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Gerald Kotas Obituary

Kotas, Gerald J. Age 73, of Oak Forest, Illinois. Loving father of Kenneth W. Kotas and Gregory J. Kotas; cherished grandfather of John Patrick Kotas and Dawn Marie Kotas; dearest brother of Daniel (the late Barbara) Kotas, Elaine Niezgoda and Robert (Chenta) Kotas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gerald will be greatly missed by the mother of his children, Mary Jo Catalano. Funeral Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois. Visitation Tuesday, February 11, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gerald's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. For information: 708-687-2990

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 9, 2020.

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Rodrigo Guzman

February 11, 2020

I worked with him and he was just the best. No better partner I could have had.

Dana McFeely & Family

February 10, 2020

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marcia Van Natta

February 9, 2020

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Ken, Greg, family and friends.

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Memorial Events
for Gerald Kotas

Feb

11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Feb

12

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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