Walter Szylwian unplugged Bishop Lennon's microphone: news obituary
Walter Szylwian, a 96-year-old altar boy and protestor, unplugged Bishop Richard Lennon's microphone in 2009 during a closing Mass at St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Last November, Szylwian was the first worshipper to get communion from Lennon at the reopened church.
Ten days after turning 100, Szylwian died Feb. 20 at Broadview Multi-Care Center.
"Walter bore no grudge," said another St. Casimir activist, Joe Feckanin. "His actions have made this humble man a legend... He re-energized us and showed courage and faith."