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Gerald Hanlon

1939 - 2020

BORN

1939

DIED

2020

Gerald Hanlon Obituary

Hanlon, CFD, Gerald E. 80, of Palos Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2019. Gerald was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1939, to the late Daniel and Helen Hanlon. Gerald worked for the Chicago Fire Department for over 30 years and was passionate about family, flying, golfing, wood-working and watching the Chicago Bears. Loving father to Gerald, Michael, Jamie and John (2011). He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Carole (2007); son John (Leslie), and brother, Daniel (1957). Loving grandfather of Nathan, Nicole, Kaley, Jack, Alison, Daniel, Maggie, Jenna, and Kelly. Dear brother of Joan (Robert Moffatt), brother-in-law to Barbara Schilbe and dear friend of Margaret Phelps. Gerald was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends who will miss him greatly. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418. A Celebration of Life will be held at Barraco's, immediately following the mass, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 13445 S Cicero Ave., Crestwood, IL 60445. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Animal Cruelty Society.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 1, 2020.

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Tom O'Brien

January 6, 2020

My deepest condolences to Mike, Gerry, Jamie. Your Dad
(and Mom) were such nice people. I remember always being
amazed how talented your Dad was with all his hobbies. Your
family is in my thoughts.

Pat Warren

January 3, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I have great memories of the time we have spent together our trip to Wisconsin with all our kids and the trip to Albuquerque for the hot air balloon festival. How happy your dad was when we worked on the Chase crew for two days because he met a pilot in the gift shop and told him he was a pilot and got asked if we would work because his crew didn't show up. He will be missed

Marcia Hatton

January 3, 2020

Sleep in peace.

Mike Wasik

January 3, 2020

Mike, Jerry and Jamie, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. My best memory was the time Mike and I got to spend the night at the firehouse spend the day checking out the helicopters up close even getting inside and sitting in pilot's seat. The next morning he took us for a helicopter ride up and down the lakefront, never forget flying over Sox park very cool.

Beverly Dudash

January 3, 2020

Peace be with you and your family..May God bless you..

Richard Krupowicz

January 2, 2020

The Krupowicz Family...RIchard Sr.Carol RIchard Jr.melanie and Gary would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Hanlon family for the passing away of your belove father...may God bless u all...

January 2, 2020

Our condolences
Kelly and Mike Pavlik

Chris Nelson

January 1, 2020

Jerry and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of your father. Chris and Suzanne Nelson

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Celebration of Life

Barraco's

13445 S Cicero Ave., Crestwood, IL 60654-1501

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3

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Incarnation Church

5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60654-1501

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