PM	#8
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	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.
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05-12-2012, 10:02 PM	#9
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	My condolences to you and your family, Todd. Im sorry to hear about your loss.
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05-12-2012, 10:11 PM	#10
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,392	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.
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05-13-2012, 02:43 PM	#11
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, Todd. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

05-14-2012, 01:15 AM	#13
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

05-14-2012, 07:47 AM	#14
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	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!
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05-14-2012, 05:08 PM	#15
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	So very sorry to hear about your uncle. I'll keep your family in my thoughts & prayers.