We just heard that Chester, the longtime grill man at the Stage on Second Avenue, died yesterday.
Roman Diakun, who owned the Stage for 35 years up until its closure in March 2015, shared the news.
We don't know too much about Chester's family or background. A few health-related issues caused him to retire several years ago.
This from the Stage Facebook page:
It is with a heavy heart that we deliver the sad news that Chester Kawalec (our grillman) has passed away yesterday. The viewing will be at Arthur's Funeral Home on Friday Jan.27th, 2017 between 6 and 9pm, located at 207 Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. R.I.P.
H/T Sheila Rothenberg
14 comments:
He was a good man. RIP, and long-live our memory of The Stage.
Just when I thought the news of the day couldn't get any worse. This is so sad. I was a regular customer and tried to go in during Chester's shift as he made the best fried potatoes. I was concerned when he had to stop working, then heartbroken when the Stage was forced to close. My condolences to Chester's and the whole Stage family.
Great guy. Loved to watch him cook up our eggs and potatoes. Hope he doesn't have to work as hard or has a bigger workspace in the next life! RIP!
Aw damn.
Rest well, Chester.
RIP, Chester. You will be missed.
I used to go there all of the time... so sad. I loved watching him cook, it was a ballet between him and Roman and the other employees. He was reserved but such a good man. Please: my condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad news...RIP
He was the best!
So sad. .rip Chester you are missed. Condolences to his family.
Thank you Chester for all the good times at the Stage!!! We heart you!!!<3! RIP friend to many.
My condolences to everyone who loved eating there and to the Stage family.
RIP dear kind soul.
chester was a wonderful person and a terrific cook. condolences to his family, roman, and everyone at the stage.
So sorry to hear this. RIP.
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