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Jerome C. Okonski
1937 - 2021
Jerome C. Okonski
1937 - 2021
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BORN
1937
DIED
2021
Jerome Okonski Obituary
Jerome Okonski, U.S. Army Veteran,
Passed away peacefully at his residence in Palos Hills, IL surrounded by his loving family,
beloved husband of Cecelia nee Janco ; loving Father of Jeff (Angela)Okonski and the late Cora Ann Okonski;
cherished grandfather of Austin, Sophia, and Anna Okonski; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Devoted son of the late John and Anna Okonski, dearest brother of late Leonard, Raymond, and Gene Okonski.
Jerome was a Traditional and Byzantine Catholic.
Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. with a Parastas Service at 7:00.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills,IL
Visitation Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until Rite of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Annunciation Byzantine Church 14610 Will Cook Road Homer Glen .
Interment Resurrection Cemetery
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James Dolan
June 28, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I knew Jerry from Our Lady Immaculate and the Catholic radio show he guest hosted a few times.
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Eddie Janco
June 24, 2021
Prayers are with you all. Uncle Jerry will be missed.
David Gaidas and Family
June 23, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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