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Gerald Winiecki Obituary
Winiecki, Honorable Gerald T. Associate Judge in Cook County Circuit Court. Beloved husband of Sylvia Winiecki (nee Shaputis), loving father of Ann Marie (George) Daker, Steven (Donna Kielbasinski), Phillip (Yumi), Alyssa (Michael) Relyea and the late Andrew Winiecki, proud grandfather of George IV and Sophie Daker, fond brother of Patricia Fisher, dear uncle of Debbie (Norman) Dujka, dearest cousin of many. Judge Winiecki graduated from St. Rita of Cascia High School and then attended DePaul University where he received his Accounting B.S.C. in 1965 and attended the Graduate School of Business; he also graduated from DePaul University College of Law--Juris Doctor 1971. While attending DePaul, he worked for R.R. Donnelley & Sons Publishing Co. He was admitted to practice in the Illinois and U.S. District Court-No. Dist. III on May 18, 1971. He worked for the Law Offices of Victor Cacciatore 1971--1973. He worked as an Assistant Public Defender for Cook County as a Trial Attorney 1973--1975; Supervisor (4th Municipal District) and Trial Attorney 1976--1979; Appellate Attorney 1980--1981. Judge Winiecki was sworn in as an Associate Judge in Cook County Circuit Court on January 10, 1983 serving until present. He was awarded with the American Jurisprudence Award--Torts. He served on the Berwyn Business Development Commission from 1978--1981 and was a City of Berwyn Alderman 1977-1980. Judge Winiecki was a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, the West Suburban Bar Association, the Advocates Society, the Polish National Alliance and the Berwyn Moose Lodge #424. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL, to St. Leonard Church, 3318 S. Clarence, Berwyn, IL. for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info., 708-636-1200. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Winiecki
Chuck ( Buddy) Briner
November 11, 2006
sorry for your lose Gerald is my
2nd couisn
Debbie Gentilini
November 5, 2006
To the Winiecki Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Debbie Gentilini and Family
Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario
October 31, 2006
Dear Mrs. Winiecki and family,
I knew your husband for many years.
He was a good person and a hard working judge. I shall keep him and you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Pat Ryan
October 30, 2006
Dear Sylvia and Family,
Tom and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Tom & Pat Ryan Crystal Lake
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Frank Pawlak
October 30, 2006
Sylvia, please accept my sympathy. Gerry was a true friend and it was a privilege to have known him. He was extremely bright and had a great sense of humor. We had many good times working together at Donnelley.
Cindy Ellis
October 30, 2006
Dearest Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear of you loss. I am also sorry I could not be with you as you were with me. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time.
October 30, 2006
Dear Sylvia, you and your family have our sympathy in this sad & dificult time. John has good memories of working with Gerry at Donnelley's.
John & Jeanne Hoesley
Lawrence Stasica
October 30, 2006
On behalf of myself and the State's Attorney's Office at Branch 50, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Winiecki family. Judge Winiecki was a kind-hearted individual who treated everyone fairly and never responded with anger. Although he always conducted his courtroom with decorum, it was a very comfortable place for everyone who worked or appeared here. Every once in a while he would share his excellent sense of humor with us. He will be missed by all of us.
Michael and Tracy Campbell
October 29, 2006
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Accept our sympathies at this time of need. We love you all.
Michelle Zemla
October 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time. Love to all, Michelle
Jim and Cheryl Staruck
October 28, 2006
Sylvia and family,
We just heard of Gerry's passing and we extend to you our heartfelt sympathy. We are in Florida and feel so bad we are unable to be there for his funeral. Since Gerry married us (his first wedding), he will always be in our hearts.
Jim and Cheryl Staruck
John and Joann Nekolny
October 28, 2006
Sylvia and family: You all have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Gerry. We have been with you thru St Leonard school, Cub Scouts and Nazareth. This will not end our memory of him. Our strength and prayer goes out to you.
Assistant State's Attorney Colleen Daly
October 28, 2006
I was saddened to read of the judge's passing. I was assigned to his courtroom in juvenile court and also appeared in front of him in Branch 50. He was such a nice man and treated all people with dignity and respect. Your family is in my prayers. Sincerely, ASA Colleen Daly
Lia Haleas
October 28, 2006
AnneMarie, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lauren Yanez
October 28, 2006
Dearest Sylvia, Ann and family~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's peace fill your hearts. We love you all and will keep you in our family prayers.
Love, Marcus and Lauren Yanez
Ronald Lugay
October 28, 2006
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers...
Bethany Libby
October 27, 2006
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
george morrissey
October 27, 2006
sylvia, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry we will be out of town for the funeral. george and mary kay morrissey
Patty Green
October 27, 2006
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time...love you all.
Patty
Michelle Kilic
October 27, 2006
Phil - I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marsha Gonzalez
October 27, 2006
Dear Ann & family: I am so..sorry to hear of the passing of your father. ALL of you are in my heart and prayers right now. With Sincerest Sympathy and Love at this time to you ~
Wayne Rhine
October 27, 2006
Dear Mrs. Winiecki and family. I was deeply saddened to learn of Gerald's passing. We were sworn in as judges together in January of 1983. Gerald was a good jodge and a good person and he will be sorely missed by all of us in the Circuit Couyrt of Cook County. May God bless you and your family Judge Wayne Rhine
Megan Moran
October 27, 2006
I'm sorry for your families' loss. I hope everyone is well throughout this difficult period.
Pat Daly
October 27, 2006
I know that there are no words to ease your pain, so I'll just simply say... I'm sorry for your loss.
Philip Marchal
October 27, 2006
Phil - My very sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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