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Gregory Mierzwinski Obituary

Gregory E. Mierzwinski, born September 5th, 1951 in Chicago, IL. passed away March 5th at the age of 68 in Tampa, FL. of natural causes. He attended St. Patrick's HS in Chicago, Class of 1969, Yale University, Class of 1973 and the University of Indiana Law School Class of 1976. He is survived by Mary Oursler (sister), Eric and Ken Mierzwinski (nephews) and Lisa Berg-Shamhart (niece and his angel), Danielle, JJ, Donna-Marie, Linda, Laura (great nieces and nephew). A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in Greg's name to: Sun City Center Emergency Squad where Greg volunteered and who came to his assistance many times. www.sccems.com. He will be dearly missed.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 15, 2020.

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John Dore

March 26, 2020

I remember playing golf with Greg at a class of 1973 reunion a few years ago. Great guy. He was one of many Chicago high school football players recruited by Bob Anderson that graced the Yale Bowl.

Gary Jackson

March 19, 2020

I have been trying to reach Greg for the past month to no avail of course. Greg was a good friend and came to our home every year for Thanksgiving diner except this past year. Many times his friend Mark would come as well. Greg was the most brilliant legal mind I've ever known. We would talk for hours about different cases. I learned a lot from Greg. We will miss him. If a memorial is scheduled we would very much appreciate any information.
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Lisa Shamhart

March 16, 2020

I will always love you! Rest in peace my hero!

Rhonda Lambert

March 16, 2020

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.

Andrew (Denny) Thomas

March 15, 2020

The last time I saw Greg was at our law school graduation ceremony in 1976. But I have some pretty vivid memories of him. First, he was very bright and hardworking. Second, having played varsity football at Yale, he was in ridiculously good condition. His thighs were so large I remember him telling me he had to have his pants tailored or altered in some way so he could get into them. Third, he was modest. He told me that he spent his career as Fullback at Yale, but not carrying the ball- but blocking for Yale's big star of that time, Dick Jauron. A great guy. May his memory be eternal.

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