BORN

1943

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Gerald Tarqueno Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2012.

Gerald P. Tarqueno, 69. Beloved husband of Ethel, nee Schmidt and the late Freya, nee Wehrheim. Loving father of James (Maureen), Jeannine (David) Rolewicz. Stepfather of Russ (Ashley) Powers, Jr. Proud grandpa of Kristen, Kevin, Katie, Kayla, Kimmy, Jacob, Sarah and the late Ethan. Great grandpa of 5. Dear brother of Emily, Shirley and the late Joseph, Marie and Charles. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. For info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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April 4, 2012

You were my last Uncle I had. You were taken way to soon. But everyone up above must of needed you for some special reason. I am glad I was there with you as you took your last breath. Never got to tell you I Love You when you could actually hear it. But I know in your heart you know I did. Just know I am still a better BS'r!!Give my beloved Aunt Mary a special hug and let her know of my special girl I now have. I will see you and everyone else one day again. Tell everyone I Love them all and miss them very very much..

April 1, 2012

greg fleck

Ethel,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Another star has been added to the
heavens as a light has been taken
from our lives. May Jerry rest in
eternal peace.

Greg Fleck (Step Brother)
Orland Park, Il

April 1, 2012

stepanie lewis

March 31, 2012

Jerry. We will miss your smiling face coming into Dr. Hickey's office. We will miss you and Ethel coming in together joking around, no matter how you were feeling that day. You always made us laugh and you will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy, Linda, Nora, Sheila and Dr. Hickey

March 31, 2012

Jeannine Rolewicz

Dad,
I miss you so much already. You were my rock when I needed advice or help with something. I could always depend on you to be there for me. You were the most wonderful, caring, hardworking father I know and always had my best interest at heart even if I didn't think so at the time. Jacob and Sarah really miss you already. I know you tried hard to get better for them so you could see them again and I told them you said you were sorry and that you loved them. It's just not going to be the same without you. I know you are with all our loved ones in heaven and spoiling my little boy right now. Love you always.

March 31, 2012

Kay Fitman

We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless you.

March 31, 2012

Jeannine Rolewicz

Dad,
I will miss you so much and already do. You were my rock and someone I could count on when I needed some advice or help with something. You were a wonderful and hardworking father and always made sure we had what we needed. Jacob and Sarah miss you so much already and I know you really tried to get better so that you could see them again. We will always remember you and keep your spirit alive and will be together again someday. Love always!!

March 31, 2012

Jeannine Rolewicz

Dad,
I will miss you so much. You were my rock. I always knew I could count on you when I really needed to for anything and you always came through for me. There is a love in my heart that will always be there and fond memories of what a wonderful and hardworking father you were. Jacob and Sarah miss you already and I know you tried to get better so you could see them again, but we will be together again someday.

March 31, 2012

Emily Brouette

Jer, May God Bless you , I will miss you terribly, your phone calls, your complaining, your moaning about everything, I love you Jer, and I miss you very much. I was at your side every day, Thanks for telling me you loved me.

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