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George Zemeckis Obituary

Zemeckis, George P. 88, February 21, 2012, lifetime resident of Southwest side of Chicago Chicago Lawn and Clearing neighborhoods, beloved husband of the late Geraldine L, nee Balulis; devoted father of the late Sharon L. Zemeckis; dear brother of the late Victor (Stella) Zemeckis Pete Zemeckis, Chuck Zemeckis and Helen Gundrum; loving uncle of many. Member of St. Symphorosa Super Club. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Thursday, February 23, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, 708-857-7050 or www.chapelc.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 23, 2012.

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