Homewood, Illinois
Gerald W. Getty, age 92, residing in Florida and Michigan, formerly of Homewood. Beloved husband of Gracia Kragness Getty and the late Helen Brennan Getty; loving father of Honorable Michael B. (Therese) Getty, Muriel (Daniel) Stacey and Marie Therese (Robert) Stan; cherished grandfather of Michael Gerard (Peggy) Getty, Julianne Getty (Jason) Brist, Patrick J. (Kathleen) Getty M.D., Daniel (Anna) Ranachowski, Timothy (Kate) Getty and Rachel Goldberg; great-grandfather of Michael, Jeffery, Alexandra, Adriana, Patrick, Michael, Sean and Thomas; dear brother of the late Kenneth (Lavon) Getty and the late Richard (Doreen) Getty; dear brother-in-law of the late Sr. Muriel Brennan (r.c.). Graduate of Mt. Carmel H.S., University of Illinois and DePaul University with a J.D. degree. Mr. Getty became an Attorney in 1937 and served as a U.S. Govt. Attorney until he was appointed in 1945 as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender, then in 1954 as Chief Public Defender in Cook County for 19 years. The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred on Mr. Getty by DePaul Univ. in 1970. Mr. Getty was Co-Author of the book ''Public Defender'', Author of ''Theory of Condominium Law''. He was an Attorney in private practice from 1972-1982 and was inducted into ''Marquis Who's Who'' and multi year member of ''Who's Who in American Law''. Member of Elks Lodge for 45 years. Funeral Service Friday, March 5, 10:15 a.m. prayers at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, to Infant Jesus of Prague Church. Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Masses preferred. Funeral info 708-798-0331.
Read MoreTo the Getty Family. Deepest condolences from the Horan family.
I am sure that Gerald and my father,(Robert Horan) are greeting each other and watching down on us all.
stephen Horan
March 13, 2004 | Grayson, GA
I just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Haffner
March 11, 2004 | Parker, CO
Hon. & Mrs. Getty, Mike, Julianne, Pat, and extended Getty Family,
On behalf of the Hewson Family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy. May your dad and grandpa's radiant spirit continue to embrace all of you tightly.
Mariann (Hewson) Kerley
March 06, 2004 | Elmhurst, IL
To Mike & Terry and all of the Getty Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy
GOD BLESS
Bob & Marion HUIZENGA
March 05, 2004 | South Holland, IL
To the Getty Family
My sincere sympathy on the death of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annette Fowler Dattulo
March 04, 2004 | Chicago, IL
To Dan and the entire Getty family, my deepest condolenses on the loss of your grandfather who brought you much joy throughout his life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Karl Churilla
March 04, 2004 | Hoffman Estates, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Regards, Julie
Julie Petrungaro Trost
March 04, 2004 | Naperville, IL
Gracia,
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Both of my parents and sister April also send their condolences.
Tim Desler
March 04, 2004 | Bradley, IL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home
March 04, 2004 | Homewood, IL
