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GERY STEFANSKI Obituary

Rev. Gery W. Stefanski, Priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Born and raised in St. Casimir's Parish in Chicago. Fr. Stefanski attended Quigley South, Niles College of Loyola University and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. He held a Masters in Divinity, Licentiate of Sacred Theology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Loyola. Fr. Stefanski served as an Associate Pastor at St. Mary Parish in Evanston, St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Chicago and St. Luke Parish in River Forest. For 13 years he worked as a counselor/psychologist for the Holbrook Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy and recently as the Director of the Archdiocesan Health Program for Priests and Religious and team taught a course in Spiritual Direction. Beloved son of Jane, nee Panocha, and the late Henry; loving brother of Gregory (Dolores) and Jacqueline; fond uncle of Nicole (Daniel) Steidl and the late Kyle; cherished great uncle of Kylie and Caedan. Funeral Friday, Dec. 30, 9:15 a.m. from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk. E. of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) to St. Pancratius Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Private Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. For funeral info: 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 28, 2011.

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Richard Duslack

February 7, 2012

I was sorry to read of Gery's passing (& of his mother's). Unfortunately, it was too late to attend either of the wakes or funerals. Gery was probably my best friend at St. Casimir's. Unfortunately, we lost touch along the way. It seems he turned out to be quite a priest, & quite a man. What better can be said of someone?

Steve Hoffner

January 8, 2012

I was deeply saddened, although not surprised, to learn of Gery's passing when I returned from an overseas trip this weekend. Gery and I were best of friends for many years, and he baptized my three daughters. I saw him about a year ago and knew that his health was failing. We stayed in touch by phone, and when I could not reach him over the holidays, something in my heart told me that he was gone. I will miss him a great deal, but I am glad that he has gone on to a place of eternal rest and peace. I will have a Rob Roy in your memory tonight, Gery. Rest in peace, dear friend, and deepest sympathies to Mrs. Stefanski, Greg and Delores, and Jackie, and Clara. God Bless.

Sister Marge Novak

January 8, 2012

Fr. Gery was a long lost friend of mine in Chicago. I knew him in high school, there were a number of us who gathered frequently at different houses for coffee and endless conversations. I will miss that fact that he is not reachable here on earth.

December 30, 2011

I only knew Gery as a boy at St. Casimir, so I can only be sure he was a good man. Peace and blessing to his family and all who loved him.

Ken & Cris, Brucks & Frisoni

December 30, 2011

Gery was a wonderful priest who embodied a unique spirit of fun and compassion.His laugh was infectious. His parties were always a special occassion.Heaven will definitely be livelier! He will be deeply missed by the many who had the fortune of crossing his path on this earth.

Jack and Anne Shea

December 29, 2011

Gery was a priest who helped and comforted many. He was also our friend; and although we lost touch in recent years, he was often in our thoughts and prayers.

Unfortunately, Anne and I cannot attend the wake or funeral mass. But we are there in spirit. We wish peace for Gery and for his friends and family.

Teen Farrell

December 29, 2011

Our family has very fond memories of Father Gery during his time at St. Mary's in Evanston. May he rest in peace.

December 28, 2011

Fr. Gery was a brilliant homilist and a compassionate and caring priest. He will be missed.

Nancy Feldman

December 28, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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