BORN

1955

DIED

2018

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Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek

8138 Miller Road

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Gerard Kalinowski Obituary

Kalinowski, Gerard Anthony "Gary" Age 63, of Swartz Creek, MI, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9540 Duffield Road, Gaines, MI. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gaines or St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek. Gary was born April 14, 1955 in Harvey, IL the son of Eugene and Victoria (Tomaszewski) Kalinowski. He married Linda Jo LaGreco October 28, 1978 in Harvey, IL. He had resided in Swartz Creek for the past 35 years coming from Harvey, IL. Gary retired from the U.S. Government as a Meat Inspector. He enjoyed golfing and watching sports on television. He also enjoyed going to Mass every Sunday. Surviving are, his wife, Linda; sons, Jeffrey of Florida and Vincent of Michigan; grandsons, Vincent and Dominick; brothers, Gene (Barbara) of Frankfort, IL, Chris of Crestwood, IL, Marty of Harvey, IL, and Greg of Crestwood, IL; sisters, Barbara Kalinowski of Crestwood, IL, Susie (Roy) Brody of Linden, Mary (Joe) Wizynajtys of Fenton, and Vicki Sexton of Fenton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tributes may be posted at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2018.
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Linda I am so sorry your loss. You and Gary were never far from my thoughts. You were always good friends when we were all in Harvey

Paul Mazzone

July 10, 2018

Linda, Jeff and Vince I am so sorry and sad for your loss. My condolences to you and the rest of the family. He left too soon it seems. On Jeff's birthday I was thinking a lot of you all. Remembering our trips to Shady Shores and that darn chop suey cake. Sending you lots of love and prayers ❤

Pam Hickey

July 9, 2018

You're in my thoughts and prayers Linda.

Bernie Wantuck-Speirs

July 9, 2018

You were best man at my wedding
I love you and will miss. You were like a brother to me. We will always be good friends
I will see you in heaven someday. Love you Gary!

Whitey Lamprecht

July 8, 2018

Linda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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