Name: Visitation for Terry John Funcik
Start: 2016-03-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC - Gilbertsville

TERRY JOHN FUNCIK, 74, OF POTTSTOWN Terry John Funcik, 74, of Pottstown, PA, Limerick Twp., husband of Joan (Carsley) Funcik, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 13, 1941, in Chicago, IL, he was from a close knit family who helped one another and stayed together. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius HS and attended DePaul University, both in Chicago. Terry served in the US Army Reserves as an MP during the Vietnam war. At the age of 21 he began his career with the Chicago Board of Trade, becoming a member in 1971, retiring in 2005 after almost 35 years. He was an avid golfer, tennis player and cyclist. In spite of his respiratory disease, he remained as healthy and fit as he could. Terry was an amazing father husband, loyal friend and loving caregiver to all our furry housemates. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan (Carsley) Funcik; his devoted children, Terry Michael Funcik, Karen Olson, wife of Steve; and grandchildren Joe, Jamie, Tom, TJ and Emme. He is predeceased by his parents John and Mae (McKevitt) Funcik, and his beloved step-father Frank Kucera. A visitation will be Thursday, March 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-800 or Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, PO Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428-0222. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Mercury from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2016.

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8 Entries

Elsie Bratcher

March 1, 2023

Remembering you with joy .....you touched so many young lives during your military time at Pine Camp, in Georgia. I am praying for you and your family. You are truly missed, Terry.

August 3, 2017

I remember Terry's wonderful smile and gracious ways with all the campers and counselors at Pine Camp. He was a soldier stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. and his wonderful laughter was contagious, My prayers to his loving family.

Thomas Nelson

March 17, 2016

The Nelson Family (Paul Albert & Thomas/Chicago Board of Trade) of Chicago will be sending a Mass Card in the next few days, c/o the funeral home. Our condolences to all the Funcik family.

Tom and Pat Nelson

Carl Zapffe

March 14, 2016

As a "local" trader, I often traded with Terry, who worked as a broker across the CBOT soybean pit for virtually the same time he was there, 1973 until 2006. He was a fine man and a professional broker, often under very difficult times. Those were the days, and I miss them. His wife, Joan, and his entire family have my deepest condolences on his passing. Sad to say, he isn't the first and he most certainly will not be the last, but his passing was far too soon. I hope that he was able to enjoy his life in retirement in Pennsylvania.

March 11, 2016

Sadden to hear the loss of Terry. I worked with him in the soybean pit for many years and he always treated the next generation with respect even though we had earned none. His smile was contagious, honesty was a virtue and above all he is a good soul! Will surely be missed. MJB

Bruce Reiser

March 9, 2016

Terry was our soybean broker for many years and made my job a lot easier because he was always one of the best to be honest and would work to the highest standards in our stressful environment. Always smiling and positve attitude which made us all feel better in a bad situation. The best!

March 8, 2016

Sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I knew him from the CBOT and was a trader in the bean pit also.

He always had that smile like in the picture and was a funny and good guy.

March 7, 2016

Where do you start, my first memories was of Terry staying with us in the townhomes and dating his one and only love Joan.

It seems like yesterday that I was one of three walking down the aisle in our green velvet dresses and the white muffin (which I loved).

Then on to the Elmwood Prk (?) apartment and babysitting for Lil Terry and Karenbeth, how I love those memories! Thank you Joanie.

Ter was my go to after mom was taken and though it was not often I always felt his warmth and love when we talked. He was always up and his smile and laughter that he shared was a keeper for me.

I so wish I could hug all of you during this time of loss and sorrow just like Terry and Joanie did during my losses, thank you for being there for me and all of the Carahers all these years!

Terry spoke of all of you with such love and respect that you couldn't help to be envious of his life with his family. The grandchildren he adored and loved so much, they were his light! He did regret not moving sooner Karenbeth.

Thank you Joan, Terry, and Karenbeth for sharing him with me, I loved him so as I do all of you. Stay strong together, love one another during this trying time. Terry is now your shining angel and will be with you forever.

Love, prayers, and hugs - Colleen

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