Jeffery Oscar Kempiak
Passed: May 04, 2019
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Jeffery Oscar Kempiak
Passed: May 04, 2019
Obituary
Jeffery Oscar Kempiak, age 50 of Buckeye, AZ died May 4, 2019 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born January 30, 1969 in Park Ridge, IL to Carol and Richard Kempiak, Jr. Jeffery lived in Des Plaines, IL for many years. He worked as a musician and a performer. He was an avid Cubs fan. He had a great sense of humor and could tell a good joke. He was a loving father and a good brother, who insisted on living his life on his own terms.
Jeffery is survived by his son, Tristan Storm Kempiak; mother, Carol Kempiak; brother, Richard Allen Kempiak (Kathy); and sister-in-law, Kymberly Kempiak. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Kempiak, Jr.; sister, Cheryl Watt; and brother Jonathan Kempiak. Burial will be at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206. The family suggests that donations be made to an Addiction Recovery Center of your choice.
4 responses to Jeffery Oscar Kempiak
Sandy Lopez says:
May 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss— I am sure there are no words to express the grief you and your family must feel after so many recent losses of loved ones.
Tom and Gale Marcinko says:
May 15, 2019
Carol, We don’t even know where to begin to help you heal. Your pain is beyond anything we can imagine. Please accept our most deepest sympathies. Prayers for support and healing. All our love. Tom and Gale
Stevi Seigla says:
May 15, 2019
Dear old friend, the world is not nearly as bright and wonderful without you in it. Your heart was always big and caring beyond measure… maybe too much so for this world. Everyone you loved you loved deeply and passionately. You cared about people in tough situations, animals, social injustice, and the environment. You lived your life as a feminist and an ally – truly caring about people for who they were inside. My most vivid memory of you was sitting on the couch in that little apartment in Chicago (Irving Park?) and stating that the best lesson you learned in life was “Keep the women happy.” And you meant it in the sweetest way, for all the women in your life not just romantic partners.
You genuinely enjoyed making people happy and would never hurt anyone intentionally. Your heart was so feeling and full of caring for others that this world was probably too harsh and cruel for it at times. You never stopped being an advocate for music and art and those who pursued it. The joy and expression of creativity was always encouraged and appreciated enthusiastically to everyone around you. No one in your presence ever felt ridiculous or judged. Your kindness and generosity of spirit were always present.
You live on in our hearts, in your beautiful son, in the Cubs, in the music, in the Blues, in laughter, and in love.
Rest in peace and laugh with the Angels Jeff.
DJ says:
May 16, 2019
Much love.