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1937
2021
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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