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In memory of
Mr. Gerald "Gerry" Robert Pannaralla
1945 - August 9, 2023
1945 - Aug 9, 2023
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Obituary
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gerald "Gerry" Pannaralla on August 9, 2023. Born in 1945, Gerry lived a full and enriched life, characterized by kindness, humor, and love.
Gerry was a loyal and loving patriarch, survived by his four children: Eileen Akroush, Amy Pannaralla, Mark Pannaralla, and Erin Reed. In his later years, Gerry found great joy in his role as a doting grandfather to …
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. God Bless.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. God Bless.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. God Bless.
Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Shererville VIPS
Service Organization
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What were Gerry's favorite ways to spend free time?
Worked with the Shererville VIPS
Worked with the Shererville VIPS
Worked with the Shererville VIPS
What were Gerry's favorite sports teams?
The Chicago White Sox, NASCAR
The Chicago White Sox, NASCAR
The Chicago White Sox, NASCAR
Timeline
Born
1945
Graduated from elementary school
1959
Visitation Catholic School, West Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL
Graduated from high school
1963
De La Salle Institute, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Survived by
Amy Pannaralla
Daughter
Mark Pannaralla
Son
Erin Reed
Daughter
Eileen Akroush
Daughter
Caden Reed
Grandson
Meghan Reed
Granddaughter
Branden Reed
Grandson
Bridget Stroner
Granddaughter
Clare Stroner
Granddaughter
Brendan Stroner
Grandson
John Akroush
Grandson
Ken Pannaralla
Brother
Pam Pannaralla
Sister
Rocco Pannaralla
Brother
Teresina Peloso
Sister
Jill Spondzer
Sister
Cathy Crenshaw
Sister
Geoff Pannaralla
Brother
Eugene Pannaralla
Brother
Eric Stroner
Son-in-law
Jennifer Pannaralla
Daughter-in-law
Bryan Reed
Son-in-law
Joseph Akroush
Son-in-law
Cheryl Vannest
Girlfriend
Amy Pannaralla
Daughter
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Cause of death
Lung cancer
Final resting place
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum
6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, IL 60803
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