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Jerzy Artur "Jerry" Burkot

1976 - 2015

BORN

1976

DIED

2015

Jerzy Burkot Obituary

Burkot, Jerzy Artur "Jerry" 38, died Friday, February 27, 2015, from injuries sustained when a fire swept through his tent in St. Louis, Missouri. Jerzy was born on April 24, 1976, in Chicago, IL where he resided for most of his life. He worked as a carpenter and handyman. He is survived by his father, Franciszek "Frank" Burkot; sister, Marzena Elliott. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude (Langowska) Burkot. A memorial Mass is being held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 4810 S. Leamington Ave., Chicago, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2015.

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April 24, 2015

Happy Birthday

Peter Dudycz

March 13, 2015

I will never forget my good friend Jerry, may your legacy forever live on.

Norman Li

March 12, 2015

Jerry, you're certainly quite a character. You've done good by friends, and I'm glad to have been one of them. RIP, my friend.

Andrea Cruz

March 12, 2015

Dearest Jerry, you truly were a one-of-a-kind. So gifted. Always there to lend a helping hand. A dear friend and loyal confidant. Your memory will live forever in our hearts. May you rest in everlasting peace. Love you always, Andrea & Shawn.

Norman Li

March 11, 2015

Marzena Elliott

March 11, 2015

Theresa Schaefer

March 11, 2015

RIP dear friend

Class of 1990
Our Lady of the Snows

Gene Ryan

March 11, 2015

RIP
STL Class of 1994

Chris

March 11, 2015

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Let the power of God word comfort you at this difficult time. Eccl 9:11

March 11, 2015

I want to give my sympathy for your loss. This is a very difficult time to deal with. May the God of comfort be with your family during this time of sorrow. (Psalms 119:76)

Andrew Dudycz

March 10, 2015

Be at peace, my brother. I'll always love you and I'll never forget you.

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14

Memorial Mass

3:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Snows Church

4810 S. Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL

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