Gerald M. Fedorchak Sr.

GERALD M. FEDORCHAK, SR.
Jerry Fedorchak, Sr., 69 loved and admired husband, father and grandfather passed away October 3, 2008 after battling cancer at St. Anthony Memorial in Michigan City, IN. His death was dignified and reserved, echoing the life he lived, while surrounded by his beloved family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Michigan City with Rev. James McGrogan officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Lake Cemetery, Laporte. Visitation Sunday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN. Jerry was born in Gary, IN. He was an architect by trade and well respected businessman. He had a passion for design and bringing big projects to life. His heart and soul was his family and friends. He was an active, yet quiet philanthropist. Jerry began his professional career in two high profile architectural firms. While working with world renowned architect, Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings Merrill they designed the University of Chicago Circle Campus and the John Hancock building in Chicago. He was well accomplished internationally and spent several years as the partner in charge of international design in Signapore, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, England, the Netherlands, Iran and Iraq to name a few. Jerry worked with the Dupont Corporation in developing and designing the first building to utilize Teflon coated fiberglass, the material now known to cover domed stadiums throughout the world. He went on to start his own architectural firm and added a real estate development arm to his practice. Jerry was a founding partner in the Michigan City's Blue Chip Casino. Throughout the years, he had the pleasure of working with thousands of clients and helping enrich their lives through design. Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosalie (Pampalone) Fedorchak (1987); mother, Mary (Janiga); and father, Michael. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; son Jerry, Jr., daughter-in-law, Lisa (Cammett); daughter, Annette; son- in-law, Howard Moser; and two beautiful grandchildren who all helped light a path for him during his last days. His brother, Jim; stepchildren: Dov and Cindy Rosenberg, Honna and Mike Kozik, Janet and Bob Garcia; and nine stepchildren all held a special place in his heart. Jerry will be sorely missed by his friends and family who are better for knowing such a remarkable person. Memorials contributions may be made to the Indiana Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or to the Franciscan Home and Community Services, 2424 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online, visit our website at www.otthaverstock.com.