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Matthew “Sonny” Joseph Nowakowski Sr., 74, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Matthew Nowakowski and Stella Marie Gustello.
Matt is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cheryl Nowakowski; his son, Matthew Nowakowski Jr., and daughter-in-law Yolande; and his daughter, Marissa Dantos, and son-in-law Christian. His family was the heart of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them.
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