Joseph Gorecki Obituary

Gorecki Family:

We don't have Doctors like Dr. Gorecki anymore. He was the best treating our family for years. Marilyn worked for him for several years.
I pray he has a special place in Heaven and is watching over all of us.

Regards,

Jack & Marilyn Wirth

I HAD THE HONOR OF WORKING WITH DR. GORECKI AT ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, FOR MANY YEARS, AS WELL AS DR. JOE IWAS MY PHYSICIAN. I ALSO GOT TO SPEND TIME WITH DR GORECKI'S AND HIS WHOLE (BIG FAMILY) OUTSIDE OF WORK. HIS SON DAN IS MY BROTHER IN LAW. I WILL ALWAY HOLD DR. GORECKI IN MY HEART AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE HELP HE WAS WITH MY FATHER DURING HOSPITAL STAYS AT ST FRANCIS. DR. JOE WAS ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS I EVER MET IN MY MANY YEARS OF HEALTHCARE.

Dear David and family. I will remember your father as an excellent doctor and one of the finest human beings I have known. My family will keep his living image for ever.

Dearest Gorecki Family,
This is several months overdue but our deepest sympathies go out to your family. Dr. Joe was always my favorite! I've even forgiven him for putting me in the pediatric wing after my apendectomy when I was 17! I think after 40 years I should. (Gotta love the guy)He was always there for our St. Michael Wildcats fixing cuts and bruises from football and cheerleading injuries as well as giving my Dad words of wisdom from the sidelines. Our love goes out to all of you. He will surely be missed.

Love, Debbie (Price) Borroughs
and the Price family

I just learned of "Dr. Joey"s" passing. I am truly saddened. I will always remember him with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye! He was my Mom's "cousin" and loved by us all.
Janet Harris, daughter of Adeline Becker (Schultz, Thiem)

Sincerest condolences and heartfelt sentiment to the Gorecki family. Your father was a great guy. God Bless

We were truly saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Gorecki. He was our family physician for many years but his treatment of my grandmother was outstanding. Never once saying, “well, she is old” he cared for her like she was his family for many of her 97 years. Our prayers are with you all.

We just learned of Grampas passing. So very sorry for your families loss. Altho we had only known him a short time he made you important and treated you with respect. He was a very classy gentleman. Prayers and thoughts going out...

deeply sorry for your loss

Dr. Gorecki was our family doctor for years, and all of us have such fond memories of him. He was such a wonderful man and extraordinary physician. His caring was not only on a professional level, but on a personal level as well. We imagine that he is now tending all the cases of cloudburn in heaven at the moment, and we pray for all of his family members here.

My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. I knew Dr. Gorecki for 20 yrs., as a R.N., at St. Francis Hospital. He was a person I
highly respected. I am sorry for your
loss.
Helen Brown
Henderson, NV

Uncle Joe's life exemplified the Bible verse: Luke 12:48- “To whom much is given much is required.” And he shouldered his responsibility with grace and humility. A man of faith and family you were always greeted by his warm smile and genuine concern. He touched the lives of so many.
Sending my love and prayers of comfort to all of my cousins and their families,
Pam & Chris Papas and Family

We send our love and best wishes. I do have fond memories of my great uncle Joe, I know my grandma Shirley love taking us out to that awesome place to swim and hang out with my cousins. God bless to all of Dr. Joes family I know he will be missed. Little Robbie from the Kulasek family

jack and I are sorry for your loss.we only heard a short time ago.Dr. Gorecki was one of a kind.As I always said,"they don't make doctors like him any more.Of course,as I soon found out working for him, he was much more.Father,husband,grandfather, and friend to many, always a caring,dedicated man.We wish we had knownsooner to be there today.To all of the family ,I always will remember knowing you also.You are a special family!Our deepest sympathy.Jack,Marilyn Wirth

Dr Gorecki was a wonderful person. He was kind, compassionate, a great surgeon and he had a fabulous sense of humor. I worked with him for many years at St. Francis. God rest his soul. Mickey Calabrese RN

Rest in peace.

Please accept my condolences. I was a nurse at St. Francis and Dr Gorecki was one of my favorite Doctors there. He was truly one of a kind. He was so good to his patients and to the staff there. He will be missed.......

Dear Gorecki Family,
On behalf of the Adamski Family I'd like to extend our sympathies in the loss of your wonderful Dad. He was a great Doctor and a very loved person. We will all miss him. God Bless you all at this time of your loss. Just know that this world was made a better place with people like your Mom and Dad in it. All our love, Barb Adamski
Gretchen and Jeffrey and a lot of patients from the Friendly Village of Worth.

Please accept our deepest sympthay. Your father was a kind great person. He
was my husband's family doctor, my family's doctor and when got married.
our family doctor. He was so dedicated
to his patients; he will be missed.

John & Dolores(Marchese)Charmelo

Sorry for the loss of a fine doctor.

Sorry for the lost of a fine doctor.

Gorecki Family,
As I read all of the tributes to your father and grandfather, I see confirmation of the respect, love, and admiration that he has earned throughout his life. This is not something that is easily accomplished, but it is well deserved. I can tell you that our hearts go out to you as we feel the pain of the loss of your father and grandfather, as we too have lost a loved one. We will miss his kind and gentle manner as he held our hand and looked into our eyes as he spoke to us with all the compassion of a great man and doctor. He will be missed as we remember how he took the time to speak to each one of his grandchildren, and not just speak to you but admire and be proud of you and have interest in what you were doing. He will be missed as he cheered on the White Sox with his sons. He will be missed and thought of at Holidays and special occasions at Dave and Joanne's. He will be missed as we remember him with his loving wife (Mia). But he will not be missed in our hearts as he will remain there always. May he have peace and happiness for eterinity.

Dear Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father and my dear friend. I was 18 years old when I met your father at St. Francis Hospital. He was also my M.D. In my 30 years of employment, I cant tell you how many patients loved and respected your dad. (He was truly a caring, dedicated doctor, friend and man.) I will deeply miss him.

You were are family dr. for 40 yrs. You were very kind and always put us at ease. You will be truly missed. . Fred Dietrich and Family Worth ,Il.

While growing up the Gorecki house was
my second home. Doc and Mrs. Gorecki
always made you feel welcome and at home.

Doc Gorecki was a skilled physician
who healed my cuts and broken bones.

He was so much more than that to so many of us. His kindness, generosity, insights and wisdom helped heal hearts and heal souls.

He was a great man with a great family.
God bless you in this time of sorrow.

It pains me to read that Dr. Joe Gorecki has passed on. To me, he was the archetype of gentleman and physician. My condolences to his family, and my prayers for the eternal happiness which I believe he deserves.
s/s John C. Brooks, D.O. SFH colleague

You left an indelible mark on the lives of many with your caring touch, skill and understanding. May the angels in heaven greet you with open arms for truly one of God's best is coming home.

Gorecki Cousins, I'll never forget the great times I had at your house growing up. I'll miss Uncle Joe and always will
be grateful for the wonderful care he gave to my dad. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Love, Mick,Traci, Ashlee, Michael, Britney and Frankie Jones

Our deepest sympathies to the Gorecki family in this time of sorrow and he will be missed .

Dear Gorecki family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.He was a great person and colleague during our years together at St.Francis

Grandpa Joe,

I'm torn between the celebration of your home-going, and the sorrow of your departure. You leave behind a legacy of family. You've shared with us your passion for living, your drive to give your best, and determination to try your very hardest at whatever you do.

You've taught us that we can be whatever we dream to be, but that work, time, and dedication are core to our own success.

Your love for learning, music, reading, new experiences, and most of all; people- has been spread through you to your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Your life, both personal and professional, will continue to touch and bless the lives of others no matter how long you have been gone.

You have arrived in your eternal home - Heaven. I imagine you there now, and try to fathom what it must feel like to be surrounded by the glory of God. There is no more suffering, no memory of pain. There is no darkness, sadness, hurt or confusion. The greatest happiness you experienced during your human life seems minute compared to the overwhelming, unending, unshakable joy you have now. You have never felt more alive!

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 & 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 say:

"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light, momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we fix our eyes not on the things that are seen, but on the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Therefore we are always confident, and know that as long as we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body, and at home with the Lord."

Sending you all of my love, until we see each other again,
Your Granddaughter,
Jessica

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies to the Gorecki family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Joe in surgery for many years, and he taught me so much.
His kindness and compassion earned him the title "Dr. Wonderful". He will truly be missed.
Bev Novotny

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Joe. He was my childhood doctor from 1954 to 1960. He was the finest doctor and treated me for all the normal childhood diseases. Also received the greatest care during two attacks of Rhuematic Fever. He even made house calls during those years. He was kind, gentle, compassionate and one in a million type of guy. At 9 years of age, I was totally in love with him. Rest in peace my friend, I shall never forget you. Today, I am 66 years young, in good health and reside in Oak Forest.
God Bless and Keep you.
Barb (O'Kelly) Groskopf

My heart is broken with the loss of a wonderful,kind and caring man and physician. During my cancer treatment he treated me as if I was one of his own family members. We are all better people having known him. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Our deepest sympthies to the entire Gorecki family from the Irigoyen family. We shared a common link for may years.. St Francis Hospital. May you find peace in knowing that he is now with the Lord and once again united with his wife. He was one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. He will be missed. Dr Mario Irigoyen sends his deepest sympathies, and is sorry he cannot attend his services. May memories comfort you during this sad time.

I have never met a more compassionate and kinder man. I had the priveledge of knowing him from the hospital and I was also a patient. My deepest sympathy to the family of this wonderful man.

The family of Carlos A Serna and Donna Serna feel sorry for the loss of Dr Joseph Gorecki a real gentleman and a great Medical Doctor. Will miss him.He rest at the side of God and in union with his dear wife.

Dr Joseph Gorecki was one of the finest men I have ever known. He truly touched my life in so many positive wonderful ways. He had the uncanny ability to inspire people to become better versions of themselves. He taught me that humor really can be the best medicine. He was a man of so many talents - the piano and Claire Du Lune immediately comes to mind. It was so lovely to hear the echos of his playing fill the house.

I'll never forget that laugh of his. When he laughed, the whole world laughed with him - even if they didn't hear the joke. You could bask in his sunshine on cloudy days. Not to say that he didn't have a serious side. I had a few heart to heart's with him that I will never forget and always cherish. He made me feel included and a part of his very large and active family. It's hard to believe that a man with 8 children always had room for the stray kids that happened to show up at his door. I am eternally grateful for the generosity, wit and compassion he has given me over all the years I was so very priviledged to know him.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gorecki family and for all who were touched by this wonderful man. He will be missed and never forgotten.

You have my Deepest sympathy,from A good Friend,and Patient many years ago. My condolence to the Family.

I am very sorry to hear of the lost of your dear loved one. Psalms 66:19 says: " Truly God has heard; He has paid attention to the voice of my prayer." God hears our prayers and feels our pain. God can give You the strength needed to endure.