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Joseph Gorlewski Obituary

Gorlewski, Joseph C. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Mika); loving father of Robert (Tania), Carol (Thomas) Metzke, Janice (Ron) Czerwonka, John (Amy) and the late Joseph (Linda Gorlewski-Samp); fond grandfather of Lisa, Peter, Carl, David, Christopher, Mike and Nikki; great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Helen (Tom) Platt, Marlene (Dennis) McKenna, the late Stella Gorlewski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law of many. Visitation Friday, December 30, from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday, December 31, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2016.

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Michael Ziemblicki

December 24, 2022

I had an eggnog drink today n raised the glass n thought of you ! Many great times!

December 30, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jeremiah 29: 11,12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.

Mike Ziemblicki

December 30, 2016

Condolences and sympathy to the Gorlewski family. I have many memories of Joe when we worked together and when we hung out and had a beer or two. I will miss Joe !

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

December 30, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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30

Visitation

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

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Dec

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Dec

31

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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