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Paul Joseph Gerace Jr., Beloved husband of Meegan. Paul was previously married to Helene Fitzgerald. Devoted father of Caroline (Earl) Hausl, Michelle (Doug) Bonfield, Paul IV (Aymee) and Bradley (Trisha) Gerace. Dear brother of Carolyn (late Ed) Isenegger. Adored papa of 14 and cherished great grandfather of 10. Visitation Sunday January 4th, 2026, from 2 to 7:00 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W Lake St., Roselle. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Michael Church, Wheaton for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Funeral Info: 630-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com.
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