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Emil Gembara Obituary
Gembara, Deacon Emil S. Chairman of the Board, Past President and CEO for 45 years of Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago, WWII Army Veteran, 1st Lieutenant Military Intelligence, beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Potocki) for 48 years, loving father of Janice (Paul) Weston, Michael (Carol), John (Therese) and Robert (Michele), proud grandfather of Jennifer, Jonathan, Joshua, Christopher, Meghan, Catherine, William, David, Amy, Julie, Jordan, Zachary, Mitchell and Jackson, dearest brother of Jerome (late Sally), Edward, Eugene (June), Joseph, Ann (Chester) Mroczek and the late John (Sonia) and dear brother-in-law to many, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Deacon at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights for 10 years and formerly at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Chicago for 18 years. Member of many professional organizations including the Financial Managers Society, Southwest Realty Board and past president of the Polish American League for Savings Institution. Emil belonged to many church, professional, community and Polish organizations throughout his lifetime. Lying in state Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, IL with Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. at John Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights, IL 708-361-4235To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dan and Elaine Mankus
August 16, 2005
Carol, Mike and family...our prayers are with you at this time of family loss. God bless.
John & Mary Pagan
August 15, 2005
Dear Pam, You were my daughters piano teacher on 83rd street. My wife and daughters are very sorry to have heard of your loss. Our condolences go out to your family as well. We pray that you are all strong in this trying time. God Bless you.
Diane Kozinski
August 14, 2005
Dear Gembara Family,
My deepest sympathy in regards to your loss. May God bless and keep you always. I will always cherish the memories of the Our Lady Of Czestochowa liturgies at St. Mary Star of the Sea. May Christ's peace be with you.
Antoinette Paluch
August 12, 2005
Dear Bernadette and Family,
Please except our heart felt sympathy
on behalf of the Budny and Paluch family. My mom Elinor was sadden to read the notice in the paper. She remenised about the good times my dad and her had with you and Emil at different functions. I hope the memories you hold in your hearts will be a healing comfort to all of you at this time of great loss.
Our condolences,
Elinor Budny and Family
Elaine Bucek
August 12, 2005
Dear Bernie,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I remember you from Lourdes HS. Prayers from Elaine Bucek
Joe Bolster
August 12, 2005
To the Gembara family, sorry for your loss...God Bless your family.
Joe Bolster
Leandra Glista
August 12, 2005
Aunt Bernie, Janice, Mike, John and Bob and your families:
Wish i could be there in this difficult time. Uncle Emil was a unique individual and he will always be remembered fondly.
Love, Leandra
SR. Rosemarie Morowczynski
August 12, 2005
My sympathy Bernie. God bless you!!
Sister Rosie (Lourdes H.S.)
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