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Gerald Airoldi Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" J. Airoldi - passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Saturday, June 1, 2019. Age 72 years.
Survived by his wife of 50 years Colleen Airoldi (nee Sexton), two sons Joseph (Katherine) and Michael (Cheryl) Airoldi. Two grandsons Anthony and Dominic Airoldi. Also survived by his sister Donna.
Preceded in death by his parents Dominic and Martha (nee Jasurda) Airoldi.
Jerry was born May 5, 1947 in Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School Class of 1965. Jerry retired from the Cement Finishers Union Local #11 after 37 years. Veteran of U.S. Army serving overseas during the Vietnam War. Life member of Stone City V.F.W. 2199 and Ingalls Park A.C.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 N. Chicago St., Friday, June 14th, at 10:00 A.M. Private family inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be held at church from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory.
For information call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.
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Vera Muir
September 29, 2019
My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jerry and I were classmates at St. Joe's. God is holding him in his love.
June 12, 2019
Colleen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Lou Scheidt Surges
Terry Parr
June 12, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
June 10, 2019
colleen , Joe ,mike . deepest sympathy on jerry's passing . great memories when the boys played ball at saint joes . it was always a pleasure to run into jerry on the job . I know he was a great husband , dad and grandpa . also one of the best cement masons around ! bill gerl clearwater mn / fort Myers fl
Bill Phelan
June 10, 2019
Rest in peace
Paula Foster
June 10, 2019
My condolences to the family.
Patricia Terlep Desiderio
June 9, 2019
Colleen, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
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