Gerald Francis Scarmardo

Gerald Francis Scarmardo obituary, Franklin Park, IL

Gerald Francis Scarmardo

Gerald Scarmardo Obituary

Visit the Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium website to view the full obituary.

Gerald (Jerry) Scarmardo passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Loving husband to Dawn (Sucharski) Scarmardo. 
Beloved father of Earl, Eric, and Randi. 
Cherished grandfather of Erika (Matt) Seymour, Colton, Amara Kranz, Cooper, and Charlotte. 
Treasured great grandfather of Noah, Emma, and Eileen.

Jerry will be remembered for his love of cars, his ability to fix and build anything and his loyalty and dedication to his family.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 10, 2025, from 10 am until noon. 
A short prayer service will follow with a funeral procession to Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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