Edward A. Rybicki, Age 96, Merchant Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene S. nee Sosnowski. Loving father of Aurell “Ed” (Diana) and Gary (Sharon) Rybicki. Cherished grandfather of Kelly (David) Wiebers, Jennifer (Miguel) Millan, Elizabeth, Mark and Heidi Rybicki. Great grandfather of Shannon and D.J. Wiebers, Angelina and Miguelito Millan. Dear brother of Richard (the late Jadzia) and the late Karl (the late Mary) Rybicki and brother-in-law of the late Stephanie (the late Edward) Bieniasz, the late Alex (the late Mae) Sosnowski, the late Olga (the late Frank) Bieniasz, the late Sophie (the late Stanley) Wierzba and the late Anna (the late Michael) Dragon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ed was a master carpenter for over 60 yrs., working for the Chicago Park District for 30 yrs. He helped many people and will be missed by all. Visitation Friday December 27th from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1351 W. Evergreen, Chicago, Mass time pending. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Mary Mother of God Mausoleum. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com