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GREGORY ZUREK Obituary
Gregory M. Zurek age 58, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Cynthia Zurek (nee Batzek). Loving son of Susan and the late Mitchell Zurek. Caring brother of Diane (Dan) Ryndak. Kind uncle of Karen and Andrew Ryndak. Dear son-in-law of Joseph and Bregeda Batzek. Gregory proudly served in District 13 as a Chicago Police Officer. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Opyt Funeral Home 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633. Interment private. 773.646.1133 or www.opytfh.com
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Tanya Aguirre
June 14, 2025
Thinking of you Greg
Terry Gomolski
June 16, 2024
ITS hard to believe time has passed so quickly. You have been missed by all, especially from the 013 district personnel, who have worked with you. Rest Well Greg. Prayers and kind thoughts always.
Tanya Kroetz
June 14, 2024
I still think about you.Hope you are resting in peace.We will meet up again,Greg
Tanya Kroetz-Aguirre
June 19, 2023
I miss and love you,Greg
Tanya Kroetz-Aguirre
June 19, 2023
walter kubiak
June 14, 2022
cant believe it 7 years already. you are truly missed my brother
walt krash kubiak
June 15, 2021
you have been gone for 6 years, you are truly missed my brother.
Terry Gomolski
June 27, 2019
As time passes, you are always missed, from all your co-workers, and friends. God bless you Greg and your family.
walt kubiak
June 15, 2019
you are truly missed my brother.. with much love krash
Linda Anderson
June 20, 2015
My condolences. I worked with Greg at District 13. My prayers are with his family.
TERRY GOMOLSKI ED CRADICK
June 20, 2015
FROM ALL OF US, WHO WORKED WITH YOU IN CPD DISTRICT 013.WE WILL MISS YOU GREG.
Eddie (Carlos) Castillo
June 20, 2015
Hey Greg, sure gonna miss the years we worked the beautiful 013 district, we had fun. You can now use all your are time due, personal, & vacation days. Rest in peace my friend.
Joseph Ficek
June 20, 2015
Remember when I met you eons ago in Bucktown, the old neighborhood. When you were going to college and hanging in the hood. How quickly life does fly. You will surely be missed.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
June 20, 2015
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Gregory will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]
Cheryl
June 20, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. Cherish your fond memories.Draw close to God in prayer.
walt kubiak
June 20, 2015
My good friend Greg, you left us way to early, really glad to know our friendship for the last forty years were tight.I will truly miss you my brother, my God take you under his care as I know you will protect him. Thank you for your police service. Rest in peace ZAP, will see you on the other side.. With a broken heart go with gods speed..Walt{krash} Kubiak
Len Twaroski
June 19, 2015
Greg was a good friend in grade school at Annunciation. So sorry to hear that he passed. Condolences to the family.
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