Bruce A. Schwartz
Bruce A. Schwartz, age 50, of Countryside, IL, passed away at home on May 1, 2022 after a hard fought battle against esophageal cancer. He was a graduate of Pleasantdale and Lyons Township High School. Bruce and his wife had an amazing relationship for 30 years, and their greatest gifts were their children and grandson. Bruce would help anyone, had the best stories, and made everything enjoyable. His greatest joys in life were the years of go-kart and stock car racing they did as a family with his son as the driver, and running Schwartz Excavating and Schwartz Construction Group with his family and late father.
Cherished husband of Beth (née Pritchett); devoted father of Cassidy (Tyler) and Garrett (Rachel); proud grandfather of Emmett; loving son of Patricia (née Pearson) and the late Bruce; dear brother of Brian (Beth) and Christy; amazing uncle of Christopher, Ryan, Conner, Caden, Jake, & Cole.
Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 5 at the funeral home, followed by a procession to Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL for graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bruce’s name to Be the Fight (https://www.bffkids.org/) are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
To the Schwartz family,
I was so saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. My heart is with you all during these difficult days.
I can’t help thinking about the baseball days, and Bruce over at our house with Chris when they were kids.
I am praying for you all and, and sending love and hugs to the entire Schwartz family.
Peace, Debbie Henricksen
Thank you so much. Your words are so kind.
– Beth (Bruce’s wife)
Dear Schwartz Family, my heart breaks with yours over the loss of your precious Bruce. May God in His mercy comfort each of you with loving memories of him. Thinking of you with love, Carol Buche
(Mother of Christy’s friends Michelle Buche Lansky & Leslie Buche Greve)
Thank you so much, your words are so kind.
– Beth (Bruce’s wife)
My deepest condolences to the entire family! Prayers going up for guidance and blessings during this difficult time. 🙏🏼💔😂
OUR DEAR FRIENDS, I WISH I HAD THE RIGHT WORDS TO TELL YOU HOW VERY HEART BROKEN WE WERE TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSING BRUCE. WE KNEW HIM MOST OF HIS LIFE AND HAVE LOTS OF HAPPY MEMORIES. HE WAS SUCH A KIND AND CARING PERSON. PLEASE KNOW YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
To the Schwartz family, Mark and I send our sincere condolences over Bruce’s passing. Our hearts break for you in this time of sorrow. May God of love and peace hold you near. Mark & Kathy Richel
To the Schwartz family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you find comfort in knowing he’s at peace and in a much better place!
The Banda Family
Dear Beth and family, We were saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. He had battled so hard and so long. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Rick & Kathryn Lange
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Tim and Jake Morrell
So sorry for your loss , Bruce will be missed . Words just cant express my thoughts . I do know Bruce & His Dad will be running some Big Machines up in Heaven !
Sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many! My thoughts and prayers go to your family
We were deeply saddened by the news about Bruce. We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family.
The Fulgencio Family