Gary W. Staniec. Beloved father of Garrett and Caitlin. Husband of Carol Staniec. Loving brother of Ted ( late Bonnie), Linda Sullivan and Priscilla (late Warren) and brother-in-law of Ed and the late Deb. Dearest uncle of Todd, Jennifer, Eddie, Joe and the late Tammy. Forever a Shamrock of St. Pat's H.S., Basketball leading scorer at Northeastern, amazing teammate to many and jokester to all. Funeral Wednesday, 10:15 am from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Cornelius Church. Mass 11:00 am. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. (773) 774-4100. MalecandSonsFH.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Staniec

35 Entries

Bud Ebert

March 29, 2015

Just found out on FB. So sorry. I had MANY great times on and off the court with him. The Bank says bye

Frank Schultz

March 18, 2015

Family,
I was at the ST Pat's game last night and I heard of the Passing of Gary. I played basketball with him at Northeaster, and he was and outstanding basketball player and team mate. He was always a fun loving person, and he got along with everyone who knew him. My condolences to your complete family and Gary will always be in my thoughts when I remember our basketball playing days.
Frank W. Schultz

Priscilla Staniec

December 31, 2014

It's New Year's Eve, the last day of 2014 and I wish you were here. It is so sad that you won't be. It is even sadder that you will not be here for 2015, 2016 and so on. I hope you know what a positive impact you made on so many people. Caitlin gave an incredible eulogy about you at your funeral mass. Some of the material was definitely acquired in the days leading up to it as friends and family shared their stories with her. She did a great job putting it all together and it all spelled special YOU! Together, Garrett and Caitlin gave you an incredible send off placing so many of your loved effects or items that told a story of you around the parlor. Pictures and videos and friends galore. It was beautiful and you would have been proud of how well they memorialized your life. It seems you even had a funeral crasher which was pretty funny after the fact. We all tried to figure out who the mystery guest was and even approached and inquired after introducing ourselves and thanking him for attending but even then no one could put on finger on who he was. In retrospect, you probably would have loved it, remembering some of your stories. Well, here is hoping that you and the old gang are going to welcome the New Year together celebrating that all of you are now without pain, without bills, without disease, without medicine, without any of the ails that you all may have had on earth. Missing you and all the others....

December 30, 2014

I shared Homeroom with Gary at St. Pat's for 4 years.
Gary's accomplishments made me proud to call myself a Shamrock to others.

Thank you! Gary for sharing yourself with so many others.

Sean Ulbert 72'

Priscilla Staniec

December 23, 2014

Well, it has been a couple of weeks and I am still waiting for your calls, I am expecting you to call. I know that is not going to happen but this is the holiday afterall and like mom, you loved holidays when everyone could get together. It will not be the same without you but know that you are remembered, that you will be thought about and more likely talked about. Your friends said some incredibly beautiful things about you at your services. All great and all so right on about you. Your Garrett and Caitlin, did a great job in memorializing you with so many of your likes and accomplishments available for viewing. Hoping you are with all the rest of the family we will be missing this holiday and that while we celebrate your lives here you celebrate with each other.

December 22, 2014

I was just informed about Gary. I am deeply sorry for you loss of a wonderful person. I went to Northeastern with Gary and we had many great times in the gym. He and I would always joke after his basketball practice sessions and my volleyball practice. Gary was and I'm sure still is one heck of a basketball player. My prayers are with you all.
Debbie Korcyl

Caitlin

December 11, 2014

They keep telling me that it's going to get easier and that I'm fine but it's been 2 weeks and it's 3pm on a Thursday in December and suddenly everything is so much harder than it was yesterday. I would do anything just to get another phone call from you. I miss you so much: I missed you before you were gone and I will miss you forever. I love you so so so so so much.

Philip Wayne

December 10, 2014

I am sad to hear of Gary's passing...we were friends at St. Pat's. I read his name in St.Pat's names of deceased Shamrocks. I was shocked. May you Rest in Peace Gary.

December 5, 2014

Hey Stereo, they need you in the starting lineup. See you on the other side, buddy.

Ray Koenig

December 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

JOHN O'Donnell

December 4, 2014

Gary and Marty O'G on a basketball court were like Barman and Robin- Fric and Frac- Shake and Bake- West and Baylor. When u played with them u were confident, and when u played vs. them u were in for a whippin'. But after the game there was always laughs and friendship and cold ones etc. Gary loved his "baskets"- and he loved life- and condolences to his family and his running mate Marty O'Gradney. I saw them at the Har Hig Tap summer of 2013 as they were having a warm up before going to Sabatino's and we laughed and talked baskets and hugged and they invited me to dine w them but I could not- and we reminisced some more and that was the last time I saw Gary and I will not forget that chance encounter on a summer afternoon in 2013. He was a teddy bear of a guy and a Chicago original. Perhaps the Good Lord needed a shooting guard upstairs, and Gary was the guy as he was called up to heaven. Amen to a larger than life great guy !!!!

Colleen Kathryn

December 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Anthony Giovannetti

December 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Gary for many years but I'm sure he was still fun loving and the life of the party! A Great Shamrock!

Tony "Gio",71' and the entire Giovannetti Family

December 2, 2014

Linda & Pricilla & Gary's family
Our heartfelt sympathy & thoughts are with you at this time. We didn't know Gary very well but had gotten together at Linda's several times and always enjoyed his company. Thinking of you...Judy & Scott Siria

Richard Walsh

December 2, 2014

I went to St. Pat's with Gary and although we were never close friends we always seemed to bump into each other through the years. He always knew my name and treated me like we were best of friends. He was a great guy, God bless.

December 2, 2014

"Dear Carol, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family." Sandra Caravantes - Round Lake, IL

Richard&sharon Lynch

December 2, 2014

Gary loved fishing, sports, his family,and life. Most of all bringing joy to all his friends and family. He was always positive in many ways to people even when his life wasnt on a happy track.
Our fondest memories of Gary go back to the times when the Staniec family were at Wrigley singing the 7th inning stretch.
I will miss my friend.,

December 1, 2014

Many memories at Northeastern with Gary. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat (nee Hanrahan) and Kevin Lewis

Kim Borchers Jockl

December 1, 2014

Dear Carol and Staniec Family,
I was a cheerleader at NEIU, when Gary played basketball. I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kim Borchers Jockl

Jeff Mortensen

December 1, 2014

There has been so many fond memories of Gary it's hard to believe he is not with us any longer. A great friend who would always be there for you. My prayers to his family and we will always remember number 33.

Dolly Tong

December 1, 2014

Carol,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dolly Tong

December 1, 2014

Carol,
I'm sor sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

December 1, 2014

Carol, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. All of you will be in my prayers.

Purita Angeles (Aurora, IL)

Joe Pesole

December 1, 2014

Gary was always in a good mood and was quick with a joke. I knew him at St. Pats and Northeastern. I remember his smile and soaring jump shot.
My best wishes to his family and close friends.

December 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prays are with you during this trying time. May Dad's memories
stay forever fondly in your hearts and may the hurt of his departure fade as
time goes forward!
Our very best, Paul Curi and family

david teitelbaum

December 1, 2014

So sorry to hear this. I have so many great memories and stories of Gary. One being, the trip we took to Japon. My thoughts to the family.

Bri Bill

December 1, 2014

Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 1, 2014

As we would all like to be remembered when young, so will I always remember Gary, in uniform (whether St. Pat's or NEIU's) driving to the side, pulling up for a jumper, bringing the crowd to its feet, smiling that smile. May he be at peace, and may God bring comfort to his family.

Dom Belmonte

Sam Clark

December 1, 2014

My Condolences goes out to my friend and his entire family. I treasure the time Gary and I shared as friends and as team mates. My Memories Of Gary will last forever. Gary was a wonderful person, and friend I'll truly miss. Sam N. Clark Jr. and family.

Dave Carrera

December 1, 2014

Gary I've known you for a long time my bad I have not seen you in a long time that was my loss and now I've lost it forever, You will always be a friend of mine.
Your friend: Dave Carrera

Susan Calandra

December 1, 2014

Garrett,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm very sorry for your loss.

November 30, 2014

Our condolences to all family members. His upbeat humor will always be remembered.
Larry and Elaine Wisniewski

Debbie Cook

November 29, 2014

Our sincerest sympathy to the Staniec family. Gary was a great guy. He will be truly missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gerald and sue Leineberg

November 29, 2014

So many funny stories! A wonderful man, we will miss him very much! Our hearts go out to all of you. The leineberg family

Priscilla Staniec

November 28, 2014

My Dear Brother, Missing you already. Wishing I could share all the beautiful testaments that are coming in and being posted and emailed about you. You are incredible and always will be. Thinking of you.

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