Gerry W. Hamzik

Gerry Hamzik Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

GERRY W. HAMZIK Age 49, was born in Corona, CA on October 22, 1955 and passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, July 25, 2005. He was a graduate of F.A.U. and attended Pratt University in New York. He was a well known artist whose works are included in the Hershey Corp., Alabama Power Co., The Palm Beach International Airport and many other private and corporate collections. He is the beloved son of Francis W. and Karolyn Hamzik of Micco, FL. He also leaves behind a brother David Hamzik and wife Noel of Jupiter, sisters Diane Locher of Tequesta and Margaret Butler and husband James of West Palm Beach, also six nephews, David, Danny, Michael, Ryan, Tyler and Brandon and two nieces Samantha and Nicole. Also several cousins and an Uncle Joe Hamzik of Delray. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, July 28, at 6:00 PM at the Thomas L. Price Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions to Safe Harbor Animal Rescue, 185 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, FL 33477 would be appreciated.

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

Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jul. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerry Hamzik

10 Entries

Jan

July 24, 2023

Your memory to me is one of kindness and joy and caring. Your art was a gift from God just as you were. Our friendship was short but you will never be forgotten, Gerry. May we see each other again. Rest in peace, my sweet friend.

Susan Lewis

August 22, 2005

Gerry, I miss you every day..

I don't want to work again without you...I don't want to find someone else to help me decorate....I know I must...but you were so perfect...

Gerry I miss you....every day

Noel M. Hamzik

August 19, 2005

Dear Gerry:

So, you escaped our grasp, but not our hearts. There never will be a day you don't come up in coversation, because so much of who you are you shared with everyone. Your humor and wit, your hopes and dreams, your love. I'm go grateful to have had you be like a brother to me for the past 25 years. Barely 18, I met David and till this day we still laugh about his trying to figure out if I was jewish or not, because, "you know the picture of the guy with the beanie on his head - in my living room", The Pope! You laughed so hard and we all did for so many years about so many things. When I was young in New York and met you for the first time in the gallery where you worked in Brooklyn, I could see that you and David were polar opposites, but immediately recognised you closeness. I admired your relationship with David, your sisters and your parents. I was blessed to be a part of that. I was comforted by you and your words, as you built me up and always encouraged me and I always felt good about myself in your presence - for that I thank you. I'll miss the hello's, but will never say goodbye. Godspeed for now Gerry with a "G" until we laugh again.

All my love

Noel (aka strawberry shortcake)

Samantha Locher

August 11, 2005

My uncle Gerry was an awsome, loving and funny person. Its hard to believe he is gone. I'll miss him so much. I feel so bad becuase i didnt get to see him a lot. But I have lots of memories of him and vinnie. His oh so lovable dog. Uncle Gerry brought laughter and smiles into everyones life. Even though he would get upset with us kids.. he would never get to angry. I loved his paintings. They where always bright and shining. Just like him. I wish things where different I wish i could say Bye to him before he left. But in his heart he knows how much i loved him and I will always love him. Uncle Gerry I love you and I will always rememebr you. *Just remember the good time, remember all the times we've had.*

I Love & Miss you

Sammmy

margaret Butler

August 10, 2005

Dearest Gerry:

Damn I can not believe that you are gone.. Your My Best Gossip Buddy.. Who am I going to gossip with now.. I Miss you so much.

Gerry was a Great Brother we had so much fun together, picking out items for his house that are way to big. He had lots of Big Items. His home was is castle.. He also loved plants, Big ones. We looked all over for the special ones that would fit his big plants, but you know Gerry it had to be just right. I wake up every morning missing you more each day. The Hole in my Heart will not heal for a very long time.My tears I cry everyday are from both saddness and joy. When I think of such a terific person like you. Everyone you knew nows that smile of yours. I will pray for you and our family for the rest of my life. I know that you are up in heaven with Aunt Rita, sitting by a pool and having ice tea. No more pain for you my dear brother no more pain. I will see you one day and the first thing I am going to do is give my Big Brother a Kiss. I Miss You and Love You VERY MUCH . Love your sister Margaret

Gerry this is the smile i will always remember: Miss You Diane

August 1, 2005

Gerry this was the last time I see you at the Family Reunion. Oh how I miss you so! I will miss going to antique shops with you collecting what we called for stuff! HA! HA. I Love You. Love your sister Diane (Rossetta)

August 1, 2005

Jan Heflinger

July 28, 2005

Gerry was a wonderful neighbor in Mount Dora for many years. Gerry had more funny stories. We would laugh for hours together. He will be missed greatly. My prayers extend out to his family and friends. Rest in peace. Jan

Sharon Rice

July 27, 2005

Gerry will be greatly missed .I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple years ago while visiting my sister Jan Hopkins in Vero Beach Fla. He was a very funny & good man.He will live on through his art. My heart goes out to his family & friends he left behind .

Jan Hopkins

July 26, 2005

To my precious friend~

How much I miss you already. You made each day of "work" so much more. It was you seeing normal, little things in such a funny way, making them more beautiful with your brush, turning frustration and exhaustion into laughter, not wanting to stop. Loving the music you loved on the radio, teasing each other but never too far. The world is less beautiful now.

You were a special friend to me and I thank God for your life and the little bit I got to share. Your laughter will always be in my heart. Your friendship I will never find again. Thank you Gerry for brightening my life. Rest in peace my sweet friend, until we meet again.

Always, Jan

Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results