KAIK, Ireneusz (Irek)

Our deepest condolences to Giuliana and family on Irek’s sudden passing. We are in shock and so saddened. Irek had an infectious laugh, awesome smile, supportive friend, was so kind and loved socialising with family and friends alike. There better be a well equiped kitchen, bar and garage waiting for you Irek. We love you and you’ll be so missed by us all.

We are devastated on the passing of our very loved brother in law Irek. Irek you were the most generous and giving person. Our lives will never be the same without you. We are going to miss your kindness and fun loving nature. You were a friend to everyone you met and you will be deeply missed. Thank you for being the most wonderful Zio and brother in law.
With broken hearts,
John, Andria, Chelsea, Luis & Christian D’Angelo ❤️

Hi Forest,
the news of your passing has deeply touched me. It’s hard to find the right words, but I feel the need to say thank you.
I remember you as a rare person: generous, genuine, and able to make people feel at home even on the other side of the world. My time in Australia still lives within me with a full smile and deep gratitude, because it is so closely tied to you, to who you were, and to the moments we shared together.
Even across the distance, I always felt you close. Some people don’t need constant presence or time, they simply remain.
Your memory is part of me.
A big, heartfelt hug to my cug Giuliana, to my aunt Nerina, and to the whole family
With love,
Fabio

So saddened to hear of Irek’s passing.. My heart is with you and yours, Giuls, in your time of great loss and sorrow..

Marissa Schill

Hey donkeyyyyyyyy
Can’t believe you left us soooo soon.
But I understood something in this life: death is not the end.
It’s a new beginning!
So I wish you all the best for the continuation of your journey brother.
Give a big hug to Zio Dino and Nonna Meneca for me please.
See you soon up there somewhere donkey!
Love you.
Simone

Zio Irek. Our lives just won’t be the same. Such a loving and caring person, I am just so grateful to have had his presence in my life. I will hold all our memories so close, and will never forget the love he gave me. From tickle fights and annoying you on the piano, to having a drink together, I will miss it all. Rest easy my Zio🤍

Irek, you have left a void that no one can fill, we are all just so saddened. We will miss the banter, the laughs, washing the cup and your famous big bear hugs. You will always be loved and remembered.
Linda Jamie Steph and god daughter Kayla

My Darling little brother, there are no words to describe my pain from loosing you. I’m still reaching for the phone to call you ,to ask for ideas, what to cook today. We still had so many COOKING plans and shopping trips, for weird polish foods. No more my Love,my Darling Irus. You will now only be in my heart forever. Frank Anita and I loved you dearly and always will ,forever. Till we meet again my LOVE.💔💔💔

We are devastated that we’ve lost rek, and we are heartbroken for you Jules. You were so loved by everyone. We will miss the laughter, the mischief, the funny long detailed stories, the big hugs and the loving friendship.
All our love to Julie and Yolanda and all the family.
Love from Anna, David, Domenic, Reuben, Heidi, Rupert and Emily xx

My heart is broken for you G and Nonna. I’ll so miss The Boy. X

Dear cousin Irek

Our journey began when you met my cousin Giuliana at a party we were at, I was visiting from Adelaide and you became a gate crasher when you saw Giuliana. It was an instant attraction on your part, I played the protective cousin at the time but you became part of our family instantly with your sense of humour, kindness and excellent cooking skills. We had fun exploring your language skills, always a laugh and mostly lost in translation. I personally will miss my SciFi watching cousin because we enjoyed our SciFi and could discuss it for hours. I hope you will continue your journey with Peace and Happiness.
Lots of Love from your family in Adelaide, zia Gina, zio Quinto (dec), cousin Adelina and Godson Kirana

Our heartfelt condolences to Giuliana. We have so many wonderful and fun memories of Irek from the 80s and 90’s, we will cherish them forever.
With love & hugs,
Gary & Robyn van der Staay xx

Oh Julie I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your beautiful Irek, will miss talking about holidays and making sausages. Danny & Gina Chambers

My sincere condolences to Giuliana and family on Irek’s sudden passing. I am in shock and so saddened by loss of a friend for whom I drank coffee and spun a yarn with regularly every week.
Irek had an infectious laugh, awesome smile everytime we’d be talking over coffee. It would be about anything and everything. He was a proud family oriented man that will be deeply missed both at home and afar. His loving family spirit flowed to his socialising with friends and the young kids of our little environment at the coffee shop. We love’d you and you’ll be so missed by us all The place won’t be the same without you Irek. Rest in peace mate 💔☕️
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Dearest Irek, I didn’t know you for a long time but I feel like I did. Your warmth and kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you for the thoughtful coffees and the laughs to brighten up my day.
Sending you all my love and prayers Giuls. We are all so blessed to have known such a wonderful and truly special gentleman.

Zio Donkey, we will miss your laugh, your smile, and your stories. Such a wonderful man that was always a pleasure to be around. Sending all our love to Julie ❤️. Rest easy mate.
James and Briar

Zio, I am deeply grateful for our time together. I will miss your kindness and warmth, but remember all the great memories I have of you and our family together. The laughs, the drinks, and the lessons you taught me will forever be close to my heart.
Rest in Peace, Zio.
Love Luis.

Farewell Shoo you left us too early. I’ll miss your warm, caring, funny and creative spirit and will treasure your friendship always. To Jules, Yolanda and family I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Sending all my love, Angie (Anjoo)

Immensely sad to hear about the passing of Irek. Always happy and always up for a chat. “ you will be missed enjoying your piccolo at Evviva” Sending our love to Julie and all the family 🤍
Tripodi family

The Cefala family are saddened by the passing of Irek. We send our condolences to Julie and all the family.

Zio Irek
thank you for all of the laughs, inside jokes, cocktails and i caffè. You will be deeply missed by everyone, thank you for always making me smile and for being an amazing Zio.
Love always, Chelsea 🤍

We extend our deepest sympathies to Giuliana and extended family on the sudden passing of Irek🤍🤍🤍
Rita, Joe and Family

Deepest sympathy Julie for the sad loss of your beautiful Husband Irek , he was such a kind loving , fun friend .
Lots of beautiful memories of our soccer glory days , holidays & dinner parties will be cherished for ever
RIP my friend

Irek only knew you through working together. What a great individual!!
Always happy (nearly) always with a ready smile and lots of cheek.
R.IP. mate. You were one of the good ones.

For our dearest Irek, we are so devastated to have lost you so soon. We still had our South Australia trip on hold from 3 years ago and hoped it would eventuate this year. So grateful we got to celebrate your birthday with you. Always lots of laughs and special moments, lots of wonderful memories. We will miss you immensely.
Our heartfelt Condolences and deepest sympathies to our dearest Julie.
Enio and Margaret Paolini

Condolences to all who loved and were loved by Irek. I will miss bumping into him around town and his lovely smile. Deepest sympathy to Julie.

Irek, your kindness & laughter & even your bad jokes around family gatherings will be deeply missed, gone way too soon, rest easy Irek. Our thoughts are with Julie, the Kaik & D’Angelo families xx ❤️

Irek, your kindness & laughter & even your bad jokes around family gatherings will be deeply missed, gone way too soon, rest easy Irek. Our thoughts are with Julie, the Kaik & D’Angelo families xx ❤️

To dearest Julie. We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts prayers and love are with you all at this sad time
Rest in peace Irek.
Silvana, Daryl, and Caterina Szabo

I am in disbelief, Irek gave so much to this world with his huge smile, friendly outgoing nature and laugh we all knew and loved. We’re so blessed to have known and shared a laugh with this man.

My condolences Julie and family. May you find strength in the love and support surrounding you now and always.

Rest in peace Irek.
All my love,
Steph

I still can’t believe it, you left a void that no one can ever fill… you were like a brother, a father to me on my trips to Australia, you always welcomed me into your home, guided me, you were my anchor, our fantastic best man, the Australian uncle that my children loved. Your kindness, your smile, your eternal availability will never be forgotten! I can’t believe I won’t find you welcoming us, next time, but be sure that Julie and I will toast to you, to one of the best men I’ve ever met, because we’ll hear you everywhere! A big hug to my love Julie, to nonna Nerina and all our big Australian family!
Love you
Tania Lucio Luca e Teo

How can it be! Such a beatuful, kind person go so suddenly! So sad for you Giuliana to have lost your life partner. Our thoughts are with you. I will miss his “Buon giorno signora” showing off his Italian when he came to the deli to buy his polish goodies. So so sad, there are no words.
Un forte abbraccio Giovina & the boys from Mavro’s Deli.

A great neighbour when I lived in Swallow Grove always made time to talk to our children. I was very sad to read of his passing way too young. Thinking of you Julie and all his family.
RIP Irek
Kim Lenowry and family

Ciao Peppino,
come capitava spesso con i tuoi scherzi pieni di vitalità anche stavolta c’hai colto di sorpresa. Ti abbiamo sempre considerato parte della nostra famiglia ma dobbiamo ammettere che non è stato difficile accoglierti, ci è venuto del tutto naturale perché la tua gioia di vivere era incontenibile. Ognuno di noi conserva un ricordo gentile e emozionante del tempo passato con te. In ogni serata passata con te c’erano risate fragorose: le stesse che risuonaneranno per sempre nella nostra mente al tuo ricordo!

Sandro, Domenica, Giulia, Vincenzo, Ida, Federica, Valerio

We are so saddened to read of the passing of Irek, he was always kind and friendly and up for a chat whenever we would pass him by. Sending our love and condolences to you Giulia and family . Janette and Murray Brady.

Farewell Irek.
An excellent draftsman, a lively conversationalist, and a unique sense of style.
Always fun to catch up with.
One of the design office’s gentlemen.
Jim Deering.

Guils and family, I’m saddened at this great loss. Irek loved life. He was fun, kind and a pleasure to be around.
Sending our love,
Joh and Tom

Deepest sympathy to Julie and family on your sad loss .
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Irek’s passing . He has been our wonderful friend and neighbour for over 25 years. He was such a generous, kind hearted and lovely man . We will miss his big happy smile and cheeky laugh . He will be so sadly missed ❤️ xx.
Tony and Kerry Buglisi

So sorry to hear about Irek. My condolences to the family. RIP IREK.

VALE

Condolences to your family and friends on behalf of the Latrobe Valley volleyball community.
I remember you fondly as a past coach of mine.

I’m so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and blessings are with you Julie. I always smiled when I was in his presence. A lovely man.

Hey Baffò, this time you really did something huge.We can hardly believe you’ve left us. We will miss your smile and your positivity; every time you came back to Italy and visited us it was a joy for all of us. We will miss you so much Irek, “Baffò”, as Mom used to call you. A big hug to my cousin Giuliana and Aunt Nerina. We love you. Family Coccia – Anna, Elvo, Gianlorenzo, Milena e Daniele

I still can’t believe that this has happened; Irek was such a dude, and so very well loved. He was truly a gentle man who was very caring and supportive & also very cheeky – he could really make me laugh with that twinkle in his eye.
He will be greatly missed
My love goes to you dear Giuli & to Narina & family
Reg & John x

Julie myślą jestem z Tobą i razem z Tobą przeżywam te żałobę .

Ireczku byłeś kimś wyjątkowym …Zawsze zostaniesz w naszej pamięci .

So deeply saddened and shocked to hear this terrible news. Guils my heart breaks for you. I only met Irek a few times but each time he made me laugh and he so was full of kindness and fun. Such a good and decent man. Our love to you Guils xxx

We are heartbroken on the passing of our nephew Irek. Its to difficult to imagine we will no longer be able to sit around the table sharing a drink, eating your sausages and laughing over your long detailed stories and always being greeted with that big smile and hug. You will always be remembered with love. Please know that we will always be here for Julie.
Zio Benny and Zia Mirella

My dearest Shoo
So many of my happiest adventures feature you, centre stage laughing and talking with new and old friends. You were so welcoming and generous, sharing a bowl of soup or some sashimi, a glass of whiskey, a piece of your beautiful bread or some naughty little pork products. So many memories to hold onto. Wish we had more adventures ahead of us.
My love goes out to Jules, .

I’m deeply saddened by your stage exit. Seeing you always meant laughter, music, and a fun time worth remembering. The passion and talent you brought to the piano stayed with us long after the music ended. You were so deeply loved, and you will be greatly missed. My love to Giuli and Narina.
Vale Irek.
Love Lisa & Andrew xx

So sad to hear that Irek has passed away suddenly, when many expect many more years of life. Irek was a much respected player and coach of Latrobe Valley Volleyball. He represented in U20 & Open teams & gave back thru coaching women’s teams. Sincere condolences to his family & friends.

We are so deeply saddened to hear of Irek’s passing. Giuli, Nerina and family, we send our love to you all. Giuli, you are constantly in my thoughts.

Judy and Grant Mraz

We were so deeply saddened to hear of Irek’s passing. Giuli, Nerina and family, we send our love. Giuli, you are constantly in our thoughts.

Judy and Grant Mraz

Arrivederci caro Irek
Già dalla prima volta che sei venuto in Italia,ci hai dimostrato la tua gioia nel conoscerci. Con la nonna Netta che ti chiamava Baffo’. Ricordi?
I tuoi abbracci e sorrisi cordiali.
Salutaci tutti lassù,la nonna Netta, Babbo Vincenzo e la mamma Rita…
Giovanna, Marco e Maurizio Alesi. Italy

Hi Giuliana, my deepest condolences

Adriano D’Erasmo Francesca Benigni, Italy

Dear Jules,

My sincerest condolences on Irek’s passing. I am so very devastated for your loss and still in shock that I will no longer be running into Irek’s happy, smiling face as I often did in Woolies! He was the most respectful, warm, funny and friendly person. Even as a kid at family gatherings, I remember thinking how beautiful it was the way he fit in so instantaneously and was loved by everyone.

You will see him again Jules but until then, may he Rest in Peace xxx

Deepest condolences, Julie. My heart goes out to you and your entire family during this incredibly difficult time. I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of Irek’s passing.

Your unique sense of humour, your stories, and those catch-up drinks will be deeply missed, Shags. You set a wonderful example of living life to the fullest and making the most of every moment. Cheers and rest in peace mate, you will always be remembered. 🥃

Ciao Irek ci mancherai tanto una persona speciale risentiamo ancora la tua voce quando passavi davanti casa e chiamavi Frace!!! Condoglianze a te Giuliana e tutta la tua famiglia vi portiamo nel cuore ❤️

Julie. Our deepest thoughts and prayers have been with you since hearing this devastating news. I still remember you and Irek as young love birds and thinking you were just perfect, and had it all. Which you did, because together your love endured everything. Your marriage was a testament of great love and now I prayer that your heart will be filled by God’s love and that God will shine his perpetual light upon your beautiful Irek’s soul 🤍. RIP Irek 🙏🕊️. With all our love Gina, Anthony and Rohan Symonds xo.

Julie, we are shattered by the passing of Irek, we have the best memories of all of us getting together as a big group in the 80’s and 90’s, so much fun and laughter. Our hearts break for you. Love Enzo and Shaz.

To dear Julie deepest condolences to you thinking of you in this sad moment.
To Erik
It was an honour to have known you, you were a kind & humble man , with your signature smile that lit up a room.
Although we never saw each other very often & my memory of you was when I was in my late teens
You always were gracious & friendly.
We would often bump into each other in very random places, Supermarkets, brewery, etc, etc.
You still always called me grasshopper ( kung fu reference)
And you were always up for a chat , & I was more than happy to indulge.
You will be deeply missed & i can’t believe you are gone😢.
I guess it’s true!!
Only the good die young !!
RIP
Im Sure heaven is so much more better now that you are there.
Love
Gary & Suzy Respondino

Dear Giuliana, I am so sorry for your heartache. Very thankful for Irek’s friendship and good humour. He will be greatly missed and always remembered.

Vale Irek,
Love and strength to Julie and family.
What a beautiful and moving send off for a man loved by many.
Dale
Phnom Penh Cambodia

Dear Julie, John and to all your families,our deepest condolences on Irek’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Love Joe, Tracey and family.

Irek, my coffee friend, i’ll sadly miss our chats at One Shot, talking crap, putting the world to rights. Deepest Sympathy to your beloved Julie & family. RIP my friend

Mr Moll you were many things to many people. To me you were a wingman, boogie buddy, skipper, chef and treasured friend. So many fond memories of us laughing, eating, drinking and laughing some more in different holiday locations. I can’t believe we won’t share more adventures and that I’ve had my last bear hug. Travel well my friend. Luv yoooo
Kelsta