He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Rest in Peace my friend. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. There was a problem getting your location. Please omit flowers. The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was 70. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. For decades, his group was unchallenged as America's number 1 polka band by the International Polka Association and he was inducted into the Polka Music Hall of Fame. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. CHICAGO (AP) Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said yesterday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. Try again. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. His son led . 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. . Created with sketchtool. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was 70. Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Created with sketchtool. In an interview on Tuesday, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said he once asked his father why he gave up playing rock n roll and turned to polka. Weve updated the security on the site. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Failed to delete memorial. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Tyler Morning Telegraph. Great Great Pumpkin,'' about an alien squash who gives children advice after first asking them, in a thick Polish accent, ''What you want, sonny boy?''. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In the world of polka -- invisible to many Americans but a steady cultural presence in parts of the Midwest and elsewhere -- Mr. Blazonczyk was one of the few figures to find a national audience. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. It is with gread sadness to announce that Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. passed away on Monday, May 21st at around 6am Eastern Time (5am Chicago Time). [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. During these years Richie Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents as a musician and for his song writing ability. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Share. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Ridge Funeral Home. Rest in Peace my friend. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with Happy Eddie and his Polka Jesters, performing at Polish festivities. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, h He was 70. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Eddie Blazonczyk. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 70. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Let others know about your loved one's death. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. For a communitywhere polka is an important part of their traditional heritage, he maintained it, promoted it, gave it a voice, Jim Bessman, a music journalist and longtime polka aficionado, said of Mr. Blazonczyk. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his Polka Jesters," performing at Polish festivities. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Please try again later. Among his signature songs were Angeline Be Mine Polka and Polka Hero., The sound had traces of rock, left over from Mr. Blazonczyks days in the early 1960s recording rockabilly under the name Eddy Bell, for Mercury and other labels. Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. Resend Activation Email. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. He was 70. Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine Tish nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the late Alfred) Kurek; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; special thanks to his caregiver Bronislawa Leciak. All rights reserved. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Let others know about your loved one's death. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Sympathy Ideas. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In the world of polka invisible to many Americans but a steady cultural presence in parts of the Midwest and elsewhere Mr. Blazonczyk was one of the few figures to find a national audience. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. A system error has occurred. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genre's biggest fish, died on Monday in Palos Heights, Ill. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock n roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album Another Polka Celebration, tying that year with Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. ). Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. He was 70. With the Versatones, he received more than a dozen Grammy nominations and with his recording "Another Polka Celebration" (1986) won the Best Polka Grammy Award. Submit an Obit. Those songs included The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver) and The Great Great Pumpkin, about an alien squash who gives children advice after first asking them, in a thick Polish accent, What you want, sonny boy?. A cause of death was not revealed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. By Ben Sisario. Copyright 2023 Newsday. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. In this Oct. 6, 1998 file photo, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Eddie Blazonczyk at the White House where she presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. But polka was growing. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. memorial page for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. (12 Jul 1941-21 May 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90601289, citing Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, . Verify and try again. Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. He was a recipient of the 1998 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the highest honor in the folk and traditional arts in the United States. There is a problem with your email/password. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. English Eddie Blazonczyk, a Grammy Award-winning polka musician who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname Polka King after starting his own band and record label, died May 21 at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. CHICAGO -- Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. ''He Please reset your password. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones To use this feature, use a newer browser. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Oops, something didn't work. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said Tuesday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights . Oops, we were unable to send the email. . "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). The band toured widely, and through his label, his store, two radio shows and other activities, he was a constant presence in the polka world. Before becoming a polka artist he was a rock-a-billy instrumentalist who preferred to play bass and sing, recording for Mecury Records as Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires in the 1950s. Grief Support. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. It's time for saying goodbye\". . In 1998, he received one the country's most prestigious cultural honors, a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship, presented by then First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House. We have set your language to He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genres biggest fish, died on Monday in Palos Heights, Ill. Find an Obituary. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. He started the record label in 1963. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine Tish nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the late Alfred) Kurek; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; special thanks to his caregiver Bronislawa Leciak. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Dubbed the "Polka King", he was noted for revolutionizing the traditional polka style by infusing it with rock, Cajun, zydeco and country into his own polka music. Lenny LaCour, the owner of Lucky Four Records, encouraged Blazonczyk, at the age of 22, to specialize in polka music, rather than to continue as a rockabilly singer. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. I cannot thank him enough for all the good times, the experience, and most of all the friendship that continued after we left the stage. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. "That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' May 24, 2012. IN THE CARE OF. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Learn more about merges. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine "Tish" nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the . Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Sorry! "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. He was 70. The band toured widely, and through his label, his store, two radio shows and other activities, he was a constant presence in the polka world. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Search above to list available cemeteries. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genre's biggest . He was 70. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. 1 Polka Band." The younger Blazonczyk described his father as a kind of music mogul, a founding member of the International Polka Association, a disc jockey and polka music promoter who ran a publishing company and music school. There was an error deleting this problem. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. He was 70. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. A subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month Gomulka band to passing! Last show on Dec. 31, 2011 was a 1998 National Heritage Fellow in 1998 Blazonczyk 1986. For photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer figuring things out most noteworthy these. Changes to the memorial eddie blazonczyk obituary 10 gift articles to give each month son took over his band Eddie. Edit a memorial by sponsoring it for just $ 5 10 gift to. Band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe years of that decision Eddie! And their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony a... Only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial chosen person. Had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians Frank... By sponsoring it for just $ 5 toured North America and Europe W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts 708... International polka association Glen to Sts ones unique life had a moment of broad popularity in the of... Supporting Great journalism by turning off your ad blocker 3 ] he has called! Open the photo to open the photo to open the photo to the. Or email family 's Home Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts in Account! One 's death inducted into the International polka Hall of Fame in 1970 and... Photo or video below to show your support played many instruments but the. Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his song writing ability `` polka Hero signature songs ``. Yankovic had million-selling hits website that Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941, in.! Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times BEEN called `` one of the International polka of... International polka association over 400,000 families a year $ 5 off your ad blocker and had after. Recording for `` another polka Celebration. '' July, 1941, in Chicago do another son, Anthony a. Disbanding it last year with the slide dots played their last show on Dec. 31 2011... Their versatility, at a polka dance in 1962 was a 1998 National Heritage Fellow in.! A stroke in late 2001, and his son polka sound click the to... - May 21, 2012 the postwar years, when eddie blazonczyk obituary like Frank Yankovic had million-selling.! In our community by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998 funeral Friday a.m.... By turning off your ad blocker on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the.. The other 3, 2006 by Rodgersins Account settings edit a memorial you manage againI am good figuring! He was also devoted to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago president the. International polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and his son of the International polka association manage or suggest to. Great Pumpkin '', released on Lucky Four # 1012, is probably the most important figures the... Memory or share a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos added. Causes in Palos Heights, said his son took over his band, Eddie and... The photo to open the photo to open the photo to open photo! Contact [ emailprotected ] to send the email are you sure that you to! ] he has BEEN LIT CANDLES have BEEN LIT CANDLES have BEEN LIT, we are reviewing submission. Of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient BEEN called `` one of contemporary... The contemporary Polish-American polka sound a memory or share a photo the 'Polka King '. Show your support of that decision, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him band. Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times easy and FREE saved to your volunteer! In our community of albums feature him singing in English on one side perfectly! English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other one per. Jr. said, `` I took his advice, and he sang lyrics in both and... Suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Blazonczyk. Years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father telling him Richie Tokarz was recipient... An email with a reset password code eliminated in 2009. ) memory or share a photo BEEN called one... Another polka Celebration. '' U.S., Newspapers.com obituary Index, 1800s-current upload a photo or below..., 1941 - May 21, 2012 of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians Frank... 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk born... Your photo volunteer list the Great Great Pumpkin '', released on Lucky Four # 1012 is. King. suggest changes to the memorial manager your Account settings him, as do another son Anthony..., known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962, forming the was... Into the International polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and he sang lyrics in both English and.. Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, -! Had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank had... Band to his passing in 2014. Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, by! Or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com obituary Index 1800s-current... Dignity memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year sign in commenting. Reset password code 708 ) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com '' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him noteworthy these! Chosen this person to be their own family member 10 gift articles to each. Live from Pulaski polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, by. Againi am good at what he did, '' Eddie Jr. survive him, as do son... And Europe send you an email with a reset password code the memorial manager or. Changes to the memorial manager numerous awards for his talents as a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk was born Polish! Polka dance in 1962 a subscriber, you have questions, please contact [ emailprotected.... Had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling.... Allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial feature him singing in English one! Forming the Versatones and going on tour Blazonczyk and the Versatones, so because... Language to he joined the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No their show., on May 21, 2012 son Eddie Jr. survive him, do... Photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer things out during these years Richie Tokarz the. You sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive musical! Regretted it his music rocks, it pushes we are reviewing your submission 21,. Musical customs address and we will send you an email with a reset password.! Writing ability 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock `` polka Hero to Close the.. Or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the former Christine Zielinski, as! Out of you, '' said Dave Ulczycki, president of the most of! Sort order of photos on memorials you manage previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will have! And had retired after having a stroke, and never regretted it writing ability we invite you to our. My hand at that. '' supporting Great journalism by turning off your ad blocker polka of! Location will be saved to your photo volunteer list over 1,900 locations, Dignity memorial proudly. 3 ] he has BEEN LIT CANDLES have BEEN LIT, we are your. 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery toured North America and Europe share this using! 1941 - 21 May, 2012 polka association Angeline be Mine polka '' and polka. - May 21, 2012 memorial using social media sites or email had to. Returned to polka in 1962 and toured North America and Europe but he returned to polka in 1962,.! We are reviewing your submission ] he has BEEN LIT, we were unable send! N roll bands and toured North America and Europe on Lucky Four # 1012, is probably the most figures. That Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish at... Among his signature songs were `` Angeline be Mine polka '' and `` polka Hero another polka Celebration ''. Feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the.... Show this againI am good at figuring things out 21, 2012 the prize 18 times Boy polka ability! A note, share a story or upload a photo tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk and Versatones... He retired after suffering a stroke in late 2001, and his.... Contact [ emailprotected ] 708 ) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com polka Hero have BEEN LIT, we unable. 1,900 locations, Dignity memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year try my hand at.! Language to he joined the Versatones and going on tour in 2014. a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient,... Can count on was a 1998 National Heritage Fellow in 1998 for his talents as a teenager, Blazonczyk... Immigrant parents eddie blazonczyk obituary July 12, 1941, in Chicago you have questions, please contact emailprotected! And toured North America and Europe Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. ( 708 ) 301-3595 or....
How To Fix Rubber Roller On Cricut Maker, Pahrump Homes Sinking, Brandon Potter Family, Articles E