Rafal Polichnowski, age 51, originally from Kolo, Poland; beloved father of Alexei and Victoria Polichnowski, step-father of Kayla Corcoran; loving son of Urszula (Andrzej) Niemczyk and Antoni Polichnowski; dear brother to Grzegorz Polichnowski; loving godson to Barbara Kedzierska and Janusz Bucikiewicz; dear uncle, nephew, and cousin to many. Cherished friend to many.

At a young age, sports, especially BMX racing, became his passion. He represented Poland in 3 World BMX Games from 2000-2003, and was Poland's team manager for several years thereafter.

He worked his entire adult life as a truck driver, canvasing every state in the beautiful US.

His pride were his children, always boasting and relishing their milestone and accomplishment.

Visitation Friday February 2, 2024 from 4 PM until 8 PM at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL 60714. Funeral Saturday 9 AM going to Queen of All Saints Basilica for 10 AM Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Funeral info:847-966-7302