Gerald P. “Jerry” Bilski
March 20th, 1940 – August 5th, 2022
Gerald P. “Jerry” Bilski, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Bilski, nee Madura (2018). Loving father of the late Donna Lyn Bilski (2021) and the late Cheryl S. Roessler (2019). Preceded in death by his siblings, Walter (late Adeline) Bilski, Lorraine (late Paul) Hervey, John “Johnny” Bilski and Thomas “Tommy” Bilski. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend to all. Jerry split his time between Illinois and Florida where he enjoyed spending time at the beach, playing horseshoes, bowling and tending to his flowers.
Visitation Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Jerry’s obituary on Colonial Chapel’s website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.
Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethshan Association, 12927 S. Monitor Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 are appreciated.
Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
August 15, 2022 – 10:00am cst
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