Leo John Gergits

Leo John Gergits obituary, Homewood, IL

Leo John Gergits

Leo Gergits Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2024.
Leo J. Gergits, Jr. passed away peacefully at Advocate Soth Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Il. He was 63. Leo grew up in Justice, Illinois, later living in Youngstown, Ohio and finally in Homewood, Illinois. He's survived by three sisters, Julia Gergits (James Schramer, Carl Florian and Joseph), Ruth Gergits and Mary Gergits and a Brother Carl Gergits (Cheryl McCabe). He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Gergits and Leo J. Gergits Sr. Leo worked for Cornell Forge in Chicago and Fuller's Service Center in Hinsdale. He loved cars, family, friends and his cat Hobo. Memorial Service and celebration of his life will be held at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home in Justice, March 16th 2024 between 3:00 and 7:00. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

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Carl Gergits

March 15, 2024

Leo was my big brother, my protector, my rival and a big fish. He had a great life surrounded by loving family and did more in his short life than many do in two. Keep it between the lines in Heaven. Love Carl

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