Gerald F. Jarosz

Gerald F. Jarosz obituary, Des Plaines, IL

Gerald F. Jarosz

Gerald Jarosz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Gerald F. Jarosz, age 79, of Des Plaines, formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away July 7, 2025. He was a dear cousin to Joseph Condo, and friend to many. Gerald was born January 24, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Adam and Estelle (nee Maslack) Jarosz. He was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School, where he participated in marching band; he earned his Bachelors from from Loyola University. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska during his service. In his free time, he had a great interest in photography. This led to his career working for Wolf Camera as a manager.
A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Church, 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gerald's name to Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, https://tinyurl.com/48fa3zw8. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.
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Joseph Barbieri

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My sincere condolences. Jerry and I served in the Army in Fairbanks, Alaska, at the same time . We reconnected in recent years and enjoyed great phone calls and text messages.

Malgosia Pasiut

July 16, 2025

My deepest condolences- we miss you Jerry
Gosia from Poland

Malgorzata i Jadwiga Pasiut

July 16, 2025

My deepest condolences Gosia from Poland with her mom JD

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

July 10, 2025

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

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